229 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,134
Sq Ft
9,322
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Breakfast Room
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 5-minute walk to Village Green
- Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of January 2025This stylish meticulously maintained home makes you smile as you walk in the door! A wonderful combination of charm and newer construction, it feels like home with an open floor plan, comfortable room sizes and hardwood floors throughout. The foyer welcomes you into the house with views of the beamed family room, beautiful kitchen and charming living room. The chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances including warming drawer, custom hood, large range & stovetop, gorgeous cabinets, farmhouse sink, & soapstone countertops. Off the kitchen is a large mudroom with custom built ins and bench with access to the fabulous backyard. Between the kitchen & family room is a chic powder room & office nook with desk & window. The family room with raised ceiling, beams, & custom mantel opens to the bluestone patio with outdoor fireplace and has windows galore. The upstairs features a fabulous Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and balcony; while a generous sized private attached bath boasts of heated floors, soaking tub, separate shower and double sinks. Bedrooms two and three each have high ceilings and share a jack and jill bath. Bedroom four has a custom pass through closet with private ensuite white bathroom. The finished basement features a recreation room, 5th bedroom with full bath, tons of room for storage, and a large laundry with plenty of cabinets. Enjoy the lovely backyard with bluestone patio, built-in fireplace, gas line for grill, perennials galore, and plenty of green space for enjoying the outdoors. This home is in the center of it all; two blocks from town and train and a few more to the beach, Don't miss this fabulous opportunity!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 03/03/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $27,174
Year Built
- Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2006
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 75x124
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,134 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 15, 2024
Closed on
Jan 9, 2025
Sold by
Meyer Matthew P and Meyer Megan
Bought by
Jacobs Andrew and Rosner Nicole
Seller's Agent
Chris Christoph
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Bill Dewar
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-4.49%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,617
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.02%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 3, 2021
Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Spanswick Mark O and Spanswick Teri F
Bought by
Meyer Matthew P and Meyer Megan
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chris Christoph
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-7.34%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.15%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 24, 2010
Sold by
Wren Jeffrey and Wren Shannan
Bought by
Spanswick Mark O and Spanswick Teri F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 10, 2003
Sold by
Lynch Development Corp
Bought by
Wren Jeffrey and Wren Shannan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$982,400
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 2002
Sold by
Miller Elizabeth and Platt Christine
Bought by
Lynch Development Corp
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,500
Interest Rate
4.75%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,575,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,200,000 | Precision Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $895,000 | Fidelity National Title Insu | |
| Warranty Deed | $600,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $486,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $548,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $315,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $982,400 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $364,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 01/16/25 | Sold | $1,575,000 | -4.5% | $503 / Sq Ft |
| 12/14/2024 12/14/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/15/2024 11/15/24 | For Sale | $1,649,000 | +37.4% | $526 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2021 07/29/21 | Sold | $1,200,000 | -7.3% | $383 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2021 03/12/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/03/2021 03/03/21 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | -- | $413 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $31,296 | $522,067 | $129,233 | $392,834 |
| 2023 | $28,783 | $437,506 | $108,301 | $329,205 |
| 2022 | $28,783 | $412,874 | $102,204 | $310,670 |
| 2021 | $27,779 | $409,312 | $101,322 | $307,990 |
| 2020 | $27,174 | $411,575 | $101,882 | $309,693 |
| 2019 | $26,202 | $404,020 | $100,012 | $304,008 |
| 2018 | $25,120 | $397,667 | $111,190 | $286,477 |
| 2017 | $24,909 | $391,019 | $109,331 | $281,688 |
| 2016 | $24,018 | $372,186 | $104,065 | $268,121 |
| 2015 | $23,829 | $350,458 | $97,990 | $252,468 |
| 2014 | $19,328 | $285,032 | $87,975 | $197,057 |
| 2012 | $18,124 | $287,504 | $88,738 | $198,766 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2025
Chris Christoph
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Bill Dewar
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
A
Seller's Agent in 2021
Andra O'Neill
@ Properties
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11009746
APN: 12-21-120-007
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