Simply Stunning, Fully Renovated Home Across From a Beautiful Park Welcome to a truly move-in ready gem-completely updated from top to bottom with thoughtful design, modern style, and exceptional functionality. This beautifully renovated brick home offers 4 total bedrooms, 3 full baths, a finished basement, and an attached 1.5-car garage, all set on a large, thoughtfully landscaped lot directly across from a fabulous neighborhood park. Step inside to discover a seamless blend of comfort and sophistication. The main level features brand-new hardwood floors throughout, LED recessed lighting, and designer light fixtures that elevate every room. The expanded floor plan now includes a massive new primary bathroom, offering a spa-like retreat with gorgeous finishes. The bright, modern eat-in kitchen is a showstopper-complete with quartz countertops, an LG stainless appliance package, abundant storage, and space for casual dining. A newly added first-floor laundry closet adds everyday convenience, while a second full laundry room awaits in the finished basement. The lower level offers outstanding additional living space, featuring a recreation area, an extra bedroom, and a beautiful new full bathroom-perfect for guests, extended family, or a private home office. With three generous bedrooms on the main level and a fourth bedroom in the basement, this home provides flexibility for every lifestyle. Step outside to enjoy an oversized yard with room to play, entertain, garden, or relax in the shade-your own personal oasis. And for complete peace of mind, the owner has installed a brand-new roof, gutters and siding! All this in an ideal location, just steps from parks, playgrounds, community amenities, and award-winning schools including Shepard and Kipling Elementary, with your choice of Highland Park or Deerfield High School. A home that truly has it all-every upgrade done, every space polished, and every detail thoughtfully designed. Move right in and enjoy the lifestyle you've been waiting for. All this and a choice of either Highland Park or Deerfield High School!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
7,450 sq ftLot Size
$258Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by C Bryce Fuller• Baird & Warner
Bought with Pete Mangione• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Jenny Lim-Spiggos• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $3,387 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1812 Winthrop Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12524849
Jun 24, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$620,000
$258/sq ft
May 17, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
May 12, 2026
Price Changed
$625,000
$260/sq ft
Mar 20, 2026
Relisted (Active)
—
Mar 14, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Feb 9, 2026
Price Changed
$649,900
$270/sq ft
Dec 1, 2025
Listed (Active)
$675,000
$281/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 8, 2024
Sold
$350,000
$145/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12111784
Aug 29, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$350,000
$145/sq ft
Aug 16, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Aug 14, 2024
Price Changed
$374,900
$156/sq ft
Jul 22, 2024
Listed (Active)
$399,900
$166/sq ft
+15
Welcome to your dream home opportunity! This charming brick residence, brimming with character and huge potential, offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a full 1.5 car garage. Nestled in a prime location directly across from a neighborhood park/playground and just blocks away from the vibrant park district center. This home is perfect for those who love outdoor activities and community events. Step inside to discover the hardwood floors, ready for finishing, that flow seamlessly throughout the entire house. The generous yard is an oasis for gardening enthusiasts or for creating the perfect outdoor entertainment space under the shade of mature trees. The inviting covered front porch is the ideal spot for your morning coffee or evening relaxation. The kitchen could be transformed into a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring a convenient eating area, double oven, Bosch gas range cooktop, dishwasher, fridge, and a versatile peninsula for casual dining or meal prep. The pull-down attic offers ample storage space, ensuring you have plenty of room for all your belongings. The generously sized bedrooms provide a comfortable retreat for everyone in the family. With some TLC, this home has massive upside potential, allowing you to customize and modernize to your heart's content. Large basement is ready for finishing with your repair work. Enough space for laundry room, rec room, additional office/den space plus storage! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a home with a great base framework, in a fantastic location, and with endless possibilities. Schedule a showing today and envision the amazing future that awaits in this delightful property! Shepard and Kipling Elementary schools, your choice of Highland Park or Deerfield High School. Unleash the potential! Home sold in AS-IS condition, no exceptions.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,585 (+50.9%)
$41,691 + $66,265
$107,956
2023
$5,689 (−8.2%)
$39,305 + $62,473
$101,778
2022
$6,200 (+2.2%)
$35,429 + $56,312
$91,741
2021
$6,066 (+3.8%)
$38,921 + $64,948
$103,869
2020
$5,842 (+4.7%)
$37,623 + $62,782
$100,405
2019
$5,579 (+1.9%)
$37,447 + $62,488
$99,935
2018
$5,473 (+1.6%)
$41,486 + $53,867
$95,353
2017
$5,386 (−1.2%)
$41,486 + $53,867
$95,353
2016
$5,449 (−4.1%)
$41,247 + $53,556
$94,803
2015
$5,685 (−4.0%)
$39,268 + $50,986
$90,254
2013
$5,924 (−16.8%)
$31,269 + $48,965
$80,234
2012
$7,119 (+5.0%)
$40,772 + $57,306
$98,078
2011
$6,781 (+7.5%)
$41,401 + $58,190
$99,591
2010
$6,307 (+8.0%)
$45,741 + $70,143
$115,884
2008
$5,841 (−8.6%)
$48,475 + $74,336
$122,811
2007
$6,388
$46,745 + $71,682
$118,427
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,449 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-27-306-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R6
Medium Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for medium density residential and normal accessory uses. It is not intended to allow commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or like uses in this district; however, certain facilities required to serve educational, religious, or other needs of the area may be allowed within the district as conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the residential character
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Sep 15, 2025 • Final
Plumbing sub-
Perform an interior remodel of the building.
Plumbing
Remodel
Sep 12, 2025 • Final
Building permit - residential construction (single family homes only)
Perform an interior remodel of the building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
# of Parking (Total): 1.5
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bath Amenities: Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 7
Flooring: Slate
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 23
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 26 x 22
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 16
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 19
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
Dining Room: L-shaped
Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
Basement Sq. Ft.: 950
Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features