NOT LISTED FOR SALE

240 E Prospect Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $762,000 - $1,146,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,770 Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 13, 2015

Last sale price $500,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,859 / mo

166 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Cottage
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • 5-minute walk to Artesian Park Field House

About This Home

As of February 2015

Charming vintage home w/flexible flr plan in E Lake Bluff close to beach, parks, town & commuter train. Large 15' x 11' foyer welcomes you. 1st floor: liv rm, din rm, kit, office, full bth, fam rm w/frp. 2nd floor: bonus rm w/frpl, balcony, mstr w/mstr bth,2 bdrms & full bath. 3rd floor:4th bdrm & tandem rm. Brick patio, fenced yd & 2 car det garage. Newer roof, gutters, glass sliding door, fresh paint, new carpet

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Wilson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475093438 Listed on: 07/05/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Royster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133732

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Style Of House: Cottage
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Enclosed Porch Heated, Tandem Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Enclosed Porch Heated, Dimensions: 15X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Tandem Rm, Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Other, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2770
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.1281

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45X124
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12211200180000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12380.43

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2014
Closed on
Feb 6, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michele Wilson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jean Royster
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.93%
Current Estimated Value
$1,026,976

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$526,976
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$122,929
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$904,047

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2004
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
$395,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2000
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
$359,800
Interest Rate
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1994
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
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$500,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$570,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
$450,000 First American Title
$240,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $400,000
Previous Owner $395,000
Previous Owner $359,800
Previous Owner $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Sold $500,000 -4.7% $181 / Sq Ft
12/18/2014 12/18/14 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2014 10/08/14 Price Changed $524,900 -1.0% $189 / Sq Ft
08/09/2014 08/09/14 Price Changed $530,000 -3.5% $191 / Sq Ft
07/05/2014 07/05/14 For Sale $549,000 -- $198 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $15,812 $259,099 $94,945 $164,154
2024 $15,812 $237,751 $87,122 $150,629
2023 $12,877 $199,242 $73,011 $126,231
2022 $12,877 $188,024 $68,900 $119,124
2021 $12,426 $186,403 $68,306 $118,097
2020 $12,157 $187,434 $68,684 $118,750
2019 $11,720 $183,993 $67,423 $116,570
2018 $11,525 $185,716 $73,862 $111,854
2017 $11,426 $182,611 $72,627 $109,984
2016 $11,007 $173,816 $69,129 $104,687
2015 $10,948 $163,668 $65,093 $98,575
2014 $12,380 $178,764 $58,440 $120,324
2012 $12,518 $194,658 $58,947 $135,711
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Michele Wilson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 217-1760

    1 Total Sale

    Michele Wilson
    Section Image

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jean Royster

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 234-8000

    5 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Jean Royster
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08663750

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-120-018

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

240 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.