869 Sq. Ft.
$100 / Sq. Ft.
869
Sq. Ft.
$100
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Deal Fell Through and Back on the Market... Do you need an investment property to rent out or are you looking for your first home? This home is definitely less than rent! Step into this ranch home on a corner lot with a huge garage and lots of parking. This will hold 5 vehicles outside of the garage!. This 2 bedroom home features laundry in the kitchen and great storage throughout. The oversized garage is heated and currently has an office setup in one corner. Come and take a look! Please note, this...Deal Fell Through and Back on the Market... Do you need an investment property to rent out or are you looking for your first home? This home is definitely less than rent! Step into this ranch home on a corner lot with a huge garage and lots of parking. This will hold 5 vehicles outside of the garage!. This 2 bedroom home features laundry in the kitchen and great storage throughout. The oversized garage is heated and currently has an office setup in one corner. Come and take a look! Please note, this property is being sold "As Is" and a cash transaction preferred. Must confirm lender can close with village violations listed in the attached disclosures. House approved for sale but need updates prior to occupancy.
  1. Listed by Tara Farnsworth • Kale Realty
    P: (847)-769-7761 C: (847)-769-7761 tara@tarafarnsworth.com

Sold By Royal Homes, LLC

Property Details for 1228 20th Street

Area
North Chicago
Subdivision
North Chicago
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 11/02/2023 03:30 AM

Property Details for 1228 20th Street

StatusClosed
MLS #11851186
Days on Market76
Taxes$1,510 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,443 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 1228 20th Street

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,443 SF

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Property Information for 1228 20th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 187
  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Novak-King Sixth Grade Center
  • High School District: 187
  • High School: North Chicago Community High Sch
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 187
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, Paneling
  • Num Of Rooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Dining Room: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 869
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 869
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 869
  • Main Sq Ft: 869
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 4443
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • South Coordinate: 20
  • West Coordinate: 9
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 896
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2023-08-04T14:12:56
  • Photos Count: 14
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X14
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 5X5

Property History for 1228 20th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12462826

$150,000
Oct 4, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12462826

$160,000
Sep 20, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12462826

$170,000
Sep 10, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12462826

$175,400
Sep 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12462826

$175,500
Oct 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521348581

$87,000
Oct 27, 2023

Sold

MRED #11851186

$87,000
Oct 18, 2023

Pending

MRED #11851186

Oct 18, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11851186

Sep 27, 2023

Price Change

MRED #11851186

$99,900
Sep 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11851186

$104,900
Aug 26, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11851186

Aug 18, 2023

Price Change

MRED #11851186

$99,900
Aug 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11851186

$104,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12462826

$150,000
10/04/2025

Price Change

MRED #12462826

$160,000
09/20/2025

Price Change

MRED #12462826

$170,000
09/10/2025

Price Change

MRED #12462826

$175,400
09/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12462826

$175,500
10/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521348581

$87,000
10/27/2023

Sold

MRED #11851186

$87,000
10/18/2023

Pending

MRED #11851186

10/18/2023

Contingent

MRED #11851186

09/27/2023

Price Change

MRED #11851186

$99,900
09/27/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11851186

$104,900
08/26/2023

Contingent

MRED #11851186

08/18/2023

Price Change

MRED #11851186

$99,900
08/04/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11851186

$104,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1228 20th Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,459Additions$26,656Total$31,115
Tax Record2024$1,696 ($141 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt896 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt896 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyLAKEAPN12-05-213-015

Schools near 1228 20th Street

This home is within North Chicago School District 187.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
LEARN 10 Charter School
CharterK to 8

Neal Math and Science Academy
Public6 to 8

North Chicago Community High School
Public9 to 12

A. J. Katzenmaier Academy
Public4 to 5

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