Seller's Agent in 2021
Tracy Adams
Compass
(312) 972-2515
65 Total Sales
307 Newman Ct Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Estimated Value: $1,468,000 - $1,659,440
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,966
Sq Ft
$536/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Community Lake
- Property is near park
- Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 5-minute walk to Ravine Park
About This Home
As of August 2021City chic meets beachside village with a huge splash! Every inch of this 3000 sf home has been beautifully transformed and technologically upgraded into exactly what today's buyers are looking for and is situated in the downtown east Lake Bluff and on a beautiful, private lot! Step inside and immediately be impressed with beautiful new hardwood floors, light and bright white woodwork/trim, high ceilings and open floor plan concept with clean lines. Pretty living room off the foyer showcases stone fireplace and sits adjacent to spacious formal dining room making for the perfect spot to entertain. Drop dead gorgeous newly designer kitchen features nothing but the highest quality appliances (Viking, Sub Zero, Bosch) new quartzite countertops and backsplash, Waterworks fixture plus new lighting and brushed gold hardware! The enormous center island is perfect for serving up drinks with a gathering of friends or a quick snack with the kids. Convenient informal dining space takes in beautiful views of the yard and transitions seamlessly into the Family room complete with new fireplace featuring quartzite surround and new mantle plus amazing wall of windows and French doors leading to one of two patio areas! Upstairs you will find your oasis! Four bedrooms with new hardwood floors and Hunter Douglass automated shades in every room! Primary bedroom shows off nicely with vaulted ceilings, yet another new quartzite surround fireplace and a bath that will rival any five star hotel! This just completed bath features absolutely stunning oversized shower complete with body sprays, dual shower heads and awesome herringbone marble walls plus floating double vanities with Koehler fixtures. Super cool bedroom with full bath is tucked off the beaten path with vaulted ceiling and can be used as the perfect private guest suite or office. Two additional generously sized bedrooms share a shiny white hall bath. Lower level is jaw dropping! All recently recreated to make this your perfect retreat and workout area! Glass walls and doors promote a real spa gym feel and keep the room open to the rest of the space. Recreational area complete with flat screen TVs, Sonos sound bar and speakers stay with the house. You will also find an additional bedroom and full bath plus ample storage in this amazing lower level! Technology upgrades to this house include: Phillips Hue lighting throughout creating a visual concert in every room; whole house wireless Eero's system; Nest Thermostats; Ring door system; and Hunter Douglass automated window blinds in all rooms on 2nd floor. Professionally designed and maintained yard has mature perennials and gardens plus handsome stone patios and raised bed garden! Really beautiful and quaint area to entertain privately and for kids to play! This exceptional house and lot are located in the ideal location- very close to beach, vibrant downtown shops, restaurants & train and is a "walk to school" and park location. NOTE: showings to begin Friday (7/9) through Sun (7/11) with an open for the public on 7/11 (1-3pm).
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,531
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 8,364 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 64x131
- Fenced Yard
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Shake Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,966 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Central Vacuum
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Blinds
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Shower Body Spray
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Lake Bluff Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Water Purifier
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Community Lake
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 5, 2021
Closed on
Aug 19, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tracy Adams
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Collin Wasiak
Compass
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-4.74%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.53%
Original Mortgage
$1,028,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 14, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Carollo
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-4.52%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.80%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 26, 2016
Closed on
Dec 30, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Megan Sparrow Jordan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joanne Marzano
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,235,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-10.93%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.70%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 12, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 15, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $1,285,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| $950,000 | Altima Title Llc | ||
| $1,110,000 | Proper Title Llc | ||
| $1,025,000 | First American Title | ||
| $240,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,028,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $760,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $800,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $170,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | ||
| Closed | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2021 08/27/21 | Sold | $1,285,000 | -4.7% | $433 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/25/2021 07/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/05/2021 07/05/21 | For Sale | $1,349,000 | +42.0% | $455 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/23/2020 11/23/20 | Sold | $950,000 | -4.5% | $320 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/09/2020 10/09/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/09/2020 10/09/20 | For Sale | $995,000 | -9.5% | $335 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/03/2017 01/03/17 | Sold | $1,100,000 | -10.9% | $371 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/21/2016 11/21/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/26/2016 07/26/16 | For Sale | $1,235,000 | -- | $416 / 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 | $32,470 | $522,867 | $136,592 | $386,275 |
| 2024 | $31,643 | $479,785 | $125,337 | $354,448 |
| 2023 | $25,849 | $442,279 | $115,539 | $326,740 |
| 2022 | $25,849 | $371,396 | $97,022 | $274,374 |
| 2021 | $24,947 | $368,193 | $96,185 | $272,008 |
| 2020 | $24,404 | $370,229 | $96,717 | $273,512 |
| 2019 | $23,531 | $363,433 | $94,942 | $268,491 |
| 2018 | $23,529 | $372,863 | $104,963 | $267,900 |
| 2017 | $23,331 | $366,630 | $103,208 | $263,422 |
| 2016 | $24,465 | $378,987 | $98,237 | $280,750 |
| 2015 | $24,272 | $356,862 | $92,502 | $264,360 |
| 2014 | $21,074 | $302,229 | $83,048 | $219,181 |
| 2012 | $19,240 | $304,850 | $83,768 | $221,082 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tracy Adams
-
Collin Wasiak
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Collin Wasiak
Compass
(312) 602-5772
137 Total Sales
-
Jean Anderson
Seller's Agent in 2020
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 254-1850
114 Total Sales
-
Donna Mancuso
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Donna Mancuso
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 347-8245
93 Total Sales
-
Patricia Carollo
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Patricia Carollo
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 995-1887
34 Total Sales
-
Megan Sparrow Jordan
Seller's Agent in 2017
Megan Sparrow Jordan
@ Properties
(847) 533-2852
34 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11143802
APN: 12-21-303-008
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