NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 Rivers Dr Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $496,000 - $534,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 4, 2019

Last sale price $317,500 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,398 / mo

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of October 2019

Beautiful clean and well maintained 3 bed, 2 bath mid-century ranch recently renovated inside and out. Easy single-floor living with open floor plan including new kitchen, new baths, large original stone wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings, great storage with two and a half car garage. Large private wooded lot with large composite front and back porches for easy low to no maintenance. Located in a friendly neighborhood close to schools (great school district), train, downtown Lake Bluff restaurants and shops. Don't miss this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Levin

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475137990 Listed on: 07/30/2019

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

David Geary

Geary's Realty LLC License #471022615

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.26

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Well
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Landscaped Professionally

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1970

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1970
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1970

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile, Windows: None
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1500
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.2618

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Well-Private
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 62X177X63X185
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12172070230000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5392

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2019
Closed on
Sep 12, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Levin
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Geary
Geary's Realty LLC
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$317,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,500
-7.97%
Current Estimated Value
$512,956

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$195,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.55%
Original Mortgage
$167,500
Interest Rate
0.0325%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2016
Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Buyer's Agent
Maryann Burke
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-6.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Angela Robinson
Elite Properties Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Randy Rantz
Green Ivy Realty & Prop Mgmt
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-10.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
0.0612%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$317,500 Chicago Title
$290,000 Nat
-- Attorney
$170,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
-- None Available
$250,000 --
-- Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $165,000
Closed $167,500
Previous Owner $308,800
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $226,000
Previous Owner $225,000
Previous Owner $154,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Sold $317,500 -8.0% $212 / Sq Ft
08/31/2019 08/31/19 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2019 07/30/19 For Sale $345,000 +19.0% $230 / Sq Ft
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Sold $290,000 -6.4% $193 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/19/2016 05/19/16 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2016 04/05/16 For Sale $309,900 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft
04/01/2016 04/01/16 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2016 03/17/16 Price Changed $309,900 -3.1% $207 / Sq Ft
02/23/2016 02/23/16 For Sale $319,900 +88.2% $213 / Sq Ft
09/26/2014 09/26/14 Sold $170,000 -1.1% $113 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/11/2014 09/11/14 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2014 08/26/14 Price Changed $171,900 -9.5% $115 / Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 For Sale $189,900 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $7,525 $125,208 $43,106 $82,102
2024 $7,346 $120,636 $41,532 $79,104
2023 $6,535 $111,205 $38,285 $72,920
2022 $6,535 $102,029 $35,126 $66,903
2021 $6,312 $101,149 $34,823 $66,326
2020 $6,180 $101,709 $35,016 $66,693
2019 $5,953 $99,842 $34,373 $65,469
2018 $5,451 $93,960 $37,943 $56,017
2017 $5,392 $92,390 $37,309 $55,081
2016 $5,206 $87,940 $35,512 $52,428
2015 $5,165 $82,806 $33,439 $49,367
2014 $4,574 $79,621 $30,022 $49,599
2012 $4,274 $80,311 $30,282 $50,029
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10469114

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-17-207-023

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