NOT LISTED FOR SALE

309 Circle Dr Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $829,000 - $1,208,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,663 Sq Ft
$388/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $780,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,606/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2021

A beautiful Cape cod on a quiet cul de sac in East Lake Bluff. A complete gut rehab and rebuild in 2006. 4 bedrooms and 2.1 baths with a wonderful floor plan invite you in to this charming house in a great location. A large chef's kitchen with loads of counter space, a walk in pantry, open to family room, and beautiful views of the lush, fully fenced back yard. A great mud room and loads of light, hardwood floors, newer carpet, custom plantation shutters and beautiful finishes are a few of the features you will find in this delightful home. A first floor master makes this a very desirable home for todays lifestyle! New hardscape in 2017 and new driveway in 2020! This home is ready for your family to relax and enjoy. All in a walk to location to town, parks and beach!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie Colette

Compass License #475123093 Listed on: 04/19/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,087

Year Built

  • Built in 1942 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 112
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,663 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Skylights
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Location

  • Property is near 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
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • East Lake Bluff Subdivision, Cape Cod Floorplan

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,087

Year Built

Built in 1942 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: East Lake Bluff
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Rebuilt Year: 2006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2663
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Plus 1250 in Basement including 300 sf finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet,Custom Cabinetry,SolidSurfaceCounter
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • MRD_MBB: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X14
  • Bedroom 3 Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2 Window: Plantation Shutters
  • Living Room Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Master Bedroom Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Window: Plantation Shutters
  • Bedroom 4 Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4 Window: Plantation Shutters

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: West
  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Hot Tub, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Carport
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.172
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 112
  • 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: 13087.4
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2021
Closed on
Aug 18, 2021
Sold by
Scott Jeffrey M and Scott Sharon N
Bought by
Cwienkala Michael T and Mortimer Christine E
Seller's Agent
Marie Colette
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$780,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,033,491

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$253,491
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.70%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2018
Sold by
Scott Jeffery M and Scott Sharon N
Bought by
Scott Jeffery M and Scott Sharon N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2004
Sold by
Andersen Brad W
Bought by
Scott Jeffrey M and Scott Sharon N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2004
Sold by
Lennox William R and Lennox Kenneth L
Bought by
Andersen Brad W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,900
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Cwienkala Michael T $785,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Scott Jeffery M -- None Available
Scott Jeffrey M $385,000 --
Andersen Brad W $317,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cwienkala Michael T $548,250
Previous Owner Scott Jeffrey M $315,000
Previous Owner Andersen Brad W $205,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $780,000 +4.1% $293 / Sq Ft
04/27/2021 04/27/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/26/2021 04/26/21 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 For Sale $749,000 -- $281 / 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 $14,287 $243,522 $104,562 $138,960
2023 $13,199 $204,077 $87,625 $116,452
2022 $13,199 $192,586 $82,691 $109,895
2021 $12,737 $190,925 $81,978 $108,947
2020 $12,461 $191,981 $82,431 $109,550
2019 $13,087 $204,763 $80,918 $123,845
2018 $15,045 $238,620 $89,444 $149,176
2017 $14,792 $234,631 $87,949 $146,682
2016 $14,255 $223,330 $83,713 $139,617
2015 $14,132 $210,292 $78,826 $131,466
2014 $12,464 $185,917 $66,838 $119,079
2012 $11,695 $187,530 $67,418 $120,112
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11052257

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-301-014