Rare Find in Miller Beach! Just steps from Lake Michigan, this open concept Hoosier with an addition and a walkout basement is unlike anything in the National Lakeshore and it's under $250k! Updated kitchen and bath. Recently painted with newer lighting and fixtures throughout as well as stainless steel appliances and original hardwood floors all complimented by the sliding glass doors that lead to your BBQ/Sun deck. A truly great open layout with a flow conducive for hosting. This Miller Beach beauty boasts newer plumbing throughout, newer hot water heater, newer flooring, updated electric, a high efficiency furnace, plenty of storage and room to expand. The roof was replaced in 2013 and the home also features newer vinyl windows and siding. Come see what is making Miller Beach one of the HOTTEST buys in the NWI/Chicagoland area. This deal will NOT last!
BACKUP OFFERS ACCEPTED. Rare Find! An open concept Hoosier with an addition and a walkout basement all within walking distance to the beach. Updated kitchen and bath. Freshly painted with new lighting and fixtures throughout as well as stainless steel appliances and beautifully refinished hardwood floors all complimented by the sliding glass doors that lead to your BBQ/Sun deck. A truly great layout with a flow conducive for hosting. This Miller Beach beauty boasts NEW plumbing throughout, NEW hot water heater, NEW flooring, updated electric, a high efficiency furnace, plenty of storage and room to expand. The roof was replaced in 2013 and the home also features newer vinyl windows and siding. Come see what is making Miller Beach one of the HOTTEST buys in the NWI/Chicagoland area. This deal will not last! Sellers are MOTIVATED!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,629 (+34.8%)
$33,100 + $178,000
$211,100
2023
$1,951 (+14.3%)
$31,400 + $126,900
$158,300
2022
$1,707 (+9.0%)
$16,900 + $121,400
$138,300
2021
$1,566
$16,900 + $111,100
$128,000
2020
$1,568 (+19.4%)
$16,900 + $111,200
$128,100
2019
$1,313 (+23.0%)
$16,100 + $109,200
$125,300
2018
$1,068 (−0.2%)
$16,100 + $80,900
$97,000
2017
$1,070 (−5.6%)
$15,800 + $80,300
$96,100
2016
$1,133 (+9.7%)
$15,800 + $87,000
$102,800
2015
$1,033 (−40.7%)
$16,100 + $83,700
$99,800
2013
$1,741
$16,100 + $78,900
$95,000
Tax history for 717 N Ripley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,629 (+34.8%)
$33,100 + $178,000
$211,100
2023
$1,951 (+14.3%)
$31,400 + $126,900
$158,300
2022
$1,707 (+9.0%)
$16,900 + $121,400
$138,300
2021
$1,566
$16,900 + $111,100
$128,000
2020
$1,568 (+19.4%)
$16,900 + $111,200
$128,100
2019
$1,313 (+23.0%)
$16,100 + $109,200
$125,300
2018
$1,068 (−0.2%)
$16,100 + $80,900
$97,000
2017
$1,070 (−5.6%)
$15,800 + $80,300
$96,100
2016
$1,133 (+9.7%)
$15,800 + $87,000
$102,800
2015
$1,033 (−40.7%)
$16,100 + $83,700
$99,800
2013
$1,741
$16,100 + $78,900
$95,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,318 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,337
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
450533155004000004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: None, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room, Recreation Room