NOT LISTED FOR SALE

300 Bluffs Edge Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,511,822 - $1,829,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,350 Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2016

Last sale price $1,382,500 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,602/month

186 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2016

Location! Nestled among multi million dollar homes and across the street from Lake Michigan, situated on a magnificent lot, this home will be a long time favorite. One level living at its best, with excellent east west exposure and expansive windows with long views of a beautifully landscaped yard. Enjoy easy access to a private beach. Updated and expanded in the past 15 years, this home is in excellent condition and offers ample space for the extended family and very easy entertaining inside and out. Various rooms empty out on patios. The three season porch integrates easily with the rest of the home to provide a great flow for entertaining along with a spacious family room with an adjacent wet bar. The master bedroom is comfortable, well equipped and flows out to the back yard. All bedrooms are en suite. A finished basement offers additional finished living space. The heated three car garage, sprinkler system, security system and beautifully lit up garden complete this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rina Du Toit

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471000177 Listed on: 10/19/2015

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

William Castle

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475077692

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,298

Year Built

  • 1961

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,298

Year Built

1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Disability Access: Yes
  • Disability Access Details: 32 inch or more wide doors, 36 inch or more wide halls, Doors-Pocket, Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1961
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1961

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Cleaner
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Sustainable, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Foyer, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 29X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 30X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 15X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 24X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4350
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.9883

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Circular
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 188X242X178X238
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16032020090000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 16693.54

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2015
Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Georgia L West Revocable Trust
Bought by
Bennett Edward H and Bennett Marcia O
Seller's Agent
Rina Du Toit
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
William Castle
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,382,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$292,500
-17.46%
Current Estimated Value
$1,734,095

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$351,595
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Outstanding Balance
$670,734
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,045,873

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2008
Sold by
West Henry J and West Georgia L
Bought by
West Georgia L and Georgia L West Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1997
Sold by
Pedersen George C
Bought by
West Henry J and West Georgia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
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
Bennett Edward H $1,382,500 Fort Dearborn Title
West Georgia L -- None Available
West Henry J $825,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bennett Edward H $840,000
Previous Owner West Georgia L $89,000
Previous Owner West Henry J $250,000
Previous Owner West Henry J $560,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2016 07/08/16 Sold $1,382,500 -7.5% $318 / Sq Ft
04/22/2016 04/22/16 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2016 04/04/16 Price Changed $1,495,000 -5.1% $344 / Sq Ft
01/28/2016 01/28/16 Price Changed $1,575,000 -6.0% $362 / Sq Ft
10/19/2015 10/19/15 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $385 / 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 $25,298 $456,579 $228,610 $227,969
2023 $25,319 $411,555 $206,066 $205,489
2022 $25,319 $426,759 $226,374 $200,385
2021 $24,011 $412,527 $218,825 $193,702
2020 $23,344 $412,527 $218,825 $193,702
2019 $22,499 $410,597 $217,801 $192,796
2018 $20,278 $389,404 $198,689 $190,715
2017 $19,827 $387,158 $197,543 $189,615
2016 $18,758 $368,582 $188,065 $180,517
2015 $18,284 $342,453 $174,733 $167,720
2014 $16,478 $308,628 $234,156 $74,472
2012 $15,939 $310,428 $235,522 $74,906
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09067078

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-03-202-009