$515,000
SOLD MAY 24, 2019

223 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,251 Sq Ft
6,251 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Recreation Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of October 2024

Located on the coveted 4th OF JULY PARADE ROUTE!!Wonderful in-town location. 2 blocks east of the town and the train, 5 blocks from the lake, Artesian park and tennis courts, and 6 blocks to the middle school with easy access to the high school, highway and tollway. Hardwood floors throughout most of this 3-story home. So much charm in the original part of the home with many architectural details and a wonderful great room addition with cathedral ceilings. The first floor has an office, presently used as 5th bedroom. The 3rd floor is a bedroom suite, presently used as the master bedroom. Deep pour recreation room in basement with a 3rd fireplace. Come see this charming home with lots of space and updates that have turned this into an East Lake Bluff gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Jordan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144813 Listed on: 02/14/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Jordan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144813 Listed on: 02/14/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2001

Lot Details

  • 6,251 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,251 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • 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
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,179

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2001
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2001

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 2251
  • Room Type: Foyer, Den, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1213
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • List Price: 549000
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • 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, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No

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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12178.96
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2024
Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Haubner Jason and Haubner Marcella
Bought by
Layton Nicholas and Layton Theresa Jean
Seller's Agent
Megan Jordan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brady Andersen
Compass
List Price
$820,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.83%
Total Days on Market
40
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$848,353

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,353
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.47%
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2019
Closed on
May 24, 2019
Sold by
Crofts Thomas J and Crofts Patricia M
Bought by
Haubner Jason and Haubner Mareella
Seller's Agent
Megan Jordan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Megan Jordan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-12.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.38%
Original Mortgage
$484,350
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2010
Sold by
Crofts Thomas J and Crofts Patrica M
Bought by
Crofts Thomas J and Crofts Patricia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
4.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2010
Sold by
Crofts Thomas and Crofts Patricia
Bought by
Crofts Thomas J and Crofts Patricia M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2001
Sold by
Bridgman Mark and Bridgman Corinne
Bought by
Crofts Thomas and Crofts Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1999
Sold by
Parkhurst Jeffrey D and Parkhurst Margaret L
Bought by
Bridgman Mark and Bridgman Corinne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $835,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $515,000 Proper Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Warranty Deed $440,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $668,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $489,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $490,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $484,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $486,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $365,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $372,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $390,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $395,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $470,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $457,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/10/2024 10/10/24 Sold $835,000 +1.8% $371 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2024 07/25/24 For Sale $820,000 +59.2% $364 / Sq Ft
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Sold $515,000 -6.2% $229 / Sq Ft
03/26/2019 03/26/19 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2019 03/18/19 Price Changed $549,000 -6.8% $244 / Sq Ft
02/14/2019 02/14/19 For Sale $589,000 -- $262 / 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 $12,961 $221,802 $97,585 $124,217
2023 $11,984 $185,876 $81,779 $104,097
2022 $11,984 $175,410 $77,174 $98,236
2021 $11,564 $173,897 $76,508 $97,389
2020 $11,314 $174,859 $76,931 $97,928
2019 $10,583 $171,649 $75,519 $96,130
2018 $11,985 $199,313 $82,730 $116,583
2017 $13,895 $220,778 $81,347 $139,431
2016 $13,390 $210,145 $77,429 $132,716
2015 $13,273 $197,877 $72,909 $124,968
2014 $12,204 $182,160 $65,457 $116,703
2012 $11,451 $183,740 $66,025 $117,715
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10272870

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-117-009