1617 Grove Ave

$237,600
Price
5
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This spacious 2-flat home offers two units totaling 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with approximately 2,246 square feet of living space. Ideally located near schools, shopping, major highways, and employment centers, this property presents a great opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. No Buyer Premium on this property. The buyer has the right to select their own title/closing company. The buyer is responsible for all closing costs in this transaction. It is a criminal offense to trespass...This spacious 2-flat home offers two units totaling 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with approximately 2,246 square feet of living space. Ideally located near schools, shopping, major highways, and employment centers, this property presents a great opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. No Buyer Premium on this property. The buyer has the right to select their own title/closing company. The buyer is responsible for all closing costs in this transaction. It is a criminal offense to trespass on this property. This asset is currently impacted by state redemption, ratification or confirmation guidelines. Closing timelines and process could be impacted until expiration of this time period. The estimated expiration of the applicable redemption, ratification or confirmation is 09/2025. Sold As Is. Seller does not provide survey. Room sizes are estimated and unverified. Xome Auction. Property not for rent.

Property Details for 1617 Grove Avenue

Area
North Chicago
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 08/15/2025 09:28 AM

Property Details for 1617 Grove Avenue

StatusAuction
MLS #12423876
Days on Market167
Taxes$6,426 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1901
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
CountyLake County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Parkvue Realty Corporation
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Building Information for 1617 Grove Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1901Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,710 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,174

Property Taxes

$536

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1617 Grove Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 187
  • High School District: 187
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 187
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: On Site, Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X123
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Brick, Stucco
  • General Information: None
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 16
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0

Property History for 1617 Grove Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12423876

$237,600
Aug 13, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12423876

$245,700
Aug 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12423876

$236,870
Aug 19, 2024

Expired

MRED #11952785

$150,000
Mar 2, 2024

Contingent

MRED #11952785

Feb 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11952785

$209,900
Feb 19, 2024

Contingent

MRED #11952785

Jan 16, 2024

Price Change

MRED #11952785

$199,900
Dec 29, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11952785

$209,900
Aug 10, 2022

Sold

MRED #11423523

$238,000
Aug 9, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496086166

$238,000

+33.3% / yr

Jun 11, 2022

Pending

MRED #11423523

Jun 11, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11423523

Jun 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11423523

$234,900
May 15, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09124147

$94,900
Jan 26, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09124147

$109,900
May 1, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #415114073

$22,000
May 1, 2014

Sold

MRED #08549225

$22,000
Mar 19, 2014

Pending

MRED #08549225

Mar 4, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08549225

$24,900
May 15, 2012

Expired

MRED #07811656

$39,900
May 15, 2012

Expired

MRED #07809482

$39,900
May 19, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07811656

$59,900
May 17, 2011

Cancelled

MRED #07612257

$75,000
May 17, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07809482

$59,900
Aug 18, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07612257

$75,000
Aug 11, 2010

Expired

MRED #07296865

$75,000
Aug 11, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07296865

$75,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2025

Price Change

MRED #12423876

$237,600
08/13/2025

Price Change

MRED #12423876

$245,700
08/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12423876

$236,870
08/19/2024

Expired

MRED #11952785

$150,000
03/02/2024

Contingent

MRED #11952785

02/28/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11952785

$209,900
02/19/2024

Contingent

MRED #11952785

01/16/2024

Price Change

MRED #11952785

$199,900
12/29/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11952785

$209,900
08/10/2022

Sold

MRED #11423523

$238,000
08/09/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496086166

$238,000

+33.3% / yr

06/11/2022

Pending

MRED #11423523

06/11/2022

Contingent

MRED #11423523

06/03/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11423523

$234,900
05/15/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09124147

$94,900
01/26/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09124147

$109,900
05/01/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #415114073

$22,000
05/01/2014

Sold

MRED #08549225

$22,000
03/19/2014

Pending

MRED #08549225

03/04/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08549225

$24,900
05/15/2012

Expired

MRED #07811656

$39,900
05/15/2012

Expired

MRED #07809482

$39,900
05/19/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07811656

$59,900
05/17/2011

Cancelled

MRED #07612257

$75,000
05/17/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07809482

$59,900
08/18/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07612257

$75,000
08/11/2010

Expired

MRED #07296865

$75,000
08/11/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07296865

$75,000

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

Public Records for 1617 Grove Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$11,940Additions$47,416Total$59,356
Tax Record2024$6,426 ($536 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,180 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,180 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,397 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1901Year Renovated1941CountyLAKEAPN08-32-421-036

Schools near 1617 Grove Avenue

This home is within North Chicago School District 187.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
A. J. Katzenmaier Academy
Public4 to 5

Neal Math and Science Academy
Public6 to 8

North Chicago Community High School
Public9 to 12

Evelyn Alexander School
PublicK to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1617 Grove Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in North Chicago, IL 60064. This property was listed for sale on August 13, 2025 by Parkvue Realty Corporation, it's currently listed at $237,600. It has been on the market for a total of 167 days and was last sold on August 10, 2022. This listing's school district is North Chicago School District 187. Nearby schools include A. J. Katzenmaier Academy, Neal Math and Science Academy and North Chicago Community High School. 1617 Grove Avenue is a 5-bed, 2-bath, multi-family home built in 1901.

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Listing Courtesy of Parkvue Realty Corporation

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