$525,000
SOLD OCT 25, 2024

306 E Sheridan Place Lake Bluff, IL 60044

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,378 Sq Ft
8,102 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$381 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a park
  • Tennis Courts
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Nestled in the heart of East Lake Bluff, this solid ranch offers the perfect canvas for your creative touch. Located on the Fourth of July parade route, this sunny south-facing home features inviting living room, dining room, kitchen with eat in space, 2/3 bed. Plus a walkout basement with office/3rd bed, bath, rec room, laundry and storage. With its prime location, just moments from the lake, Artesian Park, Lake Bluff Middle School and vibrant downtown, this property presents an incredible opportunity to bring your vision to life in one of the most desirable neighborhoods. Don't miss out on making this home your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daria Andrews

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475105041 Listed on: 09/09/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Fowler

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475174043

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,133

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 8,102 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 103

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Walk-Out Ranch
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,378 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,133

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Walk-Out Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1378
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: basements 1378 sq ft
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake
  • 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.186
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 103
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12133.34
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2024
Closed on
Oct 10, 2024
Sold by
Kathryn B Jenkins Declaration Of Trust and Jenkins Kathryn B
Bought by
Witt Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Daria Andrews
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Heather Fowler
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-12.35%
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$555,634

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,634
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Outstanding Balance
$442,247
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$107,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2021
Sold by
Jenkins John Fletcher and Jenkins Kathryn B
Bought by
Jenkins Kathryn B and Jenkins Kathryn B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1994
Sold by
Whitfield Janet L
Bought by
Jenkins John Fletcher and Jenkins Kathryn B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $525,000 Proper Title
Deed $525,000 Proper Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $158,333 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $445,000 New Conventional
Closed $445,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $198,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Sold $525,000 -12.4% $381 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2024 09/09/24 For Sale $599,000 -- $435 / 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 $12,133 $189,319 $114,427 $74,892
2023 $10,697 $174,520 $105,482 $69,038
2022 $10,697 $157,208 $95,018 $62,190
2021 $10,322 $155,852 $94,198 $61,654
2020 $10,098 $156,714 $94,719 $61,995
2019 $9,736 $153,837 $92,980 $60,857
2018 $10,029 $162,397 $103,248 $59,149
2017 $9,943 $159,682 $101,522 $58,160
2016 $9,576 $151,991 $96,632 $55,359
2015 $9,485 $143,118 $90,991 $52,127
2014 $8,189 $124,194 $81,691 $42,503
2012 $7,691 $125,272 $82,400 $42,872
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12158690

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-127-008