NOT LISTED FOR SALE

405 E Blodgett Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,569,000 - $1,785,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,700 Sq Ft
$456/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2022

Last sale price $1,380,000 $373 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,338/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2022

BEAUTIFUL NANTUCKET STYLE HOME JUST BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN, SUNRISE BEACH AND DOWNTOWN LAKE BLUFF! This classic home awaits your arrival to enjoy the suburban lifestyle you have been looking for. Located on one of the prettiest and most private streets in coveted East Lake Bluff, you will enjoy the timeless appeal both inside and out. The dramatic two-story foyer welcomes you into this airy and natural light-filled home that offers arched doorways, hardwood floors, an excellent floor plan and fresh, modern updates. The first floor features a living room/den with a gas fireplace, open dining room, Butler's pantry, huge kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, SS appliances and a sunny breakfast nook with newer plantation shutters. The warm and spacious family room is framed by a custom stonewall fireplace with glass sliders opening to a covered porch, brick paver patio and a large, professionally landscaped and fully-fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite with private deck, tray ceiling, dual walk-in closets, refreshed spa bathroom with an oversized soaking tub, white subway tile shower and double-sink vanity is the perfect place to unwind and relax after a long day. Completing the upstairs are two additional bedrooms with a Jack & Jill bathroom, and a fourth bedroom with an ensuite full bath; all with excellent closet space. Huge, fully finished basement includes a 5th bedroom, full bath, and home theater room with built-in cabinetry. First floor laundry/mud room has direct access to the attached, 2-car garage. Exterior freshly painted and new driveway (2021), new furnaces (2020), new roof (2019). Hunker down in this fabulous home or get out and enjoy all that Lake Bluff offers; the beach, restaurants, block parties, farmers markets, highly ranked schools and the best 4th of July Parade. Commuting is a breeze with the Metra station right down the street. Come see this home while its available!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Hardy

Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago License #471021145 Listed on: 01/13/2022

Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Adelman

Compass License #475123518

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,840

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 144 x 68
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • East Lake Bluff Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,840

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

10,019 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: East Lake Bluff
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3700
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Foyer, Media Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • 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: 0
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Pantry-Butler
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Fourth Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Second Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Third Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Fourth Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Laundry Window Treatments: None

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Wooded
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

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: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 144 X 68
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 24839.54
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2022
Closed on
Jan 20, 2022
Sold by
Longcore Curt A and Longcore Michelle L
Bought by
Griesbach Nicholas and Griesbach Kristan
Seller's Agent
Anne Hardy
Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Adelman
Compass
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
2.22%
Current Estimated Value
$1,685,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$305,581
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2020
Sold by
Longcore Curt A and Longcore Michelle L
Bought by
Longcore Curt A and Longcore Michelle A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2016
Closed on
May 18, 2016
Sold by
Brookfield Relocation Inc
Bought by
Therasse Donald G and Longcore Curt A
Seller's Agent
Marlene Leon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Megan Jordan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$990,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$209,000
-17.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%
Original Mortgage
$792,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2016
Sold by
Burkhardt John E and Clemo Frances
Bought by
Brookfield Relocation Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2008
Sold by
Nevin Peter R and Nevin Kristi B
Bought by
Burkhardt John E and Clemo Frances

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
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1999
Sold by
Patton Donald V and Patton Mary Ellen
Bought by
Hunt Andrew and Hunt Veronica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Interest Rate
7.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1995
Sold by
Klepitsch Frank J
Bought by
Patton Donald V and Patton Mary Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1994
Sold by
Padley Robert J and Padley Deborah S
Bought by
Klepitsch Frank J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,800
Interest Rate
7.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1994
Sold by
Chicago Title & Trust Company
Bought by
Padley Robert J and Padley Deborah S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,800
Interest Rate
7.35%
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 Nicholas $1,380,000 First American Title
Longcore Curt A -- First American Title
Longcore Curt A -- Attorney
Therasse Donald G $990,000 Fidelity National Title
Brookfield Relocation Inc $1,000,000 Fidelity National Title
Burkhardt John E $1,245,000 Ticor
Hunt Andrew $850,000 --
Patton Donald V $690,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Klepitsch Frank J $106,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Padley Robert J $210,666 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Longcore Curt A $1,000,000
Previous Owner Therasse Donald G $792,000
Previous Owner Burkhardt John E $417,000
Previous Owner Hunt Andrew $637,500
Previous Owner Patton Donald V $552,000
Previous Owner Padley Robert J $252,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/17/2022 03/17/22 Sold $1,380,000 +2.2% $373 / Sq Ft
01/20/2022 01/20/22 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2022 01/13/22 For Sale $1,350,000 +36.4% $365 / Sq Ft
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Sold $990,000 -1.0% $268 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/15/2016 04/15/16 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2016 04/01/16 Price Changed $1,000,000 -8.7% $270 / Sq Ft
02/21/2016 02/21/16 Price Changed $1,095,000 -8.7% $296 / Sq Ft
02/08/2016 02/08/16 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $324 / 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 $29,662 $459,295 $124,749 $334,546
2023 $29,662 $415,089 $112,742 $302,347
2022 $27,286 $391,719 $106,394 $285,325
2021 $26,335 $388,340 $105,476 $282,864
2020 $25,762 $390,487 $106,059 $284,428
2019 $24,840 $383,319 $104,112 $279,207
2018 $21,315 $335,576 $115,948 $219,628
2017 $20,959 $329,967 $114,010 $215,957
2016 $27,445 $424,433 $108,519 $315,914
2015 $27,232 $399,655 $102,184 $297,471
2014 $24,516 $359,939 $91,740 $268,199
2012 $22,983 $363,062 $92,536 $270,526
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11303880

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-201-006

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