NOT LISTED FOR SALE

117 E North Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $962,000 - $1,144,542

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$400/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2024

Last sale price $1,035,000 $398 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,986/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • 4-minute walk to Lake Bluff Station
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • 2-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of October 2024

Wonderful apx 2600 square foot charming, in-town East Lake Bluff home. Enter from North Avenue to a front foyer with a built-in seat or the side door on Oak Avenue into a small sunroom with an original fireplace. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout except for primary suite. This updated home offers a stylish cook's kitchen and breakfast area which opens to the family room with fireplace. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a butler's pantry with loads of cabinets, expansive buffet countertop, wine fridge and powder room. The formal living room with a fireplace and dining room adds great space for entertaining. Upstairs, in the primary suite, you'll find a walk-in closet, linen closet, jacuzzi tub, large shower with two shower heads and built in bench. The other two bedrooms offer a gorgeous walk out deck to sit and enjoy the western exposure. Third floor is currently used as an office but could be transformed into a fourth bedroom if desired. The basement is approximately 1080 square feet with an unfinished area under the original part of the house as well as a deep pour basement under addition. The oversized two car garage and blue stone patio compliment the exterior of this lovely home. Newer HVAC, hot water heater, and underground sprinkler system. Please refer to the list of improvements the owners completed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Jordan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144813 Listed on: 08/30/2024

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Last Buyer's Agent

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,546

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,360

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 9 Foot Basement Ceiling Height

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,546

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

6,360 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2600
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,9 ft + pour
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Square Footage Comments: appraisal
  • Total Sq Ft: 2160
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19546
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2024
Closed on
Oct 1, 2024
Sold by
Carol Mark Revocable Trust and Mark Carol
Bought by
Okun Bryan and Johnson Sonja
Seller's Agent
Megan Jordan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$935,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
10.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,040,886

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,886
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.42%
Original Mortgage
$879,750
Outstanding Balance
$867,930
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,956

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Mark David P and Mark Carol A
Bought by
Mark Carol and Carol Mark Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Baldwin Dean and Baldwin Daryle C
Bought by
Mark David P and Mark Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2001
Sold by
Baldwin Dean
Bought by
Baldwin Dean and Baldwin Daryle C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1998
Sold by
Gbur Beverly
Bought by
Baldwin Dean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
7%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Okun Bryan $1,035,000 Proper Title
Mark Carol -- Attorney
Mark David P $800,000 St
Baldwin Dean -- --
Baldwin Dean $225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Okun Bryan $879,750
Previous Owner Mark David P $640,000
Previous Owner Baldwin Dean $202,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Sold $1,035,000 +10.7% $398 / Sq Ft
09/08/2024 09/08/24 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2024 08/30/24 For Sale $935,000 -- $360 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $19,547 $329,658 $99,022 $230,636
2023 $18,018 $276,262 $82,983 $193,279
2022 $18,018 $260,708 $78,311 $182,397
2021 $17,389 $258,460 $77,636 $180,824
2020 $17,011 $259,889 $78,065 $181,824
2019 $16,402 $255,118 $76,632 $178,486
2018 $8,294 $245,423 $83,949 $161,474
2017 $15,224 $241,321 $82,546 $158,775
2016 $14,673 $229,698 $78,570 $151,128
2015 $14,547 $216,288 $73,983 $142,305
2014 $14,749 $218,906 $66,422 $152,484
2012 $13,835 $220,805 $66,998 $153,807
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12151656

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-111-001

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