Own a true piece of American history listed on the Historic Registry! Originally built as a Stagecoach Stop/Hotel between Milwaukee and Chicago, Harriett Tubman hid slaves on their way to Canada in it's underground bunker during the Underground Railroad period. This once-in-a-lifetime, fully updated opportunity is nothing short of remarkable. Live in, AirbNb?, Bed & Breakfast? Legacy family-owned for many years. Quiet, bedroom community. Private, mature-treed neighborhood. Gorgeous in all seasons. Featured, honored & interviewed by The Village of Winthrop Harbor staff, see their Facebook page. Most furnishings are separately negotiable. The History, Improvements and Features are too numerous to list here. Please request the link to the properties Google Folder and see "Additional Documents" here in the MLS. 5 minutes to Metra & Northpoint Marina, the largest on all the Great Lakes. Please contact listing agent to schedule your showing.
| MLS # | 12715534 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1850 |
| Days On Site | 78 |
| Listing Provided By | Baird & Warner | Christopher Hoover |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,673 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.65 |
| Rooms Total | 9 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor |
| Interior Features | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room |
| Appliances | Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Laundry Features | Upper Level, In Unit |
| Exterior Features | Fire Pit |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Lot Features | Landscaped |
| Construction Materials | Brick, Plaster |
| Patio And Porch Features | Screened, Patio |
| Parking Features | Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Community Features | Park, Street Lights |
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| Tax Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 9114 |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Lake |
| City | Winthrop Harbor |
| Zip Code | 60096 |
| Area | Winthrop Harbor |
| Listing VS Median (in 60096) | |
Price: $849,000 low | high Med: $359,900 sqft: 2,673 low | high Med: 2,268 $ / sqft: $318 low | high Med: $159 On site: 78 low | high Med: 93 | |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Lake |
| City | Winthrop Harbor |
| Zip Code | 60096 |
| Area | Winthrop Harbor |
| Listing VS Median (in 60096) | |
Price: $849,000 low | high Med: $359,900 sqft: 2,673 low | high Med: 2,268 $ / sqft: $318 low | high Med: $159 On site: 78 low | high Med: 93 | |