NOT LISTED FOR SALE

315 Sylvan Rd Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,152,000 - $1,558,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,380 Sq Ft
$396/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2018

Last sale price $930,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,659/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • 3-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of October 2018

Rare and premier opportunity! Live between the two bridges along Ravine Park on a secluded, one lane quaint road in East Lake Bluff. Two blocks to Lake Michigan and 3 blocks to town featuring concerts in the park, block parties and amazing coffee shops and eateries! This 3400 square foot home on 1/3 acres, double lot welcomes you with a gracious front porch overlooking the ravines and impresses from the moment you enter! Updated white kitchen and baths bursting with sunlight through the numerous skylights, richly stained dark hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and 3 fireplaces! Kitchen/Sitting room is perfect for family gatherings has adjoining sun room and overlook private interior courtyard. Master suite is the perfect evening retreat with new bath and vaulted ceilings + fp! Finished LL offers space to get away too! Great outdoor spaces to relax and lounge! 3 car garage! New roof, skylights, gutters, decks in 2014. Terrific beach home with a casual vibe in an awesome location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Wurster

Compass License #475132103 Listed on: 09/10/2018

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sally Wood

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475164261

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Rynes

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471020136

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1942

Lot Details

  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: 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
  • Total Sq Ft: 3380
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 945
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1942
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1942

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X5, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 38X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 15X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Terracotta, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3380
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3703
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1268
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 323
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 3380
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.31

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 263X50X250X51.4
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12211270020000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 19249.75

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2018
Closed on
Oct 29, 2018
Sold by
Wurster Tracy L
Bought by
Nelson Jason and Martin Kathryn E
Seller's Agent
Tracy Wurster
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Rynes
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2%
Current Estimated Value
$1,339,520

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$409,520
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%
Original Mortgage
$744,000
Outstanding Balance
$655,126
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$684,394

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2012
Sold by
Wurster Thomas E
Bought by
Wurster Tracy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2011
Sold by
Callahan James and Callahan Kendra T
Bought by
Wurster Thomas E and Wurster Tracy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2003
Sold by
Hallen Kenneth P
Bought by
Callahan James and Callahan Kendra T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
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
Nelson Jason $930,000 Fort Dearborn Title
Wurster Tracy L -- Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Wurster Thomas E $777,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Callahan James $775,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nelson Jason $744,000
Previous Owner Wurster Tracy L $415,000
Previous Owner Wurster Thomas E $417,000
Previous Owner Callahan James $575,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/29/2018 10/29/18 Sold $930,000 -2.0% $275 / Sq Ft
09/13/2018 09/13/18 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2018 09/10/18 For Sale $949,000 -- $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 $20,683 $348,263 $97,585 $250,678
2023 $19,059 $291,854 $81,779 $210,075
2022 $19,059 $275,422 $77,174 $198,248
2021 $18,394 $273,046 $76,508 $196,538
2020 $17,994 $274,556 $76,931 $197,625
2019 $17,349 $269,516 $75,519 $193,997
2018 $16,144 $257,738 $82,730 $175,008
2017 $16,008 $253,430 $81,347 $172,083
2016 $15,429 $241,224 $77,429 $163,795
2015 $15,298 $227,142 $72,909 $154,233
2014 $12,931 $192,669 $65,457 $127,212
2012 $12,133 $194,341 $66,025 $128,316
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10078017

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-127-009