NOT LISTED FOR SALE

312 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $939,000 - $979,340

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
$436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2018

Last sale price $640,000 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,731/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of January 2018

This storybook 3 bedroom home has a bonus office/4th bedroom on the first floor. With a premier location overlooking the boulevard of East Center Avenue, the brick and cedar home is located just blocks from Lake Michigan, downtown Lake Bluff, recently renovated Artesian Park, train, and schools. This beautifully updated vintage home exudes character and charm from the inside out. Features include tall ceilings, hardwood floors, arched doorways, new designer selected lighting, and three fireplaces. The newly transformed kitchen has top-of-the-line Dacor stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, white herringbone tile backsplash, and more. The tranquil master suite has a fireplace, two closets, and a well-appointed stone bathroom with Kohler and Rohl fixtures. The spacious basement provides wonderful media and recreation areas with custom Alder cabinetry, slate lined wine cellar, craft/hobby/workshop room, laundry, and storage space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean Royster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133732 Listed on: 09/18/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Annie Lenzke

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133720

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Vrielink

ALLURE Real Estate License #471002387

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,955

Year Built

  • 1937

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Workroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,955

Year Built

1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1937
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1937

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Workroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 13X22, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2208
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1435

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2208

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: 50 X 125
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12211180160000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11483.05

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2017
Closed on
Jan 6, 2018
Sold by
Milligan Thomas F and Milligan Karen W
Bought by
Dunnick Cole Gillen and Dunnick Christina Therese
Seller's Agent
Jean Royster
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Vrielink
ALLURE Real Estate
List Price
$665,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.76%
Total Days on Market
50
Current Estimated Value
$962,085

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$322,085
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1995
Sold by
Mckenzie Wayne J and Mckenzie Deborah F
Bought by
Milligan Thomas F and Milligan Karen W

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
7.25%
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
Dunnick Cole Gillen $640,000 Chicago Title
Milligan Thomas F $357,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dunnick Cole Gillen $509,000
Closed Dunnick Cole G $36,200
Closed Dunnick Cole Gillen $490,000
Previous Owner Milligan Thomas F $156,200
Previous Owner Milligan Thomas F $250,000
Previous Owner Milligan Thomas F $181,200
Previous Owner Milligan Thomas F $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2018 01/11/18 Sold $640,000 -3.8% $290 / Sq Ft
11/07/2017 11/07/17 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2017 09/18/17 For Sale $665,000 -- $301 / 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 $15,955 $267,899 $97,585 $170,314
2023 $14,600 $224,506 $81,779 $142,727
2022 $14,600 $211,865 $77,174 $134,691
2021 $14,092 $210,037 $76,508 $133,529
2020 $13,784 $211,198 $76,931 $134,267
2019 $13,405 $203,670 $75,519 $128,151
2018 $6,498 $193,467 $82,730 $110,737
2017 $11,919 $190,233 $81,347 $108,886
2016 $11,483 $181,071 $77,429 $103,642
2015 $11,380 $170,500 $72,909 $97,591
2014 $11,475 $171,638 $65,457 $106,181
2012 $10,769 $173,127 $66,025 $107,102
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09753555

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-118-016