NOT LISTED FOR SALE

121 E Washington Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $525,000 - $761,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,410 Sq Ft
$444/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 13, 2018

Last sale price $395,000 $280 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,127/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Wooded Lot
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2018

Build, add-on or make it your own! Over 3000 sq ft plus lower level allowed on this beautifully landscaped (60') wide lot in the heart of Lake Bluff. Walk to downtown shops and restaurants, Artesian Lake Park, the Metra, and Sunrise Beach. Fresh and updated, this classic brick ranch, rich in character and warmth, features hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, and updated kitchen with island & breakfast bar. Easy flowing reconfigured circular floor plan is perfect for entertaining and daily living. Four-season sunroom offers plentiful light, radiant heated floors and overlooks a brick paver patio. Awesome private backyard adds to its charm. Attached garage with storage in floored attic. Property Tax Appeal Filed. Don't miss this!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claudia Gaynor

Coldwell Banker Residential Listed on: 02/20/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Fowler

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475174043

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,405

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Wooded Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1955
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Slab
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 5X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room Heated
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1410

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.173

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X125
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12211070130000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9057

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2018
Closed on
Jul 12, 2018
Sold by
Wassmer Lynn
Bought by
Muldoon Garry
Seller's Agent
Claudia Gaynor
Coldwell Banker Residential
Buyer's Agent
Heather Fowler
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Current Estimated Value
$625,874

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$230,874
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.34%
Original Mortgage
$355,500
Outstanding Balance
$309,156
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$316,718

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2014
Closed on
May 12, 2014
Sold by
Gynn Mary and Mary Gynn Revocable Trust
Bought by
Wassmer Lynn
Seller's Agent
Ron Hart
Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Buyer's Agent
Daria Andrews
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$378,900
Sold Price
$363,600
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,300
-4.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.01%
Original Mortgage
$357,014
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2004
Sold by
Gynn Mary
Bought by
Gynn Mary and Mary Gynn Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2001
Sold by
Drabot Nancy Lescher and Waldron Adelaida A
Bought by
Gynn Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1994
Sold by
Carter Marjorie
Bought by
Waldron Adelaide A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.32%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Muldoon Garry $395,000 Alliance Title Corporation
Wassmer Lynn $363,600 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Gynn Mary -- --
Gynn Mary $325,000 --
Waldron Adelaide A $139,666 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Muldoon Garry $355,500
Previous Owner Wassmer Lynn $357,014
Previous Owner Gynn Mary $260,000
Previous Owner Waldron Adelaide A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/13/2018 07/13/18 Sold $395,000 0.0% $280 / Sq Ft
05/02/2018 05/02/18 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2018 02/20/18 For Sale $395,000 +8.6% $280 / Sq Ft
05/16/2014 05/16/14 Sold $363,600 -4.0% $258 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/29/2014 03/29/14 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2014 03/21/14 For Sale $378,900 -- $269 / 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 $10,300 $162,022 $110,971 $51,051
2023 $9,093 $149,356 $102,296 $47,060
2022 $9,093 $134,540 $92,148 $42,392
2021 $8,774 $133,379 $91,353 $42,026
2020 $8,584 $134,116 $91,858 $42,258
2019 $8,276 $131,654 $90,172 $41,482
2018 $8,127 $131,654 $99,528 $32,126
2017 $9,405 $151,366 $97,864 $53,502
2016 $9,057 $144,076 $93,151 $50,925
2015 $8,970 $135,665 $87,713 $47,952
2014 $5,462 $89,770 $78,749 $11,021
2012 $5,215 $90,549 $79,432 $11,117
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09862090

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-107-013