802 Kirkwood Avenue, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,580 sqft

Property Description

Be sure to print the detailed list uploaded here. Here's your forever home. Wouldn't that be great? Wow! That's a cute house! A 1930's "Vintage Cool" treasure! Charming double-door entry, hand-crafted stair rails, custom plaster work and stylish archways. Updated, east facing bay window brings in the morning rays, ready for coffee hour. Flanked by original accent windows & built-in shelving, sunbeams fall across the 13' mantle and wood-burning fireplace, perfect for your personal displays/artwork/Christmas houses & more. Solid oak interior & exterior doors showcase the beautiful original glass knobs. A welcoming, expansive entry easily accommodates a heritage coat rack and boot bench. The finished basement features a full bath, family room and office/hobby room! Large closets and built-in book shelves in every bedroom! Private, pet-friendly fenced yard. Original hardwood covers all first and second floors. Enjoy the affordable operation of the Rinnai on-demand water heater. Aprilaire humidifier keeps the dry winter air at bay. The excellence of a Lennox furnace combined with a Honeywill 6 inch electronic air filter keeps you warm and well filtered. Long-time owners share their pride of ownership in the loving care of this legacy home. Updated electric, very recent landscaping, continual care and improvement throughout the years. Exterior 220V guest plug for RV/Motorhome. The double-sump system keeps the finished basement nice and dry. Matching Cabrio washer/dryer stay. Wonderful neighborhood with towering oak & hickory trees, beautiful in all seasons. Close to schools and the park/sledding hill is just a few blocks away! Five minutes gets your toes in the sands of Lake Michigan. Swimming, boating, fishing. New breakwater beach! Low taxes. Now it's your turn to enjoy.....the hard work has been done. What's so great about Winthrop Harbor? We're ready with those answers. Listing agent and seller's hometown! A quick close (may) be available. We look forward to working with you.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 20, 2026 at 11:19PM

Listing Office:

Baird & Warner : 847-643-6011

Listing Agent:

Christopher Hoover : 847-643-6011

MLS ID:

12631836

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesBookcasesSpecial MillworkSeparate Dining RoomReplacement Windows
• Rooms: OfficeFoyer
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: HardwoodCarpet
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasForced Air
• Fireplace: Wood BurningIncludes AccessoriesFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Parking: ConcreteGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• Windows: Window Treatments
• General: 2 StoriesBlockConcrete Perimeter

Location

• HOA Amenities: Street Lights0.0Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 1
• County: Lake

Lot

• Zoning: 04092230170000
• Fencing: FencedWoodWire

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple