Seller's Agent in 2024
Andra O'Neill
@ Properties
(847) 650-9093
35 in this area
232 Total Sales
306 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Estimated Value: $1,409,000 - $1,654,000
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,784
Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Heated Floors
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Burning Stove
- Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Property is near park
About This Home
As of November 2024Discover this stunning East Lake Bluff home, perfectly positioned on a spacious double lot in a prime location-just moments from town, the train, and the beach! This beautifully renovated, light-filled five-bedroom home boasts an open floor plan with expansive living spaces and the charm or yesteryear seamlessly blends with the modern updates to create a wonderful living space for today's buyer. The gourmet kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, flows seamlessly into the great room with 9-foot ceilings and a striking fieldstone fireplace. A gracious living room connects to the great room, while a separate dining room with built-ins, private office and a large breakfast/mudroom complete the main level. Upstairs, two staircases lead to five generous bedrooms with three full bathrooms, including two primary suites and a convenient laundry room, with ample closet space throughout. The basement has recently been expanded and has a finished recreation room and lots of storage. Step out from the kitchen to enjoy the wonderful, renovated screened porch or entertain on the patio beneath the shade of majestic oak trees. The fenced backyard offers both privacy and plenty of room for gatherings. This home is ideal for comfortable everyday living and unforgettable entertaining.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 10/18/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $24,970
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100 x 125
- Fenced Yard
- Corner Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 3,784 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Screened Porch
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
- Heated Floors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Schools
- Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Radiant Heating System
- Individual Controls for Heating
- Lake Michigan Water
- Multiple Water Heaters
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 18, 2024
Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Smith John W and Smith Dana L
Bought by
Hoopis Peter and Hoopis Melissa
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Houda Chedid
Compass
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-5.17%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$156,038
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,092,007
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$439,031
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 16, 2018
Closed on
Jun 14, 2018
Sold by
Welles Eric K and Welles Stephanie A
Bought by
Smith John W and Smith Dana
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Mrowiec
Compass
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$949,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,500
-5.05%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$712,125
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 2013
Sold by
Welles Eric K and Welles Stephanie A
Bought by
Welles Eric K and Welles Stephanie A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$770,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 16, 2003
Sold by
Welles Eric K and Welles Carrie
Bought by
Welles Eric K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$557,800
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 1994
Sold by
Yaralian Zaven and Yaralian Lorraine M
Bought by
Welles Eric K and Welles Carrie W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopis Peter | $1,375,000 | Proper Title | |
| Hoopis Peter | $1,375,000 | Proper Title | |
| Smith John W | $949,500 | Proper Title Llc | |
| Welles Eric K | -- | Old Republic National Title | |
| Welles Eric K | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Welles Eric K | $434,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Hoopis Peter | $1,100,000 | |
| Closed | Hoopis Peter | $1,100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith John W | $712,125 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $770,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $557,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $390,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 11/19/24 | Sold | $1,375,000 | 0.0% | $363 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/29/2024 10/29/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/28/2024 10/28/24 | Off Market | $1,375,000 | -- | -- | |
| 10/18/2024 10/18/24 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | +52.7% | $383 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/21/2018 06/21/18 | Sold | $949,500 | -5.1% | $251 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/03/2018 05/03/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/16/2018 04/16/18 | For Sale | $1,000,000 | -- | $264 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $24,970 | $408,931 | $152,232 | $256,699 |
| 2023 | $22,878 | $342,696 | $127,575 | $215,121 |
| 2022 | $22,878 | $323,402 | $120,392 | $203,010 |
| 2021 | $22,083 | $320,613 | $119,354 | $201,259 |
| 2020 | $21,601 | $322,386 | $120,014 | $202,372 |
| 2019 | $20,829 | $316,468 | $117,811 | $198,657 |
| 2018 | $25,229 | $399,366 | $130,714 | $268,652 |
| 2017 | $25,017 | $392,690 | $128,529 | $264,161 |
| 2016 | $24,123 | $373,777 | $122,339 | $251,438 |
| 2015 | $23,932 | $351,956 | $115,197 | $236,759 |
| 2014 | $23,748 | $348,846 | $103,424 | $245,422 |
| 2012 | $22,264 | $351,872 | $104,321 | $247,551 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Andra O'Neill
-
Houda Chedid
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Houda Chedid
Compass
(847) 987-8517
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
-
Andrew Mrowiec
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Andrew Mrowiec
Compass
(847) 308-2589
22 in this area
145 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12190653
APN: 12-21-118-013
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