12987 W Sanctuary Ct Unit 1 Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,264
Sq Ft
6,970
Sq Ft Lot
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 2025On 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
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123277 Listed on: 01/13/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123127
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
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%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,665
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.22%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$99,438
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$518,897
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%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Suzie Hempstead
Seller's Agent in 2025
Suzie Hempstead
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 910-8465
7 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Sondra Douglass
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Sondra Douglass
@ Properties
(847) 309-9095
5 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Felicia Jordan
Charles Rutenberg Realty
-
Lori Glattly
Seller's Agent in 2015
Lori Glattly
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 922-6200
5 in this area
26 Total Sales
-
Tracy Wurster
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Tracy Wurster
Compass
(312) 972-2515
12 in this area
103 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12216384
APN: 12-18-101-078
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