NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 Bluff Ave Grayslake, IL 60030

Estimated Value: $590,070 - $664,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,814 Sq Ft
$221/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2024

Last sale price $594,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,252/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Community Lake
  • Grayslake Central High School Rated A+
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of June 2024

Welcome to 225 Bluff Ave, where lakefront living meets unparalleled luxury in the picturesque town of Grayslake, Illinois. This exquisite 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers breathtaking views, upscale amenities, and a prime location close to the charming downtown area and within walking distance to the train station-making it the perfect retreat for those seeking a serene yet convenient lifestyle. Nestled along the tranquil shores of Grayslake, this stunning residence boasts a prime waterfront location that offers endless opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and entertainment. Whether you're lounging on the expansive deck, enjoying a sunset cruise on the lake, or simply soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds you, every day feels like a vacation in this idyllic setting. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by an open floor plan that sets the tone for the rest of the home. With its gleaming hardwood floors, and abundant natural light, this welcoming space exudes warmth and sophistication, making you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. The heart of the home is the spacious great room that creates a serene backdrop for gatherings with family and friends. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner party or a casual get-together, this inviting space is ideal for entertaining guests or simply unwinding after a long day. Adjacent to the living room is the gourmet kitchen, a culinary haven equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a large island with seating-perfect for meal preparation and casual dining alike. With its open-concept design and seamless flow into the dining area, this chef's kitchen is sure to inspire your inner chef and impress even the most discerning guests. For more formal occasions, the dining room offers the perfect setting to enjoy memorable meals with loved ones. This adjacent dining room space exudes charm creating an atmosphere that's both inviting and refined. After a long day, retreat to the luxurious master suite, your own private sanctuary where serenity and comfort await. Boasting panoramic views of the lake, a spa-like ensuite bathroom, and a spacious walk-in closet, this lavish oasis is designed with your relaxation and rejuvenation in mind, providing the ultimate retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Three additional bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed and generously proportioned, offer plenty of space for family members or guests to feel right at home. Whether you're creating a guest room, a home office, or a cozy den, these versatile spaces can be customized to suit your needs and lifestyle. But the true piece de resistance of this magnificent home is the outdoor oasis that awaits you. Step outside, and you'll find yourself in a backyard paradise, complete with a sprawling deck, lush landscaping, and a private dock-perfect for soaking up the sun, hosting summer barbecues, or launching your favorite watercraft for a day of fun on the lake. Located in the charming town of Grayslake, this home offers the best of both worlds-a tranquil lakeside retreat with easy access to urban amenities. Just minutes away, you'll find the vibrant downtown area, where you can explore a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment options. Plus, with the train station within walking distance, commuting to the city is a breeze, allowing you to enjoy all that the area has to offer while still being close to home. In addition to its prime location and stunning views, this home also offers a host of upscale amenities and features designed to enhance your lifestyle. From the attached garage and main-level laundry room to the central

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Fairfield

RE/MAX Suburban License #471002589 Listed on: 04/29/2024

RE/MAX Suburban

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Danenberg Group

Keller Williams Thrive License #475125211

Keller Williams Thrive

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,246

Year Built

  • Built in 1881 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 122x203x205x70x275
  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Earth Berm
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,814 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Woodview Elementary School
  • Grayslake Middle School
  • Grayslake Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Other Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,246

Year Built

Built in 1881 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story,Hillside
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story,Hillside
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2814
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5628
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Garden Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 5628
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Lake Front, Landscaped, Water Rights, Water View
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • 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
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Lake, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Woodview School
  • High School: Grayslake Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Grayslake Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Lot Dimensions: 122X203X205X70X275
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23246
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Disabled Vet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2024
Closed on
Jun 26, 2024
Sold by
Ricard Jason and Finley Michelle
Bought by
Behrens Michael and Plager Laura
Seller's Agent
Lynn Fairfield
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Karen Danenberg Group
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$589,900
Sold Price
$594,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
0.7%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$621,783

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2021
Sold by
Anderson Kimberly Jo and The Kimberly J Anderson Living
Bought by
Ricard Jason and Finley Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$476,560
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2021
Sold by
Anderson Kimberly Jo and Kimberly Jo Anderson Living Tr
Bought by
Anderson Kimberly Jo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Anderson Kimberly Jo
Bought by
Anderson Kimberly Jo and Kimberly J Anderson Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2019
Sold by
Schaefer Kimberly Ann
Bought by
Anderson Kimberly Jo

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2016
Closed on
Nov 3, 2016
Sold by
Dali Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Anderson Kimberly Jo and Schaefer Kimberly Ann
Seller's Agent
Bob Linke
Village Realty
Buyer's Agent
Harry Walsh
RE/MAX In The Village
List Price
$458,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-8.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.36%
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
Jun 26, 2014
Sold by
Rubietta Richard and Rubietta Jane
Bought by
Dali Investment Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Buyer's Agent
Bob Linke
Village Realty
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.33%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1998
Sold by
Fricke Paul H and Howard H Fricke Revocable Trus
Bought by
Rubietta Richard and Rubietta Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Behrens Michael $594,000 Acuity Title
Ricard Jason $460,000 Chicago Title
Anderson Kimberly Jo -- None Available
Anderson Kimberly Jo -- Attorney
Anderson Kimberly Jo -- None Available
Anderson Kimberly Jo $420,000 Cambridge Title Company
Dali Investment Group Llc $255,000 First American Title
Rubietta Richard $280,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ricard Jason $476,560
Previous Owner Anderson Kimberly Jo $336,000
Previous Owner Dali Investment Group Llc $180,000
Previous Owner Rubietta Richard $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/27/2024 06/27/24 Sold $594,000 +0.7% $211 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2024 04/29/24 For Sale $589,900 +40.5% $210 / Sq Ft
11/15/2016 11/15/16 Sold $420,000 -4.3% $149 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/04/2016 10/04/16 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Price Changed $439,000 -4.1% $156 / Sq Ft
05/06/2016 05/06/16 For Sale $458,000 +79.6% $163 / Sq Ft
06/30/2014 06/30/14 Sold $255,000 -3.8% $91 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/21/2014 05/21/14 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2014 04/25/14 For Sale $265,000 -- $94 / 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 $5 $175,466 $47,005 $128,461
2023 $5 $161,037 $43,140 $117,897
2022 $5 $126,089 $49,883 $76,206
2021 $14,244 $121,193 $47,946 $73,247
2020 $20,231 $155,160 $45,619 $109,541
2019 $18,796 $148,863 $43,768 $105,095
2018 $12,245 $99,903 $82,050 $17,853
2017 $12,149 $93,973 $77,180 $16,793
2016 $20,681 $142,300 $71,245 $71,055
2015 $16,414 $130,002 $65,088 $64,914
2014 $14,353 $94,891 $61,308 $33,583
2012 $14,646 $105,708 $64,029 $41,679
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12041750

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-34-205-007