NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 W Blodgett Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $583,000 - $765,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,410 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 08, 2022

Last sale price $523,000 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,869/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of August 2022

Lake Bluff GEM! Walk to everything! Town, parks, school, train. Don't miss this 4 bed 2.5 bath home on a beautiful tree-lined street in sought after North Terrace. Situated on a large private corner lot, this bright and sunny home has stunning views from every window. The wide-open floor plan includes first floor laundry, bedroom with full bath, Den and Office. Family room with wood burning fireplace. Second floor offers 3 spacious bedrooms include large closets with custom built-ins. New exterior look and Super flexible floor plan make it perfect for todays buyer. See Floor Plans in photos Home Warranty included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Esplin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142221 Listed on: 04/08/2022

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Anderson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475124065

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,604

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 136x87x116x17x67
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,410 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

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

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,604

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

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: 1957
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2410
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 525000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

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

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

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: 0.2549
  • Lot Dimensions: 136X87X116X17X67
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11604
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2024
Sold by
Norton Henry A and Norton Cheryl Joy
Bought by
Cheryl Joy Norton And Henry Austin Norton Joi and Norton
Current Estimated Value
$708,240

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2022
Closed on
Aug 8, 2022
Sold by
Brezak John Z and Brezak Denise J
Bought by
Norton Henry A and Norton Cheryl Joy
Seller's Agent
Kristen Esplin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$523,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$418,400
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Wolff Michelle
Bought by
Brezak John Z and Brezak Denise J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2004
Sold by
Wolff Gregory
Bought by
Wolff Michelle
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Cheryl Joy Norton And Henry Austin Norton Joi -- None Listed On Document
Norton Henry A $523,000 Chicago Title
Brezak John Z $399,000 Ticor
Wolff Michelle -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Norton Henry A $418,400
Previous Owner Brezak John Z $352,000
Previous Owner Brezak Denise J $356,125
Previous Owner Brezak Denise $316,000
Previous Owner Brezak John Z $286,000
Previous Owner Brezak John Z $229,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Sold $523,000 -0.4% $217 / Sq Ft
08/08/2022 08/08/22 For Sale $525,000 +0.4% $218 / Sq Ft
06/24/2022 06/24/22 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Off Market $523,000 -- --
04/11/2022 04/11/22 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2022 04/08/22 For Sale $525,000 -- $218 / 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 $12,125 $194,869 $92,759 $102,110
2023 $11,801 $174,403 $83,017 $91,386
2022 $11,801 $172,813 $82,260 $90,553
2021 $11,387 $171,323 $81,551 $89,772
2020 $11,604 $179,194 $82,016 $97,178
2019 $11,188 $175,904 $80,510 $95,394
2018 $10,342 $167,273 $78,747 $88,526
2017 $10,253 $164,477 $77,431 $87,046
2016 $9,875 $156,556 $73,702 $82,854
2015 $9,783 $147,416 $69,399 $78,017
2014 $9,674 $145,639 $62,307 $83,332
2012 $9,082 $146,902 $62,847 $84,055
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11370510

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-20-202-024