NOT LISTED FOR SALE

331 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $853,556 - $960,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,405 Sq Ft
$385/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2019

Last sale price $595,000 $247 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,215/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2019

Perfectly situated within walking distance of Lake Michigan and downtown Lake Bluff, this lovely brick Cape Cod has been beautifully updated and maintained. Kitchen opens to family room with fireplace. Two bedrooms and full bath on first floor. Second floor has expansive master suite with office, his and her walk in closets, luxurious master bath, two sets of French doors open to huge deck. Two car garage has full floored attic for extensive storage. Proximity to the Lake will make you feel like you are on vacation year round. Take a short walk downtown and enjoy boutique shopping and dining and easy commuting by train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Dallas Cole

Compass License #475127615 Listed on: 02/25/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Seth Vamos

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471006313

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,271

Year Built

  • 1960

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a bus stop

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,271

Year Built

1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rebuilt(yn): Yes
  • Rebuilt Year: 2003
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Full, Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Slab
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 25X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2405
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Roof Deck
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.1435

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2405

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: 50X125
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12211180080000
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13146.08

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2020
Sold by
Silvia J Martinez
Bought by
Vivint Solar Developer Llc
Total Days on Market
46
Current Estimated Value
$924,889

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2019
Closed on
Jun 14, 2019
Sold by
Larkin Marian and Marian Larkin Declaration Of T
Bought by
Bautista Benedicto F and Bautista Carolyn
Seller's Agent
Mary Dallas Cole
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Seth Vamos
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-9.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2013
Sold by
Larkin Marian
Bought by
Larkin Marian and Marian Larkin Declaration Of T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2009
Sold by
Larkin Marian
Bought by
Larkin Marian and Marian Larkin Declaration Of T

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
5.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2004
Sold by
Wright David Chandler
Bought by
Larkin Marian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$427,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Bouloukos Dean P and Bouloukos Cheryl M
Bought by
Wright David Chandler

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$526,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2004
Sold by
Larkin Marian
Bought by
The Marian Larkin Declaration Of Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$526,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2001
Sold by
Bundrant Karyn Cope and Cope Karyn L
Bought by
Bouloukos Dean P and Boloukos Cheryl M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1999
Sold by
Harris Bank Barrington
Bought by
Cope Karyn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,400
Interest Rate
6.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1998
Sold by
Burlingame Karen W and Estate Of Kathleen B Wood
Bought by
Harris Bank Barrington and Trust #11-4148
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
Vivint Solar Developer Llc -- None Available
Bautista Benedicto F $595,000 Chicago Title
Larkin Marian -- None Available
Larkin Marian -- First American Title
Larkin Marian -- First American Title
Larkin Marian $657,500 St
Wright David Chandler $657,500 --
The Marian Larkin Declaration Of Trust -- --
Bouloukos Dean P $551,000 --
Cope Karyn L $243,500 --
Harris Bank Barrington $243,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chicago Title Land Trust Company $243,000
Previous Owner Bautista Benedicto F $475,000
Previous Owner Larkin Marian $400,400
Previous Owner Larkin Marian $417,000
Previous Owner Larkin Marian $427,000
Previous Owner Wright David Chandler $526,000
Previous Owner Bouloukos Dean P $445,000
Previous Owner Cope Karyn L $194,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Sold $595,000 -6.9% $247 / Sq Ft
04/12/2019 04/12/19 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2019 04/09/19 Price Changed $639,000 -3.0% $266 / Sq Ft
02/25/2019 02/25/19 For Sale $659,000 -- $274 / 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 $12,271 $204,046 $90,489 $113,557
2023 $11,532 $184,406 $81,779 $102,627
2022 $11,532 $174,023 $77,174 $96,849
2021 $11,470 $172,522 $76,508 $96,014
2020 $11,221 $173,476 $76,931 $96,545
2019 $10,819 $170,292 $75,519 $94,773
2018 $13,160 $211,215 $82,730 $128,485
2017 $13,146 $207,684 $81,347 $126,337
2016 $12,573 $197,681 $77,429 $120,252
2015 $12,462 $186,141 $72,909 $113,232
2014 $10,801 $161,909 $65,457 $96,452
2012 $10,138 $163,314 $66,025 $97,289
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10281490

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-118-008