NOT LISTED FOR SALE

135 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $590,006 - $725,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,288 Sq Ft
$501/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2015

Last sale price $425,000 $330 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,269/month

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 5-minute walk to Lake Bluff Station
  • Double Oven
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • 3-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of July 2015

Very well located solid ranch home one block east of downtown Lake Bluff. Hardwood flooring and a large eat-in kitchen. Lots of potential for improvement on one of Lake Bluff's prettiest streets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Andersen

Compass License #471005011 Listed on: 06/22/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Dallas Cole

Compass License #475127615

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,160

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Dining Area
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • The property is located in a historic district

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,160

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Historical District
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 8X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 9X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 7X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1288
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.1423

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Brick, Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Fuses
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

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: 50X124X50X124
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12211190050000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7046.71

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2015
Closed on
Jul 30, 2015
Sold by
Zeleski Wayne Paul
Bought by
Cramer Matthew D and Cramer Katherine A
Seller's Agent
Brad Andersen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Dallas Cole
Compass
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.41%
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$644,752

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$219,752
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.00%
Original Mortgage
$403,750
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Cramer Matthew D $425,000 Ct
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cramer Matthew D $408,750
Closed Cramer Matthew D $403,750
Previous Owner First Midwest Trust Company $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $425,000 +2.4% $330 / Sq Ft
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2015 06/22/15 For Sale $415,000 -- $322 / 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 $10,160 $159,947 $92,194 $67,753
2023 $8,971 $147,444 $84,987 $62,457
2022 $8,971 $132,818 $76,556 $56,262
2021 $8,656 $131,673 $75,896 $55,777
2020 $8,469 $132,401 $76,316 $56,085
2019 $8,165 $129,970 $74,915 $55,055
2018 $8,117 $132,595 $82,069 $50,526
2017 $8,047 $130,378 $80,697 $49,681
2016 $7,746 $124,098 $76,810 $47,288
2015 $7,907 $116,853 $72,326 $44,527
2014 $7,047 $101,750 $64,935 $36,815
2012 $6,600 $102,632 $65,498 $37,134
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08960941

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-119-005