A Rare 17.7-Acre Opportunity in Desirable Winthrop Harbor JUST REDUCED FOR A QUICK SALE! Discover a truly unique opportunity to own nearly 18 acres in desirable Winthrop Harbor, conveniently located just minutes from the marina and the Wisconsin-Illinois border. Surrounded by an established residential community, this expansive property offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and future potential. The property consists of two cleared and graded parcels ready for development, with separate construction entrances already in place. Lot 1 offers approximately 6.05 acres, while Lot 2 offers approximately 11.65 acres, featuring a pond under construction and protected wetlands associated with Kellogg Creek, creating a beautiful natural privacy buffer. Municipal utilities are nearby, with municipal sewer located along both street frontages and municipal water available on 14th Street. Horses are permitted, adding to the property's versatility. There may also be potential for subdivision, subject to zoning, approvals, and applicable requirements from the Village of Winthrop Harbor. With its size, location, natural features, development potential, and proximity to Lake Michigan, the marina, and the Wisconsin border, this is an exceptional and hard-to-find property. Conservancy deed restrictions apply. Buyers should verify zoning, subdivision possibilities, utility availability, wetlands, building requirements, and all restrictions with the Village of Winthrop Harbor and appropriate authorities. Please note: Because the property is private and remains under development, unaccompanied walking of the property is prohibited. Showings are by appointment only.
Details
MLS #
12620767
Listing Type
For Sale
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Days On Site
154
Listing Provided By
AK Homes | Anna Klarck
Features
Zoning
SINGL
Acreage
17.70
Parking
Parking Features
Asphalt
Utilities
Utilities
Electricity Nearby, Natural Gas Nearby, Sewer Nearby, Water Nearby
Taxes
Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
6838.98
Area Information
State
IL
County
Lake
City
Winthrop Harbor
Zip Code
60096
Area
Winthrop Harbor
Listing VS Median (in 60096)
Price: $675,000
low | high
Med: $344,950
98.896296296296% of Average
On site: 154
low | high
Med: 13.5
100% of Average
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Market Activity 60096
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 2
Avg $ Per SqFt: $185.91
Min Sale Price: $25,000
Max Sale Price: $380,000
Med Sale Price: $202,500
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 4
Avg $ Per SqFt: $186.97
Min Sale Price: $323,200
Max Sale Price: $410,000
Med Sale Price: $364,999
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $213.8
Min Sale Price: $200,000
Max Sale Price: $450,000
Med Sale Price: $245,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 17
Avg $ Per SqFt: $217.95
Min Sale Price: $25,000
Max Sale Price: $500,000
Med Sale Price: $309,900
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 4
Avg $ Per SqFt: $196.77
Min Sale Price: $345,000
Max Sale Price: $430,000
Med Sale Price: $405,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $201.67
Min Sale Price: $185,000
Max Sale Price: $435,000
Med Sale Price: $356,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 3
Avg $ Per SqFt: $197.88
Min Sale Price: $200,000
Max Sale Price: $411,000
Med Sale Price: $250,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 8
Avg $ Per SqFt: $202.55
Min Sale Price: $1,250
Max Sale Price: $451,000
Med Sale Price: $257,500
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 2
Avg $ Per SqFt: $218.92
Min Sale Price: $185,000
Max Sale Price: $275,000
Med Sale Price: $230,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $
Min Sale Price: $60,000
Max Sale Price: $60,000
Med Sale Price: $60,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 8
Avg $ Per SqFt: $195.31
Min Sale Price: $24,500
Max Sale Price: $535,000
Med Sale Price: $244,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 10
Avg $ Per SqFt: $195.98
Min Sale Price: $27,000
Max Sale Price: $404,000
Med Sale Price: $323,475
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Aug 2026
Sales:
2
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$185.91
Min Sale Price:
$25,000
Max Sale Price:
$380,000
Med Sale Price:
$202,500
Jul 2026
Sales:
4
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$186.97
Min Sale Price:
$323,200
Max Sale Price:
$410,000
Med Sale Price:
$364,999
Jun 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$213.8
Min Sale Price:
$200,000
Max Sale Price:
$450,000
Med Sale Price:
$245,000
May 2026
Sales:
17
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$217.95
Min Sale Price:
$25,000
Max Sale Price:
$500,000
Med Sale Price:
$309,900
Apr 2026
Sales:
4
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$196.77
Min Sale Price:
$345,000
Max Sale Price:
$430,000
Med Sale Price:
$405,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$201.67
Min Sale Price:
$185,000
Max Sale Price:
$435,000
Med Sale Price:
$356,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
3
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$197.88
Min Sale Price:
$200,000
Max Sale Price:
$411,000
Med Sale Price:
$250,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
8
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$202.55
Min Sale Price:
$1,250
Max Sale Price:
$451,000
Med Sale Price:
$257,500
Dec 2025
Sales:
2
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$218.92
Min Sale Price:
$185,000
Max Sale Price:
$275,000
Med Sale Price:
$230,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$
Min Sale Price:
$60,000
Max Sale Price:
$60,000
Med Sale Price:
$60,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
8
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$195.31
Min Sale Price:
$24,500
Max Sale Price:
$535,000
Med Sale Price:
$244,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
10
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$195.98
Min Sale Price:
$27,000
Max Sale Price:
$404,000
Med Sale Price:
$323,475
MLS Number: 12620767
Anna Klarck – (847) 401-6010 – anna@annaklarck.com
AK Homes – (847) 401-6010
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MLS Number: 12620767
Anna Klarck – (847) 401-6010 – anna@annaklarck.com
