YEAR-ROUND RETREAT in this masterfully renovated tudor style home on beautiful wooded ravine lot... 1.45 acres w/winding creek in back! Idyllic location less that a mile from IL Beach State Park on Lake Michigan! Quality throughout, beginning w/maple cabinets, granite countertops & stainless appliances in kitchen & gorgeous new tile baths! Mostly new windows, new vinyl siding & wood shutters, gleaming hardwood floors, all new carpeting & fresh paint. Newer furnace & well tank, new H20 heater. Basement features generous amount of storage & laundry space. 24'x32' heated garage has space for 3-1/2 vehicles & loft storage, 220V electric! Come enjoy the tranquil life!
This could easily be an Adorable Cottage Home in the woods! 1.46 Acres of beautiful ravine property with creek running thru the back. Rock built grill and Rock built (fake) wishing well are just for starters of the possibilities of this properties landscape. Large outbuilding/garage for your toys! Spacious master with beautiful views of Ravine! Unfinished attic space has tons of expansion possibilities! Driveway Easement leads to this private retreat. Truck & motorcycle not included
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10579556
May 8, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$85,000
$59/sq ft
Mar 23, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Mar 5, 2020
Price Changed
$89,900
$63/sq ft
Feb 11, 2020
Price Changed
$99,900
$70/sq ft
Jan 7, 2020
Price Changed
$124,900
$87/sq ft
Nov 22, 2019
Listed (New)
$134,900
$94/sq ft
+19
Beautiful park like setting with ravine and creek on 1.46 acres includes a quaint 2 Bedroom, Cape Cod Home plus 3-Car Detached Garage in the woods! NEW Roofs (house & garage), Furnace, A/C, Well Pressure Tank and more (Nov2019). Nice size living room, kitchen & eating area. Master has 2 closets with walk-in access to unfinished attic that could be used for storage and other things. PLUS old 1-car attached is now a great, insulated storage room. Wonderful deck area, shared drive off Sheridan leads to this very private, natural setting property. The property is sold in AS IS condition. 100% tax prorations. Seller will not make any repairs to the subject property, either lender or buyer requested. Seller does not provide survey. Include copy of certified earnest money funds & Proof of Funds with offer. Seller & their agents will not be responsible for any misrepresentations within tax or MLS data. Contract, Addendums, Reports & Forms are posted on MRED. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 12-12-19.
Public Records
Jul 12, 2007
Sold
$179,000
$125/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06321213
May 2, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jul 1, 1989
Sold
$86,500
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,640 (+69.3%)
$17,091 + $65,427
$82,518
2024
$4,513 (+1.1%)
$17,091 + $65,427
$82,518
2023
$4,465 (+4.6%)
$15,594 + $29,220
$44,814
2022
$4,271 (−2.5%)
$15,054 + $26,607
$41,661
2021
$4,381 (+2.7%)
$14,621 + $24,402
$39,023
2020
$4,267 (+23.3%)
$14,249 + $23,781
$38,030
2019
$3,459 (−17.7%)
$12,901 + $21,531
$34,432
2018
$4,205 (+2.0%)
$16,110 + $24,084
$40,194
2017
$4,121 (+3.1%)
$16,110 + $24,084
$40,194
2016
$3,996 (+2.7%)
$15,155 + $22,657
$37,812
2015
$3,891 (−7.2%)
$14,428 + $21,570
$35,998
2013
$4,191 (+0.7%)
$9,831 + $26,337
$36,168
2012
$4,161 (+2.2%)
$11,280 + $30,219
$41,499
2011
$4,072 (+1.7%)
$12,503 + $33,495
$45,998
2010
$4,005 (+2.1%)
$13,796 + $36,958
$50,754
2008
$3,924 (+3.7%)
$14,871 + $39,838
$54,709
2007
$3,784
$14,577 + $39,050
$53,627
Tax history for 1314 Sheridan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,640 (+69.3%)
$17,091 + $65,427
$82,518
2024
$4,513 (+1.1%)
$17,091 + $65,427
$82,518
2023
$4,465 (+4.6%)
$15,594 + $29,220
$44,814
2022
$4,271 (−2.5%)
$15,054 + $26,607
$41,661
2021
$4,381 (+2.7%)
$14,621 + $24,402
$39,023
2020
$4,267 (+23.3%)
$14,249 + $23,781
$38,030
2019
$3,459 (−17.7%)
$12,901 + $21,531
$34,432
2018
$4,205 (+2.0%)
$16,110 + $24,084
$40,194
2017
$4,121 (+3.1%)
$16,110 + $24,084
$40,194
2016
$3,996 (+2.7%)
$15,155 + $22,657
$37,812
2015
$3,891 (−7.2%)
$14,428 + $21,570
$35,998
2013
$4,191 (+0.7%)
$9,831 + $26,337
$36,168
2012
$4,161 (+2.2%)
$11,280 + $30,219
$41,499
2011
$4,072 (+1.7%)
$12,503 + $33,495
$45,998
2010
$4,005 (+2.1%)
$13,796 + $36,958
$50,754
2008
$3,924 (+3.7%)
$14,871 + $39,838
$54,709
2007
$3,784
$14,577 + $39,050
$53,627
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.46 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,073
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
04-16-200-018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Feb 4, 2025 • Final
Property alteration - counter based
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: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 04162000180000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 164 X 383
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Stream(s), Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,465.38
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 1
Elementary School: Westfield Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 1
Middle Or Junior School: North Prairie Junior High School
High School District: 126
High School: Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School
Location Information
Township: Zion/Benton
Corporate Limits: Winthrop Harbor
Directions: 9TH & Sheridan South to Property on West side of Road. There are 3 mailboxes at the end of driveway. This is an easement driveway. Please proceed past the first house. The house for sale is 2nd house at end of driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,073
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Lake County
APN: 04-16-200-018
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Westfield School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
North Prairie Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Winthrop Harbor, IL • 60096
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$378,000 – $457,000
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