NOT LISTED FOR SALE

303 Briar Ln Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $895,000 - $1,141,974

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,784 Sq Ft
$358/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 13, 2018

Last sale price $560,000 $201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,638/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 4-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of June 2018

Excellent value in this timeless mid-century modern home tucked at the back of awesome cul-de-sac in ever so quaint East Lake Bluff! Just steps to Lake Bluff beach and a quick jaunt to coffee house, fine dining and shops! This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home features white kitchen with stainless appliance, retro style eating space and formal Living (with wood burning fireplace) and Dining rooms. Family room situated on east side of home and loaded with natural sunlight! Work from your 1st floor office and enjoy an additional 5 more bedrooms on the 2nd floor as well. Or use the office as another bedroom with the 1st floor full bath! So love the inside and then be impressed with the gorgeous front and back yards too! New sleek deck installed last year. Privacy, functionality and fun all in one package!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Wurster

Compass License #475132103 Listed on: 01/29/2018

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sally Wood

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475164261

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Beidler

Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,144

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Southern Exposure

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,144

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Style Of House: Contemporary
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1952
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 26X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X3, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Sun/Florida Room, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 18X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 21X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2784
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.43

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
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2784

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: LAKE BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: LAKE BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 125SX147X125X149
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12213030380000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11726.99

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2018
Closed on
Jun 13, 2018
Sold by
Wojda Romain and Wojda Heather J
Bought by
Bjork Sean C and Bjork Christina M
Seller's Agent
Tracy Wurster
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Megan Beidler
Griffith, Grant & Lackie
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-6.65%
Current Estimated Value
$996,994

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$436,994
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2012
Sold by
Murray Thomas D and Estate Of Jane T Bayer
Bought by
Wojda Romain R and Wojda Heather J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,500
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1993
Sold by
Bayer Jane T
Bought by
Chicago Title & Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1993
Sold by
Chicago Title & Trust Company
Bought by
Northern Trust Bank Lake Forest
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
Bjork Sean C $560,000 Chicago Title
Wojda Romain R $390,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Chicago Title & Trust Company -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Northern Trust Bank Lake Forest $146,666 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bjork Sean C $516,000
Closed Bjork Sean C $448,000
Previous Owner Wojda Romain R $50,000
Previous Owner Wojda Romain R $370,500
Previous Owner Bayer Jane T $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2018 06/13/18 Sold $560,000 -6.7% $201 / Sq Ft
04/21/2018 04/21/18 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2018 02/10/18 For Sale $599,900 0.0% $215 / Sq Ft
02/03/2018 02/03/18 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2018 01/29/18 For Sale $599,900 -- $215 / 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 $14,144 $223,643 $160,863 $62,780
2023 $13,069 $202,117 $145,380 $56,737
2022 $13,069 $190,738 $137,195 $53,543
2021 $12,611 $189,093 $136,012 $53,081
2020 $12,338 $190,139 $136,764 $53,375
2019 $11,895 $186,648 $134,253 $52,395
2018 $6,636 $197,440 $150,629 $46,811
2017 $12,172 $194,140 $148,111 $46,029
2016 $11,727 $184,790 $140,978 $43,812
2015 $11,622 $174,002 $132,748 $41,254
2014 $8,191 $124,216 $119,180 $5,036
2012 $7,449 $125,294 $120,214 $5,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09843211

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-303-038