$875,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2024

117 E Blodgett Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,424 Sq Ft
7,667 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$614 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Sustainable Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to this delightful Lake Bluff home! This charming ranch has been beautifully renovated and is awaiting its new owners. Step inside to discover updated finishes, creating the perfect setting for convenient one-floor living. The stunning open-concept kitchen is ideal for entertaining, boasting a spacious island with seating for six. Cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy the ambiance, or step outside through the slider doors to the outdoor entertainment space, complete with a relaxing hot springs hot tub. This home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, each exuding charm and offering well-appointed closet space. An attached two-car garage leads into a back hall with a convenient half bath. Additionally, the basement presents ample potential for additional finished space, providing an opportunity for customization. Conveniently located within walking distance to the train, downtown Lake Bluff, and the picturesque Lake Bluff beach, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and accessibility. Come and experience the ease of first-floor living in the heart of East Lake Bluff

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Johnson

Compass License #475124286 Listed on: 07/26/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Adelman

Compass License #475123518

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,058

Year Built

  • Built in 1976 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • 7,667 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x130x60x130

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,424 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sustainable Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,058

Year Built

Built in 1976 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1424
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Sustainable
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 875000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.176
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X130X60X130
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9058
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2025
Sold by
Carter Carol Ann
Bought by
Carol Ann Carter Trust and Carter
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$861,861

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2024
Closed on
Aug 19, 2024
Sold by
Clark Cherie Shannon and Bloom Cherie Shannon
Bought by
Carter Carol Ann
Seller's Agent
Paula Johnson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Adelman
Compass
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.90%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2021
Closed on
Jan 11, 2022
Sold by
Miller David S and Miller June E
Bought by
Clark Cherie Shannon
Seller's Agent
Catherine McKechney
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Catherine McKechney
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$460,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.94%
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $875,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $460,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $368,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $42,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $352,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $358,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $336,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $340,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $236,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Sold $875,000 0.0% $614 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2024 07/26/24 For Sale $875,000 +90.2% $614 / Sq Ft
01/11/2022 01/11/22 Sold $460,000 0.0% $323 / Sq Ft
12/02/2021 12/02/21 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2021 11/19/21 For Sale -- -- --
11/16/2021 11/16/21 Off Market $460,000 -- --
10/14/2021 10/14/21 For Sale $475,000 -- $334 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,260 $161,430 $111,729 $49,701
2023 $10,260 $148,811 $102,995 $45,816
2022 $9,058 $149,386 $92,778 $56,608
2021 $9,787 $148,098 $91,978 $56,120
2020 $9,576 $148,917 $92,487 $56,430
2019 $9,232 $146,183 $90,789 $55,394
2018 $10,045 $162,644 $100,382 $62,262
2017 $9,958 $159,925 $98,704 $61,221
2016 $9,591 $156,597 $93,950 $62,647
2015 $9,500 $147,455 $88,465 $58,990
2014 $7,346 $112,015 $79,424 $32,591
2012 $6,901 $112,987 $80,113 $32,874
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12122247

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-102-004