$1,385,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2025

233 E Witchwood Ln Lake Bluff, IL 60044

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,465 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$400 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

Meticulously Maintained 4BD Home Located In The Most Highly Sought After East Lake Bluff Enclave! The exceptional attention to detail is evident from the moment you walk through the door as every element has been thoughtfully curated down to the finest details. Gleaming hardwood floors greet you as you enter and lead you to the chef inspired kitchen complete with dual Wolf oven & range w/hood, quartz countertops, premium SS appliance package, soft close cabinetry, and oversized island with seating for 5. The floorplan flows effortlessly to the living/dining room, perfect for hosting, and the south facing windows ensure your home will be drenched in sunlight throughout the day. Enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail in your spacious sun room which offers panoramic views of your lush wooded lot. The massive primary suite is complete with a cavernous walk-in closet, en suite with spa quality finishes including dual vanity, heated floors, and multi head shower w/glass surround. Thoughtful floorplan boasts robust bedroom sizes and ample closet space. The sizable family room features a dry bar and is anchored by a handsome fireplace w/mantle, and leads to a large laundry room and attached 3 car garage. All of this plus a finished sub basement which makes for a great home gym or yoga studio. The serene wooded backyard feels like your own secluded private retreat, complete with paver brick patio and stone fireplace, the perfect backdrop for those warm summer nights. This idyllic home is conveniently located less than a mile from both Lake Michigan and Downtown Lake Bluff and is walking distance to Lake Bluff Middle School. Schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan McKane

Redfin Corporation License #475160573 Listed on: 03/29/2025

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Marlene Rubenstein

Baird & Warner License #471011890

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,551

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x180x85x206
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level with Sub
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,465 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,551

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Sub-Basement, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 3465
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2885
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1375000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Rear of Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X180X85X206
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15551
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Mckean Jonathan and Mckean Brooke
Bought by
Massicotte Patrice and Gariepy Kim
Seller's Agent
Ryan McKane
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Rubenstein
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,385,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.73%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.96%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2015
Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Surkamer Blair R and Surkamer Judith D
Bought by
Mckean Jonathan and Mckean Brooke
Seller's Agent
Nancy Adelman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Cutler
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$816,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-8.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$366,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2013
Closed on
Apr 15, 2013
Sold by
Patton Jeffrey and Patton Mary A
Bought by
Surkamer Blair R and Surkamer Judith D
Seller's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Adelman
Compass
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-10.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2007
Sold by
Banks Robert L and Banks Diane T
Bought by
Patton Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2001
Sold by
Schatz Mel D and Schatz Holly P
Bought by
Banks Robert L and Banks Diane T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1999
Sold by
Scott Mark J and Scott Kathleen A
Bought by
Schatz Mel D and Schatz Holly P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,385,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $816,000 Ct
Warranty Deed $770,000 Executive Land Title
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $620,000 --
Warranty Deed $545,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $329,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $366,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $800,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $293,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $302,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Sold $1,385,000 +0.7% $400 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Price Changed $1,375,000 0.0% $397 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $1,375,000 +68.5% $397 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $816,000 -3.9% $235 / Sq Ft
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2015 04/20/15 Price Changed $849,000 -5.1% $245 / Sq Ft
03/23/2015 03/23/15 For Sale $895,000 +16.2% $258 / Sq Ft
04/15/2013 04/15/13 Sold $770,000 -11.0% $244 / Sq Ft
03/14/2013 03/14/13 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2013 03/05/13 For Sale $865,000 -- $274 / 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 -- $242,972 $164,112 $78,860
2023 -- $223,978 $151,283 $72,695
2022 $0 $233,798 $135,049 $98,749
2021 $15,551 $231,781 $133,884 $97,897
2020 $15,214 $233,062 $134,624 $98,438
2019 $14,668 $228,784 $132,153 $96,631
2018 $15,098 $246,797 $145,901 $100,896
2017 $15,312 $242,671 $143,462 $99,209
2016 $14,757 $230,983 $136,552 $94,431
2015 $14,631 $217,498 $128,580 $88,918
2014 -- $191,512 $115,440 $76,072
2012 $12,058 $193,173 $116,441 $76,732
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12315414

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-305-018