NOT LISTED FOR SALE

248 Circle Dr Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $862,000 - $1,203,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,196 Sq Ft
$318/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2021

Last sale price $617,000 $193 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,569/month

186 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near a park
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2021

Location, Location, Location! Enjoy 3,100 sqft of living space in this East Lake Bluff surprise. NOT A DRIVE BY! Bright and Sunny open floor plan! This 4 bedroom 3 and half bath home has been remodeled top to bottom. Steps to Artesian Park, town, train, beach and Lake Bluff Middle School. Beautiful remodel features Hardwood on first and second floors, kitchen cabinets, SS appliances. Open family room w/ fireplace. Working from home made easy with First floor office/den. First floor 4th bedroom can also be used as office. Two additional sitting/family areas on the first floor to offer multiple options. Second flr master suite w/ balcony and two additional generous sized bedrooms. Loads of storage. Private yard, 2 car attached garage, nestled on a quiet Cul-de-sac street. This home has it all! FLOOR PLANS IN additional information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Esplin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142221 Listed on: 09/28/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Luis Lopez

Extreme Realty License #475185426

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 10,759 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64x164x63x162
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,196 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,888

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 3196
  • Room Type: Office, Sitting Room, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.247
  • Lot Dimensions: 64X164X63X162
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14888
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2020
Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Vincent Travis and Vincent Mandy
Bought by
Abrams Bruce and Abrams Johanna
Seller's Agent
Kristen Esplin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Luis Lopez
Extreme Realty
Sold Price
$617,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,015,272

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$398,272
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.73%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2017
Sold by
Gordian Fund Llc
Bought by
Vincent Travis and Vincent Mandy

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2016
Closed on
Sep 1, 2016
Sold by
Dangremond Adrianna J and Kemp Margaret
Bought by
Gordian Fund Lp
Seller's Agent
Chris Veech
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Walsh
247 Brokers, LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-15.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2004
Sold by
Gomez Janet H
Bought by
Gomez Janet and Janet Gomez Trust
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
Abrams Bruce $617,000 Chicago Title
Vincent Travis $620,000 Attorney
Gordian Fund Lp $445,000 Ct
Gomez Janet -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Abrams Bruce $548,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Sold $617,000 -3.4% $193 / Sq Ft
04/10/2021 04/10/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Price Changed $639,000 -1.5% $200 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Price Changed $649,000 -3.9% $203 / Sq Ft
09/28/2020 09/28/20 For Sale $675,000 +51.7% $211 / Sq Ft
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Sold $445,000 -5.1% $139 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2016 07/21/16 Price Changed $469,000 -6.0% $147 / Sq Ft
06/05/2016 06/05/16 Price Changed $499,000 -5.0% $156 / Sq Ft
05/02/2016 05/02/16 For Sale $525,000 -- $164 / 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 $15,001 $238,973 $129,624 $109,349
2023 $14,131 $213,876 $116,011 $97,865
2022 $14,131 $205,754 $111,605 $94,149
2021 $13,636 $203,979 $110,642 $93,337
2020 $13,341 $205,107 $111,254 $93,853
2019 $14,888 $232,125 $109,212 $122,913
2018 $10,519 $167,019 $120,852 $46,167
2017 $10,705 $164,227 $118,832 $45,395
2016 $9,532 $246,356 $113,109 $133,247
2015 $13,077 $231,974 $106,506 $125,468
2014 $13,098 $200,038 $95,621 $104,417
2012 $11,942 $201,773 $96,450 $105,323
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10884146

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-301-011