$590,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

29502 N Birch Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,893 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Expansive 4-Bedroom Home with Pond Views! Welcome to your new home - a spacious, light-filled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath gem just under 3,000 sq ft, with an additional 1,300 sq ft in the basement ready for your vision! This east-facing home welcomes morning light and offers stunning pond views, making every sunrise and sunset feel magical. The backyard patio is perfect for grilling, relaxing, and enjoying peaceful evenings just steps from the neighborhood playground. Inside, the heart of the home is the large eat-in kitchen, seamlessly flowing into the family room featuring vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace. The main floor also includes a formal dining room, spacious living room, and a large private office - perfect for working from home. A convenient mudroom off the 2-car garage includes a dedicated laundry space. Upstairs, retreat to your private primary suite oasis. Three additional generously sized bedrooms share a full hall bathroom. Located just minutes from grocery stores, Target, Starbucks, and a variety of shops and restaurants, this home truly combines comfort, convenience, and community. Don't miss your chance to make this exceptional family home your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brendan Santi

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475156085 Listed on: 05/17/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Carol Santi

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122054

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Carlucci

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475184189

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,380

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82x12x12x76x95x52
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $175 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,893 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger
  • Westward Management Services Association, Phone Number (773) 572-0880
  • Sanctuary Subdivision
  • Property managed by Westward Management Services
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,380

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$175 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Sanctuary
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 2893
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Office, Foyer, Storage
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2949
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • List Price: 564900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 175
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Westward Management Services
  • Management Contact Name: Westward Management Services
  • Management Phone: 773-572-0880

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 82X12X12X76X95X52
  • 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: 13380
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2025
Closed on
Jun 8, 2025
Sold by
Perrelli Ferruccio and Perrelli Samantha
Bought by
Springer Megan and Springer Robert John
Seller's Agent
Brendan Santi
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kim Carlucci
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$564,900
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
4.44%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.52%
Original Mortgage
$436,083
Outstanding Balance
$435,689
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$156,003

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2019
Sold by
Perrelli Ferruccio and Perrelli Samantha
Bought by
Perrelli Ferruccio and Perrelli Samantha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,200
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2018
Closed on
Jun 14, 2018
Sold by
Gao Yongming and Jia Mei
Bought by
Perrelli Ferruccio and Beresid Samantha
Seller's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Buyer's Agent
Brendan Santi
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$386,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2005
Sold by
Lam Yau Wah and The Yau Wah Lam Trust
Bought by
Gao Yongming and Jia Mei

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$374,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2004
Sold by
Lam Yau Wah and Lam Karen T
Bought by
Lam Yau Wah and Lam Karen T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1996
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Lam Yau Wah and Lam Karen T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
7.74%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $590,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $386,000 Affinity Title Services Llc
Deed $467,500 Ticor
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Trustee Deed $285,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $436,083 VA
Previous Owner $294,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $303,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $306,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $234,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $310,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $340,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $374,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $186,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $191,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $207,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $590,000 +4.4% $204 / Sq Ft
05/18/2025 05/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Sale $564,900 +46.3% $195 / Sq Ft
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Sold $386,000 -3.5% $133 / Sq Ft
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Price Changed $399,900 -2.5% $138 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 For Sale $410,000 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
01/05/2017 01/05/17 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
12/23/2016 12/23/16 For Rent $2,500 -- --
12/23/2016 12/23/16 Under Contract -- -- --
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 $13,380 $185,497 $43,645 $141,852
2023 $11,459 $170,996 $40,233 $130,763
2022 $11,459 $149,945 $35,280 $114,665
2021 $11,189 $148,652 $34,976 $113,676
2020 $10,950 $149,474 $35,169 $114,305
2019 $10,573 $146,730 $34,523 $112,207
2018 $10,398 $148,158 $35,930 $112,228
2017 $10,277 $145,681 $35,329 $110,352
2016 $9,997 $145,962 $35,396 $110,566
2015 $9,880 $137,441 $33,330 $104,111
2014 $9,969 $138,666 $35,909 $102,757
2012 $9,376 $139,868 $36,220 $103,648
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12357075

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-18-101-099