NOT LISTED FOR SALE

216 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,184,495 - $1,389,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,329 Sq Ft
$546/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2021

Last sale price $925,000 $397 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,254/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of August 2021

This stunning East Lake Bluff home has been meticulously renovated, top to bottom. It is completely move-in ready & two blocks from downtown shopping and dining, the Metra, and the bike path. Also just a short jaunt to the beach, parks, recreation, and A+ schools. The attention to detail in the incredible transformation of this home is extraordinary. The changes include a breathtaking full kitchen renovation including Viking & Bosch appliances, Kohler accessories, quartz counter tops, new wide-planked Oak Harwood floors, new brick paver patio & front walk, professional landscaping, new electric, designer lighting, updated designer baths including copper pipes, finely crafted millwork, fresh paint & much more. Enjoy the Lake Bluff 4th of July parade from your sunny & inviting front porch!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Shortsle

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475168103 Listed on: 06/04/2021

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Carleigh Mia Goldsberry

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475167724

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Mancini

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475163974

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,893

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

  • 8,407 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,329 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

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

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,893

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2329
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: N/A
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.193
  • Lot Dimensions: 8419
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13892.82
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Van Wille Homes Llc
Bought by
Bussen Jerald and Kite-Bussen Camille M
Seller's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Mancini
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-7.41%
Current Estimated Value
$1,271,624

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$346,624
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.54%
Original Mortgage
$545,000
Outstanding Balance
$493,540
Interest Rate
2.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$778,084

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2020
Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Palutsis Helen and Rita M Young Trust
Bought by
Van Willie Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Scott Berg
Berg Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
131.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2006
Sold by
Young Rita M and Palutsis Helen
Bought by
Young Rita M and Palutsis Helen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2003
Sold by
Young Bert C and Young Rita M
Bought by
Young Bert C and Young Rita M
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
Bussen Jerald $925,000 Chicago Title
Van Willie Homes Llc $2,010,000 None Available
Young Rita M -- None Available
Young Bert C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bussen Jerald $545,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Sold $925,000 -7.4% $397 / Sq Ft
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2021 06/04/21 For Sale $999,000 +53.7% $429 / Sq Ft
03/09/2021 03/09/21 Sold $650,000 -3.7% $284 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/12/2021 02/12/21 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2020 12/22/20 For Sale $675,000 -- $295 / 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 $19,108 $290,171 $114,577 $175,594
2023 $17,507 $262,243 $103,549 $158,694
2022 $17,507 $247,478 $97,719 $149,759
2021 $14,729 $224,840 $96,876 $127,964
2020 $14,411 $226,084 $97,412 $128,672
2019 $13,893 $221,934 $95,624 $126,310
2018 $13,911 $227,967 $105,360 $122,607
2017 $13,790 $224,157 $103,599 $120,558
2016 $13,273 $213,361 $98,609 $114,752
2015 $13,137 $200,905 $92,852 $108,053
2014 $13,882 $211,354 $83,362 $127,992
2012 $13,101 $213,187 $84,085 $129,102
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Shortsle

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kim Shortsle

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 987-5702

    35 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Kim Shortsle
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  • Scott Berg

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Scott Berg

    Berg Properties

    (773) 960-2462

    2 in this area

    582 Total Sales

    Scott Berg
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  • Carleigh Mia Goldsberry

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Carleigh Mia Goldsberry

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (224) 558-1993

    19 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Carleigh Mia Goldsberry
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  • Paul Mancini

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Paul Mancini

    @ Properties

    (630) 267-1899

    1 in this area

    245 Total Sales

    Paul Mancini
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11111164

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-112-018

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

216 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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