$560,000
SOLD NOV 12, 2024

306 E Prospect Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,442 Sq Ft
7,937 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$388 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Bungalow
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to 306 E Prospect Ave in Lake Bluff! This charming 1920s cottage is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on an incredible East Lake Bluff lot. With over 1,400+ square feet of living space, this home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The main living and dining areas are filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and tall ceilings. The flexible floor plan includes a kitchen and a first-floor laundry room, along with a bedroom and bathroom on the main level. Whether you want to renovate within the existing space or expand into the spacious yard, this home offers plenty of possibilities. Ideally located on East Prospect Ave, you'll be near the new ravine bridge, the park, and the beautiful Lake Bluff beach. Don't miss this rare chance to enjoy all that East Lake Bluff has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Johnson

Compass License #475124286 Listed on: 10/10/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

L C

Plus Real Estate Services, Inc. License #475204321

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 7,937 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62x121x62x121

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,442 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Cellar
  • Crawl Space

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,061

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1442
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Crawl,Cellar
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 599000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

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: 0.1822
  • Lot Dimensions: 62X121X62X121
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11060.7
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2024
Closed on
Nov 21, 2024
Sold by
Twitty Dennis J and Twitty Leslie Lynn
Bought by
306 Prospect Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Paula Johnson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
L C
Plus Real Estate Services, Inc.
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-6.51%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$591,440

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,440
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2016
Sold by
Twitty Leslie Lynn
Bought by
Twitty Dennis J and Twitty Leslie Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2003
Sold by
Ferris Elizabeth B
Bought by
Twitty Leslie Lynn
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $560,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $560,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Sold $560,000 -6.5% $388 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $415 / Sq Ft
10/10/2024 10/10/24 Price Changed $599,000 0.0% $415 / Sq Ft
08/31/2024 08/31/24 For Sale $599,000 -- $415 / 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 $11,061 $190,685 $118,953 $71,732
2023 $10,243 $159,799 $99,685 $60,114
2022 $10,243 $150,802 $94,072 $56,730
2021 $9,884 $149,502 $93,261 $56,241
2020 $9,670 $150,329 $93,777 $56,552
2019 $11,368 $178,641 $92,056 $86,585
2018 $10,135 $164,057 $102,162 $61,895
2017 $10,124 $161,314 $100,454 $60,860
2016 $11,126 $175,626 $95,616 $80,010
2015 $11,025 $165,373 $90,034 $75,339
2014 $11,095 $161,954 $80,833 $81,121
2012 $10,140 $163,359 $81,534 $81,825
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12136117

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-121-027