NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12895 W Sanctuary Ln Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $527,156 - $589,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,137 Sq Ft
$265/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2016

Last sale price $388,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,241/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2016

Beautifully painted from top to toe, this well cared for home offers terrific spaces on a premium lot! The 2-story foyer leads to living and dining rooms with vaulted ceilings. The bright and spacious kitchen and breakfast room open to a nice-size family room with fireplace. From the kitchen window you can enjoy the views of open land and wooded areas, and the deck is a perfect place to relax and savor the tranquility of nature! Also on the 1st floor: powder room and laundry. The 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms: A master with walk-in closet and spacious bath with new ceramic flooring. The hall bath and 2 additional bedrooms complete the upstairs. In the full, finished basement you will find a large rec room, office, a 4th bedroom and workshop. Great home and Lake Bluff Schools!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vivian Landon

Coldwell Banker Residential Listed on: 04/25/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Yaya Liu

Epic Equities LLC License #471018897

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,119

Year Built

  • 1994

Lot Details

  • 4,792

HOA Fees

  • $153 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Home Office
  • Workroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,119

Year Built

1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$153 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1994
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1994

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Recreation Room, Workroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X09, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 22X15, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X07, On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2137
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Assessment Includes: Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 153

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: LAKE BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: LAKE BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 51X95X49X96
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12181010720000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8143.61

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2016
Closed on
Jul 25, 2016
Sold by
Theisen Mary B
Bought by
Bian Zhiguo and Wang Lan
Seller's Agent
Vivian Landon
Coldwell Banker Residential
Buyer's Agent
Yaya Liu
Epic Equities LLC
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$388,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-2.76%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$565,789

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,789
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$349,200
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2006
Sold by
Theisen Mary B
Bought by
Theisen Robert C and Theisen Mary B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1995
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Mary B Theisen Trust
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
Bian Zhiguo $388,000 Stewart Title
Theisen Robert C -- None Available
Mary B Theisen Trust $252,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bian Zhiguo $269,000
Closed Jones Jeffrey $175,000
Closed Bian Zhiguo $280,000
Closed Bian Zhiguo $349,200
Previous Owner Theisen Robert C $250,000
Previous Owner Theisen Mary B $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Sold $388,000 -2.8% $182 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2016 04/25/16 For Sale $399,000 -- $187 / 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 $11,119 $162,838 $43,645 $119,193
2023 $11,119 $150,109 $40,233 $109,876
2022 $9,600 $131,629 $35,280 $96,349
2021 $9,370 $130,494 $34,976 $95,518
2020 $9,172 $131,215 $35,169 $96,046
2019 $8,854 $128,806 $34,523 $94,283
2018 $8,246 $123,554 $35,930 $87,624
2017 $8,146 $121,488 $35,329 $86,159
2016 $7,908 $121,721 $35,396 $86,325
2015 $7,788 $114,615 $33,330 $81,285
2014 $7,937 $116,565 $35,909 $80,656
2012 $7,554 $117,576 $36,220 $81,356
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09205114

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-18-101-072