$635,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

12987 W Sanctuary Ct Unit 1 Lake Bluff, IL 60044

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,264 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of February 2025

On a live-able scale this home is off the charts. Located on a wooded cul-de-sac lot, from top to bottom it provides an open, airy comfortable and convenient way to live. Sun pours in from foyer thru living room and dining room courtesy of 12 foot ceilings and a southern exposure. Spacious and comfortable, the living room spills into dining room with large South facing windows for maximum sunshine and captures outdoor natural beauty. Updated large gourmet kitchen with center island, custom cabinets, custom lighting, backsplash and stainless-steel appliances. Family room with stone fireplace from floor to ceiling and cabinetry, adjacent to kitchen and outside deck. Beautiful wood laminate flooring thru-out. First-floor office with French glass doors and picture frame molding. First floor laundry room with built in cubbies, benches and storage. New enlarged deck off of sunny kitchen perfect for family time and entertaining. Dramatic wrought iron staircase with new carpet leads upstairs to 3 large bedrooms and a second office. Main bedroom features cathedral ceiling and walk-in closet. TOTALLY REMODELED MASTER BATH INCLUDING ADDED NEW LINEN CLOSET and RADIENT HEATED FLOOR. Full finished English look-out basement with recreation room, full bathroom, electric fireplace and lots of storage. 2 minutes from Sanctuary Park and ponds. LONG LIST OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Ideally located close to shopping, restaurants, expressways, parks and schools. Pictures represent home while seller occupied. New garage door in 2019, New roof in 2020, water heater in 2021, and new AC & furnace in 2023. New washer & dryer in 2021. See additional information for full list of improvements. Property being conveyed as is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzie Hempstead

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123277 Listed on: 01/13/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Sondra Douglass

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123127

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x43x95x23x98
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $175 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 3,264 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near a park

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • Sanctuary Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,118

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$175 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
  • Subdivision Name: Sanctuary
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Age: 31-40 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, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Electric, Gas Starter, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3264
  • Other Equipment: Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Study
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3264
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 599900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 175
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lawn Care, Scavenger, 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X43X95X23X98
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 11118
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2025
Closed on
Jan 29, 2025
Sold by
Paulsen Joseph and Paulsen Lynette
Bought by
Thomas D Vallone Revocable Trust and Nina Vallone Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Suzie Hempstead
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Sondra Douglass
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
5.85%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$636,795

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,795
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.60%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$97,731
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$535,120

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Greaux Franck J and Ambrey Martha A
Bought by
Paulsen Joseph and Paulsen Lynette
Seller's Agent
Felicia Jordan
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Buyer's Agent
Suzie Hempstead
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$480,200
Premium/Discount to List
$10,200
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
8.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2015
Closed on
May 28, 2015
Sold by
Divincenzo Dominic and Divincenzo Carol M
Bought by
Greaux Franck J and Ambrey Martha A
Seller's Agent
Lori Glattly
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Wurster
Compass
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.26%
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2011
Sold by
Bednar Robert J and Bednar Jo Ann
Bought by
Divincenzo Dominic and Divincenzo Carol M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,500
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1997
Sold by
Longo Kazanova William G and Longo Kazanova Linda
Bought by
Bednar Robert J and Bednar Jo Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,800
Interest Rate
7.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1994
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Longo Kazanova William G and Longo Kazanova Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,900
Interest Rate
9%
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
Warranty Deed $635,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $480,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $445,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $335,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Warranty Deed $188,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Joint Tenancy Deed $245,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $355,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $167,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $297,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $147,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $225,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $195,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $635,000 +5.9% $195 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $599,900 +24.9% $184 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $480,200 +2.2% $182 / Sq Ft
05/30/2021 05/30/21 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $470,000 +5.6% $178 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $445,000 -3.1% $184 / Sq Ft
03/23/2015 03/23/15 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2015 03/18/15 For Sale $459,000 -- $190 / 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 $12,891 $187,379 $43,645 $143,734
2023 $12,891 $172,731 $40,233 $132,498
2022 $11,118 $151,466 $35,280 $116,186
2021 $10,348 $143,462 $34,976 $108,486
2020 $10,129 $144,255 $35,169 $109,086
2019 $9,778 $141,607 $34,523 $107,084
2018 $9,487 $139,612 $35,930 $103,682
2017 $9,262 $137,278 $35,329 $101,949
2016 $9,397 $137,542 $35,396 $102,146
2015 $8,735 $122,214 $33,330 $88,884
2014 -- $100,246 $35,909 $64,337
2012 $6,668 $101,115 $36,220 $64,895
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12216384

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-18-101-078