NOT LISTED FOR SALE

245 E Ellis Ave Libertyville, IL 60048

Estimated Value: $734,445 - $872,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,793 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 01, 2020

Last sale price $499,000 $179 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,220/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Adler Park School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2020

Relax, unwind, and enjoy tranquil bliss all from your front porch. This two-story Colonial is perfectly situated on a quiet dead-end street in a great neighborhood and has so much to offer. Hardwood flooring extends throughout both the main and second level. With the sun-filled living room and adjoining dining room you are sure to have the perfect place to host family and friends. Love to cook? Create new recipes and memories in the eat-in kitchen which showcases all LG stainless steel appliances, a plethora of white cabinetry, large peninsula, and separate eating area with sliders to your two-level deck and private fully fenced yard. With the kitchen opening to the family room you can keep the conversations going once everyone is ready to relax. A first floor half bath and laundry/mud room complete the main level. Upstairs you are sure to find a space for everyone. The main bedroom features a private bath with whirlpool tub,separate shower, and a vast walk-in closet. Through the closet you will find access to a private room that is the prefect crafting/hobby room. Three additional bedrooms with generous closet space, recently remodeled bath (2016) offering a double sink vanity and subway tile tub/shower combo complete the second level. Adding to the living space is an ample finished basement with brand new carpet and large storage space. Brand new sump pump (2020), new furnace, A/C and Marvin windows (on first and second lvl) in 2016! Within minutes to everything, enjoy the closeness of the community along with all downtown Libertyville has to offer, from farmers market, shopping, restaurants and more. This is a must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie McDonnell

RE/MAX Suburban License #475124525 Listed on: 09/17/2020

RE/MAX Suburban

Last Buyer's Agent

David Wilkerson

eXp Realty License #475127936

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,378

Year Built

  • 1993

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,378

Year Built

1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1993
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1993

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Eating Area
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 26X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Other, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2793
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Rolled)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.2202

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • 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

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 128
  • Elementary School: Adler Park School
  • Middle School: Highland Middle School
  • High School: Libertyville High School
  • Junior High Dist: 70

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 137 X 70
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 11162020420000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12958.12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2020
Closed on
Nov 21, 2020
Sold by
Manchester Zachariah and Wu Manciiester Peffisin
Bought by
Ruffner Joshua and Ruffner Megan
Seller's Agent
Leslie McDonnell
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
David Wilkerson
eXp Realty
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$499,000
Current Estimated Value
$780,361

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281,361
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.43%
Original Mortgage
$449,100
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2013
Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Feldman Judd and Feldman Kristen
Bought by
Manchester Zachariah and Wu Manchester Peihsin
Seller's Agent
Sadie Winter Dana Cohen
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Leslie McDonnell
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$519,900
Sold Price
$484,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,400
-6.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.41%
Original Mortgage
$387,600
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Kline Dennis F and Kline Sandra L
Bought by
Gross Terrence P and Gross Beth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
7.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1994
Sold by
Grand National Bank
Bought by
Kline Dennis F and Kline Sandra I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
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
Ruffner Joshua $499,000 Chicago Title
Manchester Zachariah $484,500 1St American Title
Gross Terrence P $273,000 Imperial Land Title Inc
Kline Dennis F -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruffner Joshua $449,100
Previous Owner Manchester Zachariah $387,600
Previous Owner Gross Terrence P $203,000
Previous Owner Kline Dennis F $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/01/2020 12/01/20 Sold $499,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
09/19/2020 09/19/20 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 For Sale $499,000 +3.0% $179 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $484,500 -3.1% $179 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/04/2013 08/04/13 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2013 08/01/13 Price Changed $499,900 -3.8% $185 / Sq Ft
07/26/2013 07/26/13 Price Changed $519,900 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
07/26/2013 07/26/13 For Sale $519,900 -2.8% $192 / Sq Ft
07/18/2013 07/18/13 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2013 07/03/13 For Sale $534,900 +18.9% $198 / Sq Ft
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Sold $450,000 -7.4% $166 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/21/2012 03/21/12 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2012 02/11/12 Price Changed $486,000 -2.8% $180 / Sq Ft
06/19/2011 06/19/11 Price Changed $500,000 -4.8% $185 / Sq Ft
03/25/2011 03/25/11 Price Changed $525,000 -4.5% $194 / Sq Ft
02/21/2011 02/21/11 For Sale $550,000 -- $203 / 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 $13,378 $188,771 $65,492 $123,279
2023 $14,121 $174,111 $60,406 $113,705
2022 $14,121 $182,559 $58,060 $124,499
2021 $13,596 $178,629 $56,810 $121,819
2020 $13,289 $178,264 $55,855 $122,409
2019 $12,958 $176,569 $55,324 $121,245
2018 $12,762 $179,723 $55,173 $124,550
2017 $12,585 $174,049 $53,431 $120,618
2016 $12,170 $165,022 $50,660 $114,362
2015 $12,063 $154,240 $47,350 $106,890
2014 $10,317 $137,032 $44,490 $92,542
2012 $9,218 $131,308 $44,876 $86,432
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10861124

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-16-202-042