Christine Bluthardt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 212-1311
41 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$689,000 Price
344 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Lake Bluff AreaEstimated Value: $1,172,000 - $1,447,246
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,714
Sq Ft
$503/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Mature Trees
- Community Lake
- Property is near park
- Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
- French Provincial Architecture
- Recreation Room
About This Home
As of May 2024Built in 2005, this charming & meticulously maintained home blends the best of classic tradition with all of today's modern amenities. Located in desirable East Lake Bluff, it is close to town, parks & 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. Welcoming entry opens up to arched doorways, gleaming oak floors & tray ceilings with exquisite millwork. Plenty of space for entertaining in the vaulted ceiling kitchen & family room. Step out on the patio for some sun or enjoy privacy in the fully fenced, low maintenance yard. Whole house generator comes in handy. All bedrooms are en suite. Finished lower level with theater, wet bar, full bath & large bonus bedroom/game room/private screening room/exercise room/man, woman, or kid's cave... Enjoy all that Lake Bluff has to offer & get ready to be on the 4th of July Parade Route!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475168103 Listed on: 11/13/2023
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475104005
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $24,670
Year Built
- Built in 2005
Lot Details
- 6,273 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 49 x 124
- Fenced Yard
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- French Provincial Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Radon Mitigation System
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,714 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Built-In Features
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Storm Screens
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in multiple locations
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Recreation or Family Area in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Lake Bluff Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Power Generator
- Lake Michigan Water
- Multiple Water Heaters
Additional Features
- Brick Porch or Patio
- Property is near park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Community Lake
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 13, 2023
Closed on
May 9, 2024
Sold by
Sue Stevens Revocable Trust and Stevens Sue
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily Sachs Wong
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-15.44%
Views
234
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,812
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 8, 2013
Closed on
Jun 21, 2013
Sold by
Cochran William D and Cochran Amy B
Bought by
Stevens Sue and Sue Stevens Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Michele Wilson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,089,000
Sold Price
$1,005,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,000
-7.71%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.68%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 2009
Sold by
Lapins Ronald M and Sheldon Pamela J
Bought by
Cochran William D and Cochran Amy B
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
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 7, 2005
Sold by
Andrasz Albert and Andrasz Jan
Bought by
Lapins Ronald M and Sheldon Pamela J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,390
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 12, 2003
Sold by
Ross Steven and Ross Stacie
Bought by
Andrasz Albert and Andrasz Jan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 1, 2001
Sold by
Persak Casimer and Persak Burian
Bought by
Ross Steven and Ross Stacie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 1995
Sold by
Persak Burian M
Bought by
Persak Casimer and Persak Burian
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lake Bluff, IL
-
Christine Bluthardt
-
Jamie Walker
Jamie Walker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 282-0398
74 Total Sales
2 in Lake Bluff
$915K - $1.1M Price Range
-
Nancy Karp
Nancy Karp
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 287-9730
79 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$910,000 Price
-
Robert Safranski
Robert Safranski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 832-5674
60 Total Sales
2 in Lake Bluff
$490K - $508K Price Range
-
Cecille Plurad
Cecille Plurad
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 761-6689
182 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$585,100 Price
-
Maurice Hampton
Maurice Hampton
Centered International Realty
(844) 628-5568
19 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$526,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,205,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Stevens Sue | $1,005,000 | Multiple | |
| Cochran William D | $1,050,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Lapins Ronald M | $1,055,000 | Multiple | |
| Andrasz Albert | $407,500 | -- | |
| Ross Steven | $385,000 | -- | |
| Persak Casimer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Stevens Sue | $700,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cochran William D | $710,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cochran William D | $720,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cochran William D | $370,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Cochran William D | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lapins Ronald M | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lapins Ronald M | $190,390 | |
| Previous Owner | Lapins Ronald M | $750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Andrasz Albert | $716,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Andrasz Albert | $305,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ross Steven | $275,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2024 05/14/24 | Sold | $1,205,000 | -7.2% | $444 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2024 04/23/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/20/2024 04/20/24 | Price Changed | $1,299,000 | -7.1% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 02/12/2024 02/12/24 | Price Changed | $1,399,000 | -1.8% | $515 / Sq Ft |
| 11/13/2023 11/13/23 | For Sale | $1,425,000 | -- | $525 / 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 | $27,091 | $401,626 | $108,648 | $292,978 |
| 2024 | $30,198 | $401,626 | $99,696 | $301,930 |
| 2023 | $24,670 | $422,446 | $91,903 | $330,543 |
| 2022 | $24,670 | $354,742 | $77,174 | $277,568 |
| 2021 | $23,810 | $351,682 | $76,508 | $275,174 |
| 2020 | $23,292 | $353,627 | $76,931 | $276,696 |
| 2019 | $22,458 | $347,136 | $75,519 | $271,617 |
| 2018 | $23,489 | $372,242 | $82,730 | $289,512 |
| 2017 | $23,292 | $366,020 | $81,347 | $284,673 |
| 2016 | $22,458 | $348,391 | $77,429 | $270,962 |
| 2015 | $22,279 | $328,052 | $72,909 | $255,143 |
| 2014 | $20,506 | $302,045 | $65,457 | $236,588 |
| 2012 | $19,228 | $304,665 | $66,025 | $238,640 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Kim Shortsle
Seller's Agent in 2024
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 987-5702
107 Total Sales
-
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(224) 558-1993
65 Total Sales
-
Emily Sachs Wong
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Emily Sachs Wong
@ Properties
(312) 613-0022
764 Total Sales
-
Michele Wilson
MW
Seller's Agent in 2013
Michele Wilson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(847) 217-1760
1 Total Sale
-
AC
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013
Amy Cochran
-
Lisa Trace
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Lisa Trace
@ Properties
(708) 710-4104
167 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11925872
APN: 12-21-113-023
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