NOT LISTED FOR SALE

359 Birkdale Rd Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $812,000 - $865,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,464 Sq Ft
$344/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2023

Last sale price $745,000 $302 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,566/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2023

Spacious, updated, bright & sunny 4 bed, 2.1 bath home in Lake Bluff's West Terrace neighborhood. Enjoy fresh paint & carpet, updated fixtures, hardwood floors throughout, custom Kolbe wood windows, solid core doors and Baldwin hardware. Other amenities include kitchen custom white cabinetry & high end appliances, family room stone fireplace, huge primary bedroom with walk in closet & spa-like bathroom, full & finished basement, large deck overlooking fully-fenced backyard, lovely bluestone patio & fire pit area. Enjoy all that Lake Bluff has to offer. Close to schools, golf course, fitness center, swimming pool, restaurants, shops, train & beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Shortsle

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475168103 Listed on: 02/02/2023

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Carleigh Mia Goldsberry

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475167724

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Carollo

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475132986

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,478

Year Built

  • Built in 1966 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

  • 10,498 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 150
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,464 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Full Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Storage
  • Basement Window Egress

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

  • West Terrace Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,478

Year Built

Built in 1966 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

10,498 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: West Terrace
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Age: 51-60 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: 2005
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • AttributionContact: (847) 987-5702
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2464
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3296
  • Basement Description: Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3696
  • Attic: Full
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.241
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12477.7
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2023
Sold by
Vangorp Timothy Marc E and Vangorp Clair E
Bought by
Ellis Collin and Ellis Devon
Current Estimated Value
$847,511

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$670,500
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2022
Closed on
Mar 17, 2022
Sold by
Hardy Stephen M
Bought by
Vangorp Timothy Marc E and Riley Clair E
Seller's Agent
Laura Rudow
Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$745,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2003
Sold by
Buck Janet S and The Janet S Buck Revocable Tru
Bought by
Hardy Stephen M and Hardy Deborah Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1995
Sold by
Buck Norman F and Buck Janet S
Bought by
Buck Janet S
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ellis Collin $745,000 Fidelity National Title
Vangorp Timothy Marc E $720,000 Wifler Law Group Pc
Hardy Stephen M $467,500 --
Buck Janet S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ellis Collin $670,500
Previous Owner Vangorp Timothy Marc E $504,000
Previous Owner Hardy Stephen M $370,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/30/2023 03/30/23 Sold $745,000 0.0% $302 / Sq Ft
02/13/2023 02/13/23 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2023 02/02/23 For Sale $745,000 +3.5% $302 / Sq Ft
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Sold $720,000 -3.4% $292 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/19/2022 02/19/22 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2022 02/10/22 For Sale $745,000 -- $302 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $13,298 $212,693 $87,707 $124,986
2023 $12,930 $190,356 $78,496 $111,860
2022 $12,930 $188,620 $77,780 $110,840
2021 $12,478 $186,993 $77,109 $109,884
2020 $12,775 $196,500 $77,548 $118,952
2019 $12,317 $192,892 $76,124 $116,768
2018 $11,430 $184,061 $74,457 $109,604
2017 $11,417 $180,984 $73,212 $107,772
2016 $10,917 $172,267 $69,686 $102,581
2015 $10,806 $162,210 $65,618 $96,592
2014 $10,708 $160,566 $58,912 $101,654
2012 $10,050 $161,959 $59,423 $102,536
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Shortsle

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kim Shortsle

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 987-5702

    35 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Kim Shortsle
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  • Carleigh Mia Goldsberry

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Carleigh Mia Goldsberry

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (224) 558-1993

    22 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Carleigh Mia Goldsberry
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  • Patricia Carollo

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Patricia Carollo

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 995-1887

    15 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Patricia Carollo
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Laura Rudow

    Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago

    (414) 803-1991

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Laura Rudow
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  • Anne Hardy

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Anne Hardy

    Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago

    (847) 436-1075

    18 in this area

    157 Total Sales

    Anne Hardy
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11711820

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-20-111-002

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

359 Birkdale Rd, Lake Bluff, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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