NOT LISTED FOR SALE

342 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,262,000 - $1,378,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,329 Sq Ft
$308/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2024

Last sale price $1,320,000 $305 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,202/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome home to 342 E Scranton in idyllic Lake Bluff location - walk to town, walk to the lake! This is the house you have been waiting for. Sunny, south facing all brick home set up on pretty lot with fenced yard. Lovely floor plan features four bedrooms and three and one half baths. Walk inside the stately front door to nice foyer with the formal living room to the west and formal dining room to the east. Living room features wood burning fireplace with gas starter and charming vintage details with the mantle and crown molding. Dining room has all the space you need to properly entertain and a swinging door just steps from the kitchen. Updated kitchen features creamy custom cabinets to the ceiling, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, separate built in pantry, and space for a breakfast table. Off the kitchen is a cozy family room with built in bookshelves. Upstairs you will find an oversized primary suite with two closets and an en suite bath with separate vanities, stand alone shower and jacuzzi tub. Two more family bedrooms on this floor share updated hall bath. Third floor features large loft or playroom space, the fourth bedroom and a Jack and Jill updated bath. Fully finished basement has a huge recreation room with great built in, big laundry room with sink, extra office or gym, mud room cubbies, wet bar, and loads of storage. There is a back deck off the kitchen - and a pretty and private backyard. Two car detached garage with room for storage. Hardwood floors throughout the first and second floor and much of the basement. This home has a great flow - and is in the best location! Come and take a look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katharine Hackett

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128035 Listed on: 09/21/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristan Griesbach

Real People Realty License #475199174

Real People Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,427

Year Built

  • Built in 1939 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,329 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,427

Year Built

Built in 1939 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1167
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 4329
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Office, Play Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4329
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3162
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1167
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4329
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1964
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1198
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1349000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23427
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2024
Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Trust Number 8002393068 and Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Griesbach Family Living Trust and Griesbach
Seller's Agent
Katharine Hackett
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kristan Griesbach
Real People Realty
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-2.15%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,334,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.64%
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
Griesbach Family Living Trust $1,320,000 Proper Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Sold $1,320,000 -2.1% $305 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $312 / 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 $25,450 $426,337 $97,585 $328,752
2023 $23,427 $357,282 $81,779 $275,503
2022 $23,427 $337,165 $77,174 $259,991
2021 $22,610 $334,257 $76,508 $257,749
2020 $22,118 $336,105 $76,931 $259,174
2019 $21,326 $329,935 $75,519 $254,416
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12170019

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-113-022