NOT LISTED FOR SALE

307 Ravine Forest Dr Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,606,284 - $1,802,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,142 Sq Ft
$413/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2016

Last sale price $1,075,000 $260 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,417/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of July 2016

Striking brick home with over 4100 square feet of beautiful living space on .69 acre professionally landscaped lot and preferred street in east Lake Bluff. Enjoy the spacious sun filled living room and dining room, inviting sun porch, comfortable bright family room, and lovely eat in kitchen will walls of windows. Clean, crisp and shows like a model! A true 5-bedroom home with wonderful floor plan and space for all. Enjoy the private master suite with incredible walk in closet, exceptional bath, gas fireplace and separate staircase. Easily accessible to second floor with four generously sized bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, and one is en-suite. Updated full baths, plus 2 powder rooms on first floor. Basement has large rec room with fireplace, plenty of storage, laundry room and access to the rare 3 car-attached garage. The backyard is exceptional with gracious patios for entertaining, plenty of yard for fun and games, pretty ravine property on one side, and fenced in. A true winner

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daria Andrews

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475105041 Listed on: 04/25/2016

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Diesi

Baird & Warner License #475135129

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,613

Year Built

  • 1953

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,613

Year Built

1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.2
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1953

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X25, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X22, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 11X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 14X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X24, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 26X31, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X22, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4142
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.693

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: LAKE BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: LAKE BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 197 X 185 X 179 X 189
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12213060140000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 23788

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2016
Closed on
Jul 11, 2016
Sold by
Palutsis Helen E and Palutsis Gregory R
Bought by
Sugrue Brendan J and Sugrue Beverley
Seller's Agent
Daria Andrews
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Diesi
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.44%
Current Estimated Value
$1,708,821

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$633,821
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.12%
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Outstanding Balance
$622,052
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,086,769

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2008
Sold by
Palutsis Gregory R and Palutsis Helen E
Bought by
Helen E Palutsis Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2008
Sold by
Helen E Palutsis Trust
Bought by
Palutsis Gregory R and Palutsis Helen E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2007
Sold by
Palutsis Helen E and Palutsis Gregory R
Bought by
Palutsis Helen E and Palutsis Gregory R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2007
Sold by
Palutsis Helen E and Palutsis Gregory R
Bought by
Palutsis Gregory R and Palutsis Helen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2004
Sold by
Palutsis Helen E and Palutsis Gregory R
Bought by
Palutsis Helen E and Palutsis Gregory R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1993
Sold by
Northern Trust Company
Bought by
Palutsis Gregory R and Palutsis Helen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
7%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sugrue Brendan J $1,075,000 Ct
Helen E Palutsis Trust -- None Available
Palutsis Gregory R -- Lawyers
Palutsis Helen E -- None Available
Palutsis Gregory R -- Lawyers
Palutsis Helen E -- Lawyers
Palutsis Helen E -- --
Palutsis Gregory R $393,333 Intercounty Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sugrue Brendan J $775,000
Previous Owner Palutsis Gregory R $850,000
Previous Owner Palutsis Gregory R $472,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Sold $1,075,000 -4.4% $260 / Sq Ft
05/03/2016 05/03/16 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2016 04/25/16 For Sale $1,125,000 -- $272 / 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 $28,613 $421,089 $199,153 $221,936
2023 $26,845 $400,696 $178,238 $222,458
2022 $26,845 $385,479 $171,469 $214,010
2021 $25,909 $382,154 $169,990 $212,164
2020 $25,345 $384,267 $170,930 $213,337
2019 $24,438 $377,213 $167,792 $209,421
2018 $24,640 $358,298 $189,141 $169,157
2017 $26,496 $415,550 $185,979 $229,571
2016 $25,550 $395,536 $177,022 $218,514
2015 $25,349 $372,444 $166,687 $205,757
2014 $23,161 $340,371 $149,651 $190,720
2012 $21,714 $343,323 $150,949 $192,374
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09205287

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-306-014