NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Rivers Dr Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $621,000 - $791,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,222 Sq Ft
$315/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 10, 2021

Last sale price $507,000 $228 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,411/month

101 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Detached Garage
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2021

Gorgeous updated contemporary!! Are you looking for a unique home with midcentury vibes? You found it! Newer high efficiency windows, roof on house and garage, and A/C. Gorgeous terracotta floors and high end laminate floors throughout! No carpet! Chef's Kitchen with new quartz countertops and new appliances (2020/21), and custom pantry. Butler's pantry leads you to the dining room open to living space with contemporary fireplace and vaulted ceilings! Two living spaces on 1st level - great for families. Upstairs 3 good sized bedrooms and a loft with built-in desk and balcony. Primary bedroom with full bath and balcony to overlook your lush fenced yard. Finished basement with full bath, storage and workshop/utility room with new steam washer/dryer and upright freezer. Large front and back decks and huge wooded lot for outdoor entertaining space. Fresh neutral painted throughout! Close to highly rated Lake Bluff Elementary School. They have done all the work, this home is turnkey. Low taxes! Quick closing possible.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine McCraren

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475152225 Listed on: 07/30/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Paul

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475161439

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1969 | 2017

Lot Details

  • 0.39

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2-Story Property
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1969 | 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 51-60 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: 2017
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Directions: GREEN BAY N OF 176 TO FORESTVIEW, E TO RIVERS, E TO 228
  • Lot Size: 90 X 190
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wood Laminate Floors
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Dining Room Type: Foyer, Loft, Recreation Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 115
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School

Lot Info

  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7219.58
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2016
Sold by
Lenzini Patricia A
Bought by
Foster Jason Bernard and Foster Danelle Louise
Current Estimated Value
$698,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$391,400
Outstanding Balance
$328,155
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$370,703

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2010
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Lenzini Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2010
Sold by
Malone Nigel and Case #09-Ch-2499
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2007
Sold by
Foster Matthew J and Foster Susanne
Bought by
Malone Nigel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Hering Alexander C and Hering Sarah M
Bought by
Foster Matthew J and Foster Susanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,500
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Foster Jason Bernard $340,000 Affinity Title Services Llc
Lenzini Patricia A $231,000 Parks Title
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association $357,918 None Available
Malone Nigel $390,000 First American Title Ins Co
Foster Matthew J $365,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Foster Jason Bernard $391,400
Previous Owner Malone Nigel $312,000
Previous Owner Foster Matthew J $328,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/10/2021 12/10/21 Sold $507,000 -7.7% $228 / Sq Ft
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2021 07/30/21 For Sale $549,500 -- $247 / 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 $8,989 $156,287 $52,927 $103,360
2023 $8,989 $144,070 $48,790 $95,280
2022 $7,928 $129,778 $43,950 $85,828
2021 $7,655 $128,659 $43,571 $85,088
2020 $7,496 $129,371 $43,812 $85,559
2019 $7,220 $126,996 $43,008 $83,988
2018 $6,149 $112,029 $47,617 $64,412
2017 $6,079 $110,156 $46,821 $63,335
2016 $5,852 $104,851 $44,566 $60,285
2015 $5,784 $98,730 $41,964 $56,766
2014 $4,023 $69,037 $37,675 $31,362
2012 $3,663 $69,636 $38,002 $31,634
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11174373

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-17-207-021