Christine Bluthardt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 212-1311
41 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$689,000 Price
306 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Lake Bluff AreaEstimated Value: $1,372,000 - $1,658,881
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,784
Sq Ft
$400/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
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $24,970
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 12,502 Sq Ft 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
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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
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
$139,220
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,084,359
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$429,861
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 Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lake Bluff, IL
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Christine Bluthardt
-
Jamie Walker
Jamie Walker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 282-0398
74 Total Sales
2 in Lake Bluff
$915K - $1.1M Price Range
-
Nancy Karp
Nancy Karp
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 287-9730
79 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$910,000 Price
-
Robert Safranski
Robert Safranski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 832-5674
60 Total Sales
2 in Lake Bluff
$490K - $508K Price Range
-
Cecille Plurad
Cecille Plurad
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 761-6689
182 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$585,100 Price
-
Maurice Hampton
Maurice Hampton
Centered International Realty
(844) 628-5568
19 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$526,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,100,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Smith Dana L | $680,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith John W | $712,125 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $780,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $770,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $557,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $515,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $285,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welles Eric K | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,144 | $445,651 | $165,902 | $279,749 |
| 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
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Andra O'Neill
Seller's Agent in 2024
Andra O'Neill
@ Properties
(847) 650-9093
230 Total Sales
-
Houda Chedid
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Houda Chedid
Compass
(847) 987-8517
38 Total Sales
-
Andrew Mrowiec
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Andrew Mrowiec
Compass
(847) 308-2589
125 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12190653
APN: 12-21-118-013
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