$420,000
SOLD DEC 14, 2022

215 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,238 Sq Ft
6,251 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

44% Below List Price

217 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Dining Room
  • 4-minute walk to Village Green
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

As of February 2024

This home has curb appeal! Open floor plan, spacious living area w/fireplace, den w/built in cabinets, kitchen with center island counter and plenty of room for food prep, dinette area, formal dining room, and master on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor features 2 bedrooms, bath and loft area. unfinished basement w/ laundry area, and 2 car detached garage. Needs some updates and repairs, but you can see the possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Rabin

Realhome Services & Solutions, Inc. License #471002039 Listed on: 03/24/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

France Pitera

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475199477

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,229

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 6,251 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,238 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,229

Year Built

Built in 1929

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: 1929
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2238
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2238
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 715000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
  • Lot Dimensions: 6255
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13228.88
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2023
Closed on
Feb 5, 2024
Sold by
Livit Llc
Bought by
Valade Dylan and Valade Meghann
Seller's Agent
France Pitera
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$934,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$116,000
-11.05%
Views
267
Current Estimated Value
$1,018,830

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,830
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2023
Sold by
Citizens Bank Na
Bought by
Livit Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2021
Sold by
Gronau Peggy A
Bought by
Citizens Bank Na and Citizens Bank Of Massachusetts
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 $934,000 Proper Title
Special Warranty Deed $420,000 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $585,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $144,000 Construction
Previous Owner $425,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/13/2024 02/13/24 Sold $934,000 -5.6% $417 / Sq Ft
12/11/2023 12/11/23 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Price Changed $989,000 -5.8% $442 / Sq Ft
10/11/2023 10/11/23 For Sale $1,050,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2023 09/27/23 For Sale $1,050,000 +150.0% $469 / Sq Ft
12/14/2022 12/14/22 Sold $420,000 -41.3% $188 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Price Changed $715,000 -1.9% $319 / Sq Ft
04/28/2022 04/28/22 Price Changed $729,000 -2.2% $326 / Sq Ft
03/24/2022 03/24/22 For Sale $745,200 -- $333 / 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 $15,174 $258,055 $97,585 $160,470
2023 $14,012 $216,257 $81,779 $134,478
2022 $14,012 $204,081 $77,174 $126,907
2021 $13,522 $202,320 $76,508 $125,812
2020 $13,229 $203,439 $76,931 $126,508
2019 $12,754 $199,705 $75,519 $124,186
2018 $12,068 $194,188 $82,730 $111,458
2017 $11,965 $190,942 $81,347 $109,595
2016 $11,527 $181,746 $77,429 $104,317
2015 $11,424 $171,136 $72,909 $98,227
2014 $11,458 $171,400 $65,457 $105,943
2012 $10,753 $172,887 $66,025 $106,862
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11355891

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-117-005