$485,000
SOLD OCT 18, 2022

12835 W Sanctuary Ln Unit 1 Lake Bluff, IL 60044

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,061 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$235 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a park
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2022

Gorgeous private home in a lovely community, with excellent schools, walking paths, playgrounds, and conveniently located near shopping, Metra lines, and I-94 or 41. This home boasts tons of privacy with views of protected open lands, mature landscaping, and an ideal layout. Upon entering the home, one can see the two story foyer with high ceilings and gleaming hard wood floors. An open flow floor plan with high ceilings has a large living space with dining area and views of the upgraded kitchen. The eat in kitchen has high end cabinetry, granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, with views and access to the beautiful backyard and paver patio. Additionally the kitchen is open to the large family room with an upgraded gas stone fireplace and leads to the mud/laundry room with garage access and powder room. From the foyer and up the stairs, the three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are located on the second floor with newer carpet in each bedroom. The primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings, a large walk in closet, and expansive renovated bathroom with separate walk in shower with subway tile, soaking tub, double vanity, marble floors, and water closet. Downstairs the basement features an additional bedroom, bathroom, home office, and recreation area. The furnace, AC, humidifier, water heater and roof are less than 5 years old. The home is also equipped with a sump pump and emergency backup pump. This home is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Fowler

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475174043 Listed on: 09/16/2022

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Last Buyer's Agent

Joan Burny

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122673

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58x97x49x97
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $138 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,061 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Association fees include lawn care, snow removal
  • Community Lake

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,042

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$138 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting, Some Window Treatmnt, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2061
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Brick Paver Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 474900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 138
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lawn Care, Snow Removal

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: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 58X97X49X97
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9042.3
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2022
Closed on
Sep 27, 2022
Sold by
Sun Luqian and Sun Gang
Bought by
Rivera David A and Arenivar Idania
Seller's Agent
Heather Fowler
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joan Burny
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
2.13%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$541,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,392
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$339,922
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$231,905

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2021
Closed on
Dec 13, 2021
Sold by
Preston Karansky
Bought by
Sun Luqian and Yang Gang
Seller's Agent
Khris Condon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Kreuser
Baird & Warner
List Price
$459,999
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,999
-2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.33%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2008
Sold by
Karansky Preston and Karansky Mary Jo
Bought by
Karansky Preston and Karansky Mary Jo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2007
Sold by
Karansky Mary Jo
Bought by
Karansky Preston and Karansky Mary Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1996
Sold by
Stillerman Mike and Rosenstein Sybil
Bought by
Findlay John W A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,400
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1994
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Stillerman Mike and Rosenstein Sybil

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,160
Interest Rate
7.87%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $485,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $450,000 Nutschnig Jeffery J
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $237,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Trustee Deed $210,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $385,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $140,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $152,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $189,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $168,160 No Value Available
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Sold $485,000 +2.1% $235 / Sq Ft
09/20/2022 09/20/22 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2022 09/16/22 For Sale $474,900 +5.5% $230 / Sq Ft
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Sold $450,000 -2.2% $218 / Sq Ft
11/04/2021 11/04/21 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2021 10/14/21 For Sale $459,999 -- $223 / 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 $10,727 $157,393 $43,645 $113,748
2023 $10,727 $145,089 $40,233 $104,856
2022 $9,265 $127,227 $35,280 $91,947
2021 $9,042 $126,130 $34,976 $91,154
2020 $8,852 $126,827 $35,169 $91,658
2019 $8,544 $124,498 $34,523 $89,975
2018 $8,249 $123,591 $35,930 $87,661
2017 $8,150 $121,525 $35,329 $86,196
2016 $8,268 $121,759 $35,396 $86,363
2015 $8,167 $114,651 $33,330 $81,321
2014 $8,355 $117,181 $35,909 $81,272
2012 $7,862 $118,197 $36,220 $81,977
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11631298

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-18-101-062