$1,431,000
SOLD NOV 6, 2024

222 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,514 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$569 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 5-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of November 2024

Never on the market before! Presenting a rare opportunity to own this warm and inviting home, owned by only one family, nestled on a double lot just one block from downtown Lake Bluff and several blocks from Lake Michigan. Traditional charm arrives with an elegant columned front porch and a wood clapboard siding and brick exterior. Inside, the residence feels timeless, courtesy of a beautifully executed full scale renovation in 2011. Defining the main level: wonderful circular flow connecting the front entry foyer and formal living and dining rooms with the rear informal spaces such as the kitchen, breakfast area and family room. Character-rich details added in 2011 give the interiors a distinguished quality yet with modern sensibilities. Hardwood floors flow throughout the first floor. Wainscotting elevates the dining room. A classically inspired fireplace anchors the living room as custom built-ins with a desk area overlook the backyard. The remodeled kitchen is a timeless statement, set around a large center island with abundant cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. Opening from the kitchen, a sun filled breakfast area provides a casual space to enjoy everyday meals. Off the breakfast area, the spacious family room leads to a large screened porch. Upstairs, the incredibly gracious primary suite beckons with a generous walk-in closet and a renovated full bath featuring double sinks and a large shower. A renovated hall bath with double sinks plus three additional bedrooms complete the second floor. The expansive finished basement with a third full bath offers a comfortable flex space for everything from gaming to TV watching and sleepovers to exercise and office space. A large fenced backyard with sweeping flat lawn and additionally fenced side yard complete the picture. This exceptional residence has been lovingly maintained and updated over the decades. Don't miss the opportunity to own this truly special property in the heart of Lake Bluff!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904 Listed on: 10/05/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Dunn Rynes

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475133825

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,721

Year Built

  • Built in 1979 | Remodeled in 2011

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,514 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

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

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
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,721

Year Built

Built in 1979 | Remodeled in 2011

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: 1979
  • Age: 41-50 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: 2011
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2011

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2514
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1092
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1092
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 1400000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • 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, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 12211120190000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 15501
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20720.87
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2024
Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Haldane Brendan M and Haldane Tracey B
Bought by
Andrew James Souers & Jill Desiree Souers Joi
Seller's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Dunn Rynes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,431,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
2.21%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$1,281,920

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$149,080
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.79%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$796,216
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$482,173

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Burfield Timothy L and Burfield Sandra E
Bought by
Burfield Sandra E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2018
Sold by
Burfield Sandra E
Bought by
Haldane Brendan M and Haldane Tracey B
Source: Public Records

Similar Homes in the area

  • 317 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    $1,145,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 3,932 Sq Ft
    • 317 E Center Ave
    • Lake Bluff, IL

    Nestled in heart of tree-lined Center Ave, this thoughtful East Lake Bluff home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comforts. Perfectly located between town and the lake, this home is a welcoming sanctuary with versatile spaces and elegant details. The roomy front porch greets you as you approach the home and is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon, rain or shine. As you

    Heather Fowler @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Section Image
  • 323 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    $1,249,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,450 Sq Ft
    • 323 E Washington Ave
    • Lake Bluff, IL

    Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully expanded in 2008, this warm and inviting East Lake Bluff home continues to impress with a substantial 2024 renovation. The result is a light-filled, functional, and elegant home that is perfect for today's lifestyle. Set on an expansive 0.2-acre lot, the home offers both space and privacy, featuring a spacious fenced backyard and a stamped concrete

    Annie Lenzke Coldwell Banker Realty

    Section Image
  • 354 Hirst Ct, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    $1,150,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,696 Sq Ft
    • 354 Hirst Ct
    • Lake Bluff, IL

    Bright, beautiful, spacious and close to downtown Lake Bluff and the beach. Picture your best life: entertaining in an updated home that retains vintage charm, reading in cozy nooks or by the fireplace, unwinding in a spa bathroom, strolling to the beach or grabbing coffee downtown on the weekend. This charming East Lake Bluff home is much larger than it looks (over 4,000 sq. ft. finished on all

    Tami Hamilton @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Section Image
  • 601 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    $1,375,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,345 Sq Ft
    • 601 E Center Ave
    • Lake Bluff, IL

    Few opportunities arise to live on the boulevard of Center Avenue in east Lake Bluff, especially within two blocks of the shores of Lake Michigan. Beautifully improved by the same family for decades, the home's character has been thoughtfully preserved and enhanced through tasteful renovations and well-planned expansions. The residence exudes classic storybook charm with its steeply pitched

    Annie Lenzke Coldwell Banker Realty

    Section Image
  • 130 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    $1,799,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,636 Sq Ft
    • 130 Ravine Forest Dr
    • Lake Bluff, IL

    Welcome to 130 Ravine Forest Drive - a stunning colonial-style home thoughtfully renovated and expanded in 2020. Nestled on a generous 100'X165' lot in sought-after East Lake Bluff, this home offers the perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Spanning 3,636 square feet above grade, this residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The expansive chef's kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's

    Brady Andersen Compass

    Section Image
  • 166 Park Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    $1,699,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 3,828 Sq Ft
    • 166 Park Ave
    • Lake Forest, IL

    Introducing a stunning proposed new construction home in the coveted East Lake Forest area! This elegant brick Cape Cod style home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 and a half bathrooms, and a wealth of luxurious features that make it an ideal retreat for modern living. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by an expansive, open floor plan that fills the home with natural light. The bright and airy kitchen is

    Cory Green Compass

    Section Image
  • 305 Winchester Ct, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    $1,150,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,808 Sq Ft
    • 305 Winchester Ct
    • Lake Bluff, IL

    Modern Ranch in Sought-After Tangley Oaks! Walk to town in this beautifully updated 4 bed, 3.5 bath ranch. This home will WOW you with its soaring vaulted ceilings, multiple skylights, and an abundance of natural light throughout. Set on a serene, private pond, this home offers stunning views and peaceful indoor/outdoor living. The renovated primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a

    Kristen Esplin @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Section Image

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,321,000 Burnet Title
Warranty Deed $1,321,000 Burnet Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Closed $800,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Sold $1,431,000 +2.2% $569 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2024 10/05/24 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $557 / 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 $17,765 $278,622 $108,840 $169,782
2023 $16,386 $251,806 $98,365 $153,441
2022 $16,386 $237,629 $92,827 $144,802
2021 $15,813 $235,579 $92,026 $143,553
2020 $15,470 $236,882 $92,535 $144,347
2019 $14,915 $232,533 $90,836 $141,697
2018 $14,909 $238,471 $100,931 $137,540
2017 $14,893 $234,485 $99,244 $135,241
2016 $14,246 $223,191 $94,464 $128,727
2015 $14,123 $210,161 $88,949 $121,212
2014 $13,068 $194,647 $79,858 $114,789
2012 $12,261 $196,336 $80,551 $115,785
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12169711

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-112-003