NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 W Washington Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $609,000 - $684,299

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,436 Sq Ft
$454/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2021

Last sale price $529,000 $368 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,508/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2021

Do not miss this absolutely beautiful brick ranch completely renovated in 2014 in popular North Terrace neighborhood. It is so much larger than it looks! From the moment you walk up the new stone pathway the details and the finishes both interior and exterior will impress you. Gorgeous large living room with fireplace with gas logs, fabulous family room overlooking backyard and deck, large custom kitchen that will wow you, 2 newer beautiful baths, new cedar deck, new landscaping, full basement plumbed for a full sized bath plus an oversized 2-car garage. 22 x 26 ft Some highlights include: New roof 2014, new garage doors 2014, Complete home renovation 2014, Custom kitchen and baths 2014, new sump pump and drainage system 2015, new cedar deck 2019, upgraded main level fireplace 2015, exterior trim and gutters replaced 2020, gutter guards installed 2017, upgraded the chimney with new flue toppers 2020

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daria Andrews

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475105041 Listed on: 03/08/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Shortsle

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475168103

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,445

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

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

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,445

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Bathroom Rough-In, Storage Space
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1436
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.233

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • 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: 0.233
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12202020110000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8267.50

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2021
Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Malone James W and Malone Lana L
Bought by
Suarez Eduardo T and Suarez Amanda Jenks
Seller's Agent
Daria Andrews
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$529,000
Current Estimated Value
$652,325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,325
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%
Original Mortgage
$502,550
Outstanding Balance
$460,268
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$157,474

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2016
Sold by
Malone James W and Malone Lana L
Bought by
James W Malone & Lana L Malone Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Malone James W and James W Malone Trust
Bought by
Malone James W and Malone Lana L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2011
Sold by
Malone James W
Bought by
Malone James W and James W Malone Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2006
Sold by
Malone Wendy D
Bought by
Malone James W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1996
Sold by
Seccombe Jeffrey E and Seccombe Lisa S
Bought by
Malone James W and Malone Wendy D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
8.29%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Suarez Eduardo T $529,000 Proper Title
James W Malone & Lana L Malone Revocable -- Attorney
Malone James W -- None Available
Malone James W -- None Available
Malone James W -- None Available
Malone James W $257,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Suarez Eduardo T $502,550
Previous Owner Malone James W $260,000
Previous Owner Malone James W $286,500
Previous Owner Malone James W $290,000
Previous Owner Malone James W $202,000
Previous Owner Malone James W $205,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $529,000 0.0% $368 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2021 03/08/21 For Sale $529,000 -- $368 / 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 $11,445 $177,204 $93,181 $84,023
2023 $10,101 $157,069 $82,593 $74,476
2022 $10,101 $142,787 $75,083 $67,704
2021 $8,522 $123,724 $74,435 $49,289
2020 $8,574 $127,961 $74,859 $53,102
2019 $8,268 $125,612 $73,485 $52,127
2018 $8,422 $130,222 $71,876 $58,346
2017 $8,284 $128,046 $70,675 $57,371
2016 $7,994 $121,879 $67,271 $54,608
2015 $7,939 $118,021 $63,344 $54,677
2014 $7,266 $104,910 $56,870 $48,040
2012 $6,805 $105,820 $57,363 $48,457
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11013686

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-20-202-011