$1,750,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,919 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 22, 2026

$600 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near park
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

Tucked one house from Lake Michigan in East Lake Bluff's most coveted enclave - where the original Lake Bluff Artists' Colony once thrived - this storybook cottage delivers the rare combination of historic charm, designer finishes, and walkable lakefront living. This beautifully updated vintage home radiates character from the inside out and is much bigger than it looks! Enjoy the open floor plan, soaring ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, a floating staircase, built-in bookcases, walls of tall windows, and French doors that fill every room with light. A first-floor sunroom and dedicated office add flexibility, while second-floor laundry adds convenience. The chef's kitchen is a showpiece: top-of-the-line appliances, an exotic Wenge hardwood island, custom alder cabinetry, and granite and marble pastry countertops. The spacious primary suite occupies a large portion of the second floor, anchored by a luxury stone bathroom with Ann Sachs tile, an exquisitely designed walk-in shower, separate soaking tub, and dual mahogany vanities. The finished basement offers a flexibility with room for fourth bedroom or home gym, third full bath, wine cellar, and storage. Enjoy lake breezes and the sound of waves from your private stone patio, steps from Sunrise Park and direct access to Lake Michigan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Fowler

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475174043 Listed on: 04/06/2026

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,559

Year Built

  • Built in 1928 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,919 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,559

Year Built

Built in 1928 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 2919
  • Room Type: Office, Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2919
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3496
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 9148
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 34559
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2026
Closed on
May 20, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Heather Fowler
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-2.51%
Views
45

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,750,000 Proper Title
Deed $1,299,000 Title Resources Guaranty Com
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $1,395,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $425,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $625,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $550,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/22/2026 05/22/26 Sold $1,750,000 -2.5% $600 / Sq Ft
04/11/2026 04/11/26 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2026 04/06/26 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $615 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $35,892 $555,945 $161,106 $394,839
2024 $30,567 $510,137 $147,831 $362,306
2023 $28,115 $427,508 $123,886 $303,622
2022 $28,115 $403,439 $116,911 $286,528
2021 $27,135 $399,960 $115,903 $284,057
2020 $30,424 $460,067 $116,544 $343,523
2019 $29,335 $451,622 $114,405 $337,217
2018 $22,252 $352,951 $126,711 $226,240
2017 $22,065 $347,051 $124,593 $222,458
2016 $21,273 $330,336 $118,592 $211,744
2015 $21,102 $311,051 $111,669 $199,382
2014 $21,172 $311,662 $100,256 $211,406
2012 $19,852 $314,366 $101,126 $213,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12554005

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-226-014

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