NOT LISTED FOR SALE

245 E North Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,037,000 - $1,404,272

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,811 Sq Ft
$460/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 06, 2020

Last sale price $825,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,565/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of January 2020

CONTINGENT BUT PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHOW! Fabulous home located steps from the vibrant community of Lake Bluff! The meticulously maintained and updated home is move-in ready for today's buyer. Enter into a gracious two story foyer with ideal floor plan and natural flow. The open and updated kitchen w/high-end appliances overlooks the eating area and large family room w/ fireplace plus built-ins. Plantation shutters add to the charm of the living room and separate dining room which are perfect spaces for entertaining. The first floor also boasts refinished hardwood floors, a separate office/den, mudroom and idyllic screened porch. All south facing & flooded with natural light. The upstairs is comprised of four large bedrooms, a pristine bathroom and serene Master Suite w/gorgeous bath & walk-in closet. Tons of storage throughout. A finished basement with recreation area and full bath complete the package. Situated on a private large corner lot plus a gorgeous fenced-in yard and brick paver patio. Attached 2 car garage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Amory Weninger

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475145156 Listed on: 09/04/2019

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Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Iantoni

Compass License #475182302

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1986

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1986
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1986

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X4, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Screened Porch, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Game Room, Breakfast Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 15X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2811
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.2266

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3747

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12211120130000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 18267.52

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2019
Closed on
Dec 26, 2019
Sold by
Westerman John and Westerman Brooke
Bought by
Swaine James E and Swainw Shasta L
Seller's Agent
Susan Amory Weninger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Iantoni
Compass
List Price
$869,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.06%
Current Estimated Value
$1,293,068

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$468,068
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$701,250
Outstanding Balance
$635,171
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$657,897

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2008
Sold by
Cartus Corp
Bought by
Westerman John and Westerman Brooke

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$635,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2007
Sold by
Fallen Dennis K and Fallen Gayle T
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$635,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1995
Sold by
Peyton Patrick J and Peyton Melanie L
Bought by
Fallen Dennis K and Fallen Gayle T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,400
Interest Rate
7.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1993
Sold by
Kay Douglas Iii Robert and Kay Douglas Lynn
Bought by
Peyton Patrick J and Peyton Melanie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
6.82%
Source: Public Records

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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
Swaine James E $825,000 Chicago Title
Westerman John $1,035,000 Burnet Title Llc
Cartus Financial Corp $1,035,000 Burnet Title Llc
Fallen Dennis K $473,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Peyton Patrick J $293,333 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Swaine James E $701,250
Previous Owner Westerman John $635,000
Previous Owner Fallen Dennis K $378,400
Previous Owner Peyton Patrick J $352,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/06/2020 01/06/20 Sold $825,000 -2.8% $293 / Sq Ft
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Price Changed $849,000 -2.3% $302 / Sq Ft
09/04/2019 09/04/19 For Sale $869,000 -- $309 / 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 $21,481 $335,062 $124,333 $210,729
2023 $21,481 $302,814 $112,367 $190,447
2022 $19,791 $285,766 $106,041 $179,725
2021 $19,100 $283,301 $105,126 $178,175
2020 $18,685 $284,867 $105,707 $179,160
2019 $18,016 $279,638 $103,767 $175,871
2018 $17,423 $288,455 $114,970 $173,485
2017 $19,344 $305,004 $113,048 $191,956
2016 $18,648 $290,314 $107,603 $182,711
2015 $18,495 $273,365 $101,321 $172,044
2014 $16,375 $242,387 $90,966 $151,421
2012 $15,358 $244,490 $91,755 $152,735
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10505947

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-112-013