NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 E North Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $787,326 - $964,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
$470/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2024

Last sale price $750,000 $406 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,602/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Built-In Features
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of April 2024

Charming ranch in a fantastic east Lake Bluff location. The delightful front vestibule welcomes you to this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom/2 bath house with hardwood floors, handsome millwork & built-ins throughout. The large living/dining rooms have southern exposure for wonderful natural light, a fireplace & plantation shutters. The all white kitchen opens to the light-filled family room with a bay window seat, wonderful built-in cabinetry including a wet bar & bookshelves & access to both the patio and driveway. The primary bedroom has an attractive built-in wardrobe & a walk-in closet providing great storage as well as a private bath w/heated floor. New central air in '22 & driveway in '23. Set on a beautiful & private 75' x 126' property w/a patio & lovely landscaping....all within easy walking distance to the beach, town & the train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571 Listed on: 02/12/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelley Lurie

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #471002539

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,395

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 9,278

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,848 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 126

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,395

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases
  • LivingArea: 1848
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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 Dimensions: 75 X 126
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11395
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2024
Closed on
Apr 1, 2024
Sold by
Paula J Boese Trust and Boese Paula J
Bought by
Klocke Joseph and Klocke Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shelley Lurie
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.19%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$868,082

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,082
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.66%
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Outstanding Balance
$665,835
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$202,247

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1996
Sold by
Boese Albert B and Boese Paula J
Bought by
Boese Paula J and Paula J Boese Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1994
Sold by
Anderson Richard P and Anderson Dana E
Bought by
Boese Albert B and Boese Paula J
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
Klocke Joseph $750,000 Chicago Title
Boese Paula J -- --
Boese Albert B $300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Klocke Joseph $675,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/01/2024 04/01/24 Sold $750,000 -1.2% $406 / Sq Ft
02/14/2024 02/14/24 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2024 02/12/24 For Sale $759,000 -- $411 / 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 $12,754 $207,237 $123,026 $84,211
2023 $12,754 $191,037 $113,409 $77,628
2022 $11,395 $172,086 $102,159 $69,927
2021 $10,993 $170,602 $101,278 $69,324
2020 $10,757 $171,545 $101,838 $69,707
2019 $10,369 $168,396 $99,969 $68,427
2018 $10,602 $176,376 $111,163 $65,213
2017 $10,509 $173,428 $109,305 $64,123
2016 $10,106 $165,076 $104,041 $61,035
2015 $9,992 $155,439 $97,967 $57,472
2014 $8,667 $136,051 $87,955 $48,096
2012 $8,217 $137,231 $88,718 $48,513
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11974991

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-108-025