NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 W Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $564,000 - $586,067

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,378 Sq Ft
$419/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2021

Last sale price $450,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,956/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near park
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Lake Bluff Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

This picture-perfect 3 bedroom, 2 bath charmer has been recently updated and is in move-in condition! Newer kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large center island with a breakfast bar, marble backsplash, and all stainless steel appliances. Newer hardwood floors in living room, dining room, and kitchen. Gorgeous renovated master bathroom with custom cabinetry, marble finishes, and white subway tile in tub/shower. Second bath recently gutted with extra large shower and modern tile/finishes. Many new light fixtures and special touches. The spacious living room has a large picture window allowing for tons of natural light. Great screened porch off of family room leads to deck and large fenced yard with mature trees.Fully finished basement has rec room, laundry room, plus additional areas for storage. Attached garage plus plenty of extra parking space. Amazing location near schools, train, town, lake, multiple parks, and pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kacia Snyder

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475178708 Listed on: 05/26/2021

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Darren Allen

Real Broker LLC License #475180908

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77x149x74x149
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near 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
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,836

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2583
  • Lot Dimensions: 77X149X74X149
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8836.14
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2021
Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Buenz Justin and Buenz Meggie
Bought by
Wright Ashley M and Hughes Lauren J
Seller's Agent
Kacia Snyder
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Darren Allen
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$449,999
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1
0.0%
Current Estimated Value
$597,486

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.60%
Original Mortgage
$427,500
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2019
Closed on
Dec 10, 2019
Sold by
Schulenburg Andrew and Schulenburg Chelsea
Bought by
Buenz Justin and Buenz Meggie
Seller's Agent
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Keogh
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-7.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.93%
Original Mortgage
$351,500
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2014
Closed on
May 18, 2015
Sold by
Puhala Deborah and The Lorraine J Orlowski Trust
Bought by
Schulenburg Andrew and Schulenburg Chelsea
Seller's Agent
Daria Andrews
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Bliss
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$324,999
Sold Price
$312,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,499
-3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$296,875
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Orlowski Lorraine J
Bought by
Orlowski Lorraine J and Trust #100
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wright Ashley M $450,000 First American Title
Buenz Justin $370,000 Attorney
Schulenburg Andrew $312,500 Greater Metropolitan Title L
Orlowski Lorraine J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wright Ashley M $427,500
Previous Owner Buenz Justin $351,500
Previous Owner Schulenburg Andrew $296,875
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2021 08/06/21 For Sale $449,999 0.0% $327 / Sq Ft
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Sold $450,000 +21.6% $327 / Sq Ft
12/19/2019 12/19/19 Sold $370,000 -3.9% $222 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/05/2019 11/05/19 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Price Changed $385,000 -3.5% $231 / Sq Ft
09/09/2019 09/09/19 For Sale $399,000 +27.7% $240 / Sq Ft
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Sold $312,500 -3.8% $188 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/06/2015 03/06/15 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2015 03/01/15 Price Changed $324,999 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
03/01/2015 03/01/15 For Sale $324,999 +4.0% $195 / Sq Ft
12/26/2014 12/26/14 Off Market $312,500 -- --
11/19/2014 11/19/14 Price Changed $325,000 -4.1% $195 / Sq Ft
09/18/2014 09/18/14 Price Changed $339,000 -5.0% $204 / Sq Ft
08/07/2014 08/07/14 Price Changed $357,000 -3.3% $215 / Sq Ft
07/17/2014 07/17/14 For Sale $369,000 -- $222 / Sq Ft
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 $10,236 $161,068 $90,322 $70,746
2023 $9,037 $148,477 $83,261 $65,216
2022 $9,037 $133,748 $75,002 $58,746
2021 $8,720 $132,594 $74,355 $58,239
2020 $8,836 $137,878 $74,778 $63,100
2019 $8,519 $135,347 $73,405 $61,942
2018 $8,027 $131,188 $71,798 $59,390
2017 $7,957 $128,995 $70,598 $58,397
2016 $7,660 $122,782 $67,198 $55,584
2015 $7,583 $115,614 $63,275 $52,339
2014 $6,191 $100,295 $56,808 $43,487
2012 $5,897 $101,165 $57,301 $43,864
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11102152

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-20-213-011

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