NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 E Washington Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $430,000 - $583,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 03, 2022

Last sale price $345,500 $173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,923/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Lake Bluff Station
  • Detached Garage
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of February 2022

Welcome home to your beautiful Cape Cod brick house in the highly desirable downtown Lake Bluff. This updated home features 3 Bedrooms and 2 full baths, large recreation room in the basement with an extra room for your home office or extra bedroom. Brand new kitchen renovation installed 2021 with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and new cabinets. Fresh paint throughout the house. New brick patio in your private, fenced yard is perfect for bbqs and entertaining. There is a spacious laundry room with newer washer and dryer installed 2019. 2000 sq ft of finished space. New Windows installed 2019, newer Roof, driveway 2019, new floors 2019, A/C installed 2019. Don't miss this opportunity to own and enjoy the amazing location! Blocks away from the downtown area for dining and shopping, the beautiful beach, parks, award winning schools and the Metra train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Jacobs

Baird & Warner License #475172200 Listed on: 12/08/2021

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie McDonnell

RE/MAX Suburban License #475124525

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1928 | 2019

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Finished Basement

  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1928 | 2019

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Property Sub Type: 1.5 Story
  • Age: 91-100 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Directions: Sheridan Road North to E. Washington, turn right to the house on the south side of the street.
  • Lot Size: 50 X 125
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Basement Description: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Attic: Dormer,Finished,Interior Stair
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 741
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Recreation Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 115
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4579.88
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2023
Sold by
Hitzeman Diane L
Bought by
Diane Hitzeman Declaration Of Trust and Hitzeman
Current Estimated Value
$491,574

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2021
Closed on
Jan 25, 2022
Sold by
Stevenson and Alex
Bought by
Hitzeman Diane L
Seller's Agent
Anne Jacobs
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Leslie McDonnell
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$345,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
1.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.98%
Original Mortgage
$276,400
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2019
Closed on
Jan 15, 2020
Sold by
L & N Construction Inc
Bought by
Chapman Alex and Stevenson Susan
Seller's Agent
Brenda Valdez
RE/MAX American Dream
Buyer's Agent
Anne Jacobs
Baird & Warner
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.78%
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2017
Closed on
Feb 14, 2019
Sold by
Sadewater Brent E and Clark Mary J
Bought by
L & N Construction Inc
Seller's Agent
Brad Andersen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Valdez
RE/MAX American Dream
List Price
$265,500
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,500
-32.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
58.53%
Original Mortgage
$193,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2002
Sold by
Clark Jeanne G
Bought by
Sadewater Brent E and Clark Mary J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2002
Sold by
Sadewater Brent E and Clark Mary J
Bought by
Clark Jeanne and Clark Mary J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1997
Sold by
Holmwall Grace C
Bought by
Clark Mary J and Sadewater Brent E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Diane Hitzeman Declaration Of Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hitzeman Diane L $345,500 New Title Company Name
Chapman Alex $270,000 Chicago Title
L & N Construction Inc $214,000 Chicago Title
Sadewater Brent E -- None Available
Clark Jeanne -- --
Clark Mary J $126,666 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hitzeman Diane L $276,400
Previous Owner Chapman Alex $243,000
Previous Owner L & N Construction Inc $193,000
Previous Owner Clark Jeanne $189,000
Previous Owner Clark Mary J $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/03/2022 02/03/22 Sold $345,500 +1.6% $173 / Sq Ft
12/12/2021 12/12/21 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2021 12/08/21 For Sale $340,000 +25.9% $170 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Sold $270,000 -5.2% $135 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/10/2020 01/10/20 For Sale $284,900 +5.5% $142 / Sq Ft
12/31/2019 12/31/19 Off Market $270,000 -- --
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2019 10/07/19 For Sale $284,900 +58.3% $142 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Sold $180,000 -9.5% $146 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/29/2019 01/29/19 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2018 12/21/18 Price Changed $199,000 -9.1% $161 / Sq Ft
06/13/2018 06/13/18 Price Changed $219,000 -10.6% $177 / Sq Ft
04/03/2018 04/03/18 Price Changed $245,000 -7.7% $198 / Sq Ft
02/20/2018 02/20/18 For Sale $265,500 0.0% $215 / Sq Ft
01/17/2018 01/17/18 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2018 01/08/18 Price Changed $265,500 -10.0% $215 / Sq Ft
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $295,000 0.0% $239 / Sq Ft
12/08/2015 12/08/15 Rented $1,300 -10.3% --
12/07/2015 12/07/15 Under Contract -- -- --
11/13/2015 11/13/15 For Rent $1,450 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $4,381 $82,576 $67,687 $14,889
2023 $4,851 $76,121 $62,396 $13,725
2022 $4,851 $68,570 $56,206 $12,364
2021 $4,682 $67,978 $55,721 $12,257
2020 $4,580 $68,354 $56,029 $12,325
2019 $3,949 $59,994 $55,000 $4,994
2018 $6,644 $103,582 $70,320 $33,262
2017 $6,589 $101,851 $69,145 $32,706
2016 $6,534 $99,625 $65,815 $33,810
2015 $6,489 $93,809 $61,973 $31,836
2014 $5,308 $76,641 $55,639 $21,002
2012 $4,972 $77,306 $56,122 $21,184
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anne Jacobs

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Anne Jacobs

    Baird Warner

    (224) 436-0983

    11 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Anne Jacobs
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  • Leslie McDonnell

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Leslie McDonnell

    RE/MAX Suburban

    (888) 537-5439

    3 in this area

    789 Total Sales

    Leslie McDonnell
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  • Brenda Valdez

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Brenda Valdez

    RE/MAX

    (847) 858-5359

    84 Total Sales

    Brenda Valdez
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  • Brad Andersen

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Brad Andersen

    Compass

    (847) 650-3456

    13 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Brad Andersen
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  • Brady Andersen

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Brady Andersen

    Compass

    (847) 732-9790

    18 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Brady Andersen
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  • Laura Henderson

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Laura Henderson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (708) 997-7778

    18 Total Sales

    Laura Henderson
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11283408

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-107-003

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

15 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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