NOT LISTED FOR SALE

227 E Blodgett Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $614,000 - $758,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,479 Sq Ft
$449/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2021

Last sale price $479,000 $324 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,192/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2021

One level living in this adorable white brick ranch, freshly painted inside and out! Fabulous open floor plan with all new kitchen and bath, stainless steel appliances, Quartz counters and soft close 42" cabinets. Hardwood floors throughout and new windows. Living room and dining room combo with gas fireplace and oversized window overlooking patio and awesome private, south-facing backyard. Adjacent familyroom/sunroom with wall of windows. Light and bright! Oversized two car attached garage and large shed for extra storage. All newer mechanicals, electrical and plumbing. Needs a few more finishing touches to get it in tip top shape. Great location close to everything to enjoy everything east Lake Bluff has to offer!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kiki Clark

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #471005224 Listed on: 07/26/2021

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Polly Richardson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475159834

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Carollo

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475132986

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,232

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x134.72x90x138.88

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,479 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,232

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1479
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • MRD_MBB: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
  • Laundry Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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: 0.2829
  • Lot Dimensions: 90X134.72X90X138.88
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7232
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2021
Closed on
Sep 16, 2021
Sold by
Heinz Thomas A and Heinz Allegra W
Bought by
Deininger Stephanie A and Deininger Chad
Seller's Agent
Kiki Clark
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Carollo
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$479,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
0.84%
Current Estimated Value
$663,725

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$184,725
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.90%
Original Mortgage
$383,200
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2017
Sold by
Karahalios Management Llc
Bought by
Heinz Thomas A and Heinz Allegra W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,099
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2017
Sold by
Karahalios Dean G and Karahalios Lisa
Bought by
Karahalios Management Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,099
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2012
Sold by
Karahalios Dean G and Karahalios Lisa A
Bought by
Karahalios Management Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2011
Sold by
Stuehrk Steven and Stuehrk Carol A
Bought by
Karahalios Dean G and Karahalios Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,240
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2005
Sold by
Stuehrk Carol A and Trust #1
Bought by
Stuehrk Carol A and Trust #1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1996
Sold by
Stuehrk Charles A and Stuehrk Carol A
Bought by
Stuehrk Carol A
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
Deininger Stephanie A $479,000 Chicago Title
Heinz Thomas A -- None Available
Karahalios Management Llc -- Ct
Karahalios Management Llc -- None Available
Karahalios Dean G $280,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Stuehrk Carol A -- --
Stuehrk Carol A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Deininger Stephanie A $383,200
Previous Owner Heinz Thomas A $372,099
Previous Owner Karahalios Dean G $224,240
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2021 09/23/21 Sold $479,000 +0.8% $324 / Sq Ft
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2021 07/26/21 For Sale $475,000 -- $321 / 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 $8,663 $137,659 $137,658 $1
2023 $7,662 $126,898 $126,897 $1
2022 $7,662 $114,310 $114,309 $1
2021 $7,392 $113,324 $113,323 $1
2020 $7,233 $113,951 $113,950 $1
2019 $6,973 $111,859 $111,858 $1
2018 $6,981 $111,859 $86,132 $25,727
2017 $7,116 $109,989 $84,692 $25,297
2016 $10,384 $169,725 $121,798 $47,927
2015 $11,056 $159,816 $114,687 $45,129
2014 $6,157 $88,909 $80,520 $8,389
2012 $5,767 $89,680 $81,218 $8,462
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11229147

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-103-002