Lake County property record for 1521 3rd St, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,331 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,240 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-03-300-028 |
| Primary APN | 04-03-300-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,252 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 396 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 21,331 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1521 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINTHROP HARBOR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60096-1313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E.50A W2.50A N10A BETWRR & HWY S1/2 W1/2 SECTION 3 TOWNSHIP 46 RANGE 12 |
| Legal Range | 12 |
| Legal Township | 46 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 860103 |
1521 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 3RD ST, WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096-1313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Township |
| Municipality | Winthrop Harbor Village |
| Elementary School District | Winthrop Harbor School District 1 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,806 Land $12,203 Building $53,603 | $197,438 Land $36,613 Building $160,825 | |
| 2024 | $5,240.00 (+23.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,240.00 (-2.12%) | $52,411 (+17.13%) Land $10,748 Building $41,663 | $157,248 (+17.13%) Land $32,247 Building $125,001 |
| 2022 | $4,332.00 | $44,745 Land $10,534 Building $34,211 | $134,248 Land $31,605 Building $102,643 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1521 3rd St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WINTHROP HARBOR serves 6,565 people · EPA ID IL0971950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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