NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $2,114,000 - $2,704,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,424 Sq Ft
$717/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2024

Last sale price $2,375,000 $694 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,560/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • 4-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

This stunning East Lake Bluff home, recently featured in Elle Decor, is the epitome of coastal elegance, combining Serena & Lily style with Nantucket charm. Custom built in 2008, this 5 bedroom, 4.1 bath gem offers beautifully updated, luxurious living space. You're welcomed into the foyer with soaring ceilings, extensive custom millwork, and a functional floor plan. Light-filled and offering a great flow for entertaining and everyday living, the home features hardwood floors, oversized windows, and four fireplaces. The white gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, with island, stainless steel appliances and marble countertops, and is adjacent to the spacious family room boasting coffered ceilings and French doors that open to a beautiful bluestone patio and a south-facing yard. The second floor Primary Suite serves as a private oasis, complete with a large soaking tub, walk-in closet, and separate vanities. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths finish the upstairs. The lower level, with 9'+ ceilings, includes a recreation room, billiard room, 5th bedroom, full bath and ample storage space. Perfectly positioned between the beach and town, this home is ready for you to move in and enjoy the 4th of July parade from the iconic front porch! Recent upgrades include: new HVAC system, dishwasher, microwave, ice maker, marble counters, backsplash, sink, hardware, plumbing fixtures, water filtration system, high-end beverage fridges, smart home lighting system, hardwood floors on the second floor, and updated powder and laundry rooms. The extensive list of features and improvements goes on! Don't miss the opportunity to own this exquisite home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andra O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 07/11/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Shortsle

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475168103

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $46,112

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 10,842 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 124x87.5x124x87.5
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 3,424 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Sub-Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$46,112

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Gas Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Beamed Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 3424
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Play Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5399
  • Basement Description: Finished,Sub-Basement,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 5399
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 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
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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: 0.2489
  • Lot Dimensions: 124X87.5X124X87.5
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 46111.82
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2024
Closed on
Oct 9, 2024
Sold by
Hardt Peter and Hardt Catherine
Bought by
Lakedasha Llc
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-4.81%
Views
54
Current Estimated Value
$2,456,196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.68%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2023
Closed on
Jul 14, 2023
Sold by
Burke Stephanie U
Bought by
Hardt Peter and Hardt Catherine
Seller's Agent
Kristen Esplin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Laura Fitzpatrick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,195,000
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2023
Sold by
Burke Michael M
Bought by
Burke Stephanie U

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2005
Sold by
The Goebeler Co
Bought by
Burke Michael M and Burke Stephanie V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,450,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Lakedasha Llc $2,375,000 Proper Title
Lakedasha Llc $2,375,000 Proper Title
Hardt Peter $2,195,000 Proper Title
Burke Stephanie U -- --
Burke Michael M $828,000 St
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hardt Peter $860,000
Previous Owner Burke Michael M $1,450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Sold $2,375,000 -4.8% $694 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $2,495,000 +13.7% $729 / Sq Ft
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Sold $2,195,000 0.0% $646 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/13/2023 06/13/23 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2023 06/09/23 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $646 / 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 $46,112 $695,191 $145,274 $549,917
2023 $37,644 $640,847 $133,918 $506,929
2022 $37,644 $538,140 $112,455 $425,685
2021 $36,333 $533,498 $111,485 $422,013
2020 $35,541 $536,449 $112,102 $424,347
2019 $34,270 $526,601 $110,044 $416,557
2018 $18,769 $548,472 $121,395 $427,077
2017 $34,503 $539,304 $119,366 $419,938
2016 $33,276 $513,330 $113,617 $399,713
2015 $33,022 $483,362 $106,984 $376,378
2014 $30,488 $446,180 $96,050 $350,130
2012 $28,578 $450,050 $96,883 $353,167
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12107773

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-218-011