17230 Highway 173

3,286 Sq. Ft.
$51 / Sq. Ft.
3,286
Sq. Ft.
$51
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Here is the one you've been waiting for! Beautiful, secluded estate nestled upon 5 acres featuring a wraparound porch on first level, gorgeous foyer w/grand staircase, spacious rooms, elegant living and dining rooms. Views from everywhere. Enclosed porch w/wet bar over looks pond. This home is in need of major TLC and a new owner who will appreciate and restore it to it's former beauty. This is a short sale, lender will consider all offers!Here is the one you've been waiting for! Beautiful, secluded estate nestled upon 5 acres featuring a wraparound porch on first level, gorgeous foyer w/grand staircase, spacious rooms, elegant living and dining rooms. Views from everywhere. Enclosed porch w/wet bar over looks pond. This home is in need of major TLC and a new owner who will appreciate and restore it to it's former beauty. This is a short sale, lender will consider all offers!

Listing Agent

  1. Ashley Kaehn

    Ashley Kaehn

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    ashley.kaehn@compass.com

    P: (773)-590-8200

Sold By Baird & Warner

Property Details for 17230 Highway 173

Area
Old Mill Creek / Wadsworth
Township
NEWPORT
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 07:06 AM

Property Details for 17230 Highway 173

StatusClosed
MLS #10259666
Days on Market57
Taxes$16,786 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1966
Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 17230 Highway 173

Stories-Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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Property Information for 17230 Highway 173

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 3
  • Elementary School: NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Jr High Middle School: BEACH PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School District: 126
  • High School: ZION-BENTON TWNSHP HI SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 3
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Other
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Library, Sun Room, Foyer, Sitting Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Private Well
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 334X593X400X659
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Concrete,Side Drive
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 3286
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Rural: Y
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 02-05-2019
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Size: 21X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 15X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 14X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Size: 17X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Size: 25X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Size: 16X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Size: 18X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Size: 19X16
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 16X12
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 26X13
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 12X12
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 15X9
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 22X15
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 36X15
Additional Room #7 Information
  • Addtl Room 7 Size: 14X14
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Bar or Entertainment Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library

Property History for 17230 Highway 173

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12482773

$4,975,000
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12482773

$4,850,000
Apr 28, 2025

Expired

MRED #12331898

$4,740,000
Apr 28, 2025

Expired

MRED #12331840

$4,740,000
Apr 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12331898

$4,740,000
Apr 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12331840

$4,740,000
Apr 7, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12046141

$4,790,000
Apr 7, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12035338

$4,790,000
Feb 3, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12046141

$4,790,000
Feb 3, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12035338

$4,790,000
Oct 31, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12046141

$4,800,000
Oct 31, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12035338

$4,800,000
Oct 23, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12046141

$4,850,000
Oct 23, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12035338

$4,850,000
May 23, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12035338

$4,900,000
May 23, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12046141

$4,900,000
May 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12035338

$4,950,000
May 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12046141

$4,950,000
Apr 17, 2019

Sold

MRED #10259666

$166,000
Apr 3, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #645146188

$166,000
Mar 24, 2019

Pending

MRED #10259666

Jan 27, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10259666

$335,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12482773

$4,975,000
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12482773

$4,850,000
04/28/2025

Expired

MRED #12331898

$4,740,000
04/28/2025

Expired

MRED #12331840

$4,740,000
04/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12331898

$4,740,000
04/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12331840

$4,740,000
04/07/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12046141

$4,790,000
04/07/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12035338

$4,790,000
02/03/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12046141

$4,790,000
02/03/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12035338

$4,790,000
10/31/2024

Price Change

MRED #12046141

$4,800,000
10/31/2024

Price Change

MRED #12035338

$4,800,000
10/23/2024

Price Change

MRED #12046141

$4,850,000
10/23/2024

Price Change

MRED #12035338

$4,850,000
05/23/2024

Price Change

MRED #12035338

$4,900,000
05/23/2024

Price Change

MRED #12046141

$4,900,000
05/14/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12035338

$4,950,000
05/14/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12046141

$4,950,000
04/17/2019

Sold

MRED #10259666

$166,000
04/03/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #645146188

$166,000
03/24/2019

Pending

MRED #10259666

01/27/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10259666

$335,000

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

Public Records for 17230 Highway 173

Taxable ValueLand$41,345Additions$88,892Total$130,237
Tax Record2024$12,914 ($1,076 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,286 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,286 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,326,104 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1966CountyLAKEAPN03-17-200-026Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 17230 Highway 173

This home is within Beach Park Central Consolidated School District 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Newport Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Beach Park Middle School
Public6 to 8

Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School
Public9 to 12

New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
Public9 to 12

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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