$375,000
SOLD JAN 18, 2019

222 W Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,566 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$239 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Heated Floors
  • Recreation Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Lake Bluff Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Completely updated all brick ranch w/ hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces & attached 2 car garage. The living room has a wood burning fireplace & crown moldings. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features maple cabinets, granite countertops & newer appliances. Sliding glass doors lead from both the living room & kitchen to the outdoor deck allowing great flow & easy access to enjoy outdoor living. There are 3 bedrooms & 2 updated baths on the first floor both w/ radiant heat floors. The master bath features Carrera marble vanity top & shower. The beautifully finished basement expands your living space w/ recreation room w/ fireplace, office w/ built-in desk & granite tops & exercise room. Relax & enjoy summer fun on your outdoor deck overlooking the lovely fenced yard. Dog run conveniently located on side. Fabulous location w/ an easy walk to Metra, schools, historic downtown shopping district & Lake Bluff beach. Home even has generator. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633 Listed on: 10/20/2018

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Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Wurster

Compass License #475132103

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,655

Year Built

  • 1969

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,655

Year Built

1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1566
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1969
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1969

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 26X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 22X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 26X24, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1566
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3132
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1566
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1566
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1566
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Dog Run, Pool Above Ground
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.241

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 69 X 149
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12202130090000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7825.12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 17, 2024
Closed on
Mar 20, 2025
Sold by
Wojda Romain and Wojda Heather
Bought by
Peterson Kyle and Hiam Cailey
Seller's Agent
Flor Hasselbring
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Heather Fowler
Compass
List Price
$619,900
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.82%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$632,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.47%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2018
Closed on
Jan 16, 2019
Sold by
Fyffe James R and Fyffe Cheri A
Bought by
Wojda Romain and Wojda Heather
Seller's Agent
Lisa Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Wurster
Compass
List Price
$399,500
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-6.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $625,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $375,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $64,724 Unknown
Previous Owner $129,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $625,000 +0.8% $399 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2025 01/19/25 For Sale $619,900 -0.8% $396 / Sq Ft
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Off Market $625,000 -- --
12/17/2024 12/17/24 For Sale $619,900 +65.3% $396 / Sq Ft
01/18/2019 01/18/19 Sold $375,000 -6.1% $239 / Sq Ft
12/18/2018 12/18/18 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2018 10/20/18 For Sale $399,500 -- $255 / 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 $9,655 $158,515 $86,888 $71,627
2023 $9,655 $140,503 $77,015 $63,488
2022 $8,611 $127,727 $70,012 $57,715
2021 $8,308 $126,625 $69,408 $57,217
2020 $8,129 $127,325 $69,792 $57,533
2019 $7,837 $124,988 $68,511 $56,477
2018 $8,200 $133,880 $67,010 $66,870
2017 $8,129 $131,642 $65,890 $65,752
2016 $7,825 $125,302 $62,717 $62,585
2015 $7,747 $117,987 $59,056 $58,931
2014 $6,916 $105,803 $53,020 $52,783
2012 $6,498 $106,721 $53,480 $53,241
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10117504

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-20-213-009