$460,000
SOLD JAN 11, 2022

117 E Blodgett Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,424 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$323 Per Sq Ft

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2024

Great opportunity for buyers to add their own touches to this 3 bedroom, two full bath home in highly sought after East Lake Bluff. Incredible location overlooking Crab Tree Farms woods. Living room with sliding glass doors to private fenced yard. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new gas stove, double oven. Family room with gas fireplace and sliding glass doors to new maintenance free deck. Master bedroom w/ full bath and sliding glass doors to yard. Second full hall bath with tub and shower. First floor laundry. 2 car attached garage. Full 1400 sq ft unfinished basement with high ceilings. Copper plumbing. Newer Energy efficient Trane furnace with Aprilaire Humidifier. Newer water heater. Sump with battery back up. Possibilities are endless. Walk to Village, beach, schools, train and parks. Everything Lake Bluff has to offer at an incredible price. Sold AS IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine McKechney

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475137969 Listed on: 10/14/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine McKechney

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475137969 Listed on: 10/14/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,260

Year Built

  • 1976

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,424 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,260

Year Built

1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: 1 Story
  • 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): No
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Directions: Sheridan Road to Blodgett, East to 117
  • Lot Size: 60.6 X 129.6
  • Master Model: RANCH
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: East Lake Bluff
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1976

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Masonry
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1424
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1424
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1424
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1424
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2848
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1424
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1424
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors,Storm Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Bookcases, Some Carpeting, Some Window Treatmnt, Some Insulated Wndws, Some Storm Doors, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Dining Room Type: Foyer, Deck

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Outdoor Lighting, Sidewalks, Streetlights, Wood Fence
  • Other Structures: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 115
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School

Lot Info

  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9231.78
  • Tax Year: 2020

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
48
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: 11246760

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-102-004