NOT LISTED FOR SALE

408 Birch Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $643,857 - $710,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,862 Sq Ft
$237/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 13, 2022

Last sale price $540,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,565 / mo

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2022

This wonderful home sits on a nice corner lot with a large fenced-in backyard. A charming front porch off the half-circle drive welcomes you into this extremely well-built home with a grand two-story entrance. Over 2800 square feet of living space with another 1,000+ sq. ft. in the finished basement. The large first floor offers plenty of flexibility and space. The Dining room, Living room, Family room, and Kitchen are all sizeable with large openings to the rest of the first floor. A nice private office and a first-floor laundry add to the appeal. Upstairs there are four bedrooms with three full bathrooms. The large master bedroom is en-suite with a W.I.C. The basement is fully finished with another bedroom, rec room, workout room, and another full bath. The basement has been wired for a movie theater, and the whole house is wired with security with cameras. The house has new mechanicals and new carpet throughout. The location is close to everything, and walking distances to two parks. Come tour this move-in-ready home today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Johnson

Compass License #475124286 Listed on: 10/30/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Ma

Concentric Realty, Inc License #475175514

Concentric Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,540

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 16,117 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 135x119
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,862 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • 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
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Well

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,540

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0.37 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2862
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • 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: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 135X119
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10540
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2021
Closed on
Apr 12, 2022
Sold by
Trust No Sbl-4106
Bought by
Li Lan and Tassy Tomas
Seller's Agent
Paula Johnson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Steve Ma
Concentric Realty, Inc
List Price
$587,500
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,500
-8.09%
Current Estimated Value
$679,464

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,464
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$359,057
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$320,407

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2016
Closed on
Aug 5, 2016
Sold by
Mcwilliams Suzanne B
Bought by
The Chicago Trust Company Na and Trust #Sbl 4106
Seller's Agent
Keri Cook Falls
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Loukas
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$492,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-7.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1997
Sold by
Horn Suzanne B and Mcwilliams Suzanne B
Bought by
Mcwilliams Peter S and Mcwilliams Suzanne B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
7.42%
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
Li Lan $540,000 Cambridge Title
The Chicago Trust Company Na $455,000 Ct
Mcwilliams Peter S -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Li Lan $390,000
Previous Owner Mcwilliams Peter S $249,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/13/2022 04/13/22 Sold $540,000 -8.1% $189 / Sq Ft
03/05/2022 03/05/22 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2021 10/30/21 For Sale $587,500 +29.1% $205 / Sq Ft
08/05/2016 08/05/16 Sold $455,000 -5.0% $159 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/06/2016 07/06/16 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Price Changed $479,000 -2.6% $167 / Sq Ft
06/03/2016 06/03/16 For Sale $492,000 -- $172 / 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
2025 $11,541 $188,243 $32,146 $156,097
2024 $11,235 $181,369 $30,972 $150,397
2023 $10,983 $167,191 $28,551 $138,640
2022 $10,983 $165,667 $28,291 $137,376
2021 $10,755 $164,238 $28,047 $136,191
2020 $10,540 $165,146 $28,202 $136,944
2019 $10,168 $162,114 $27,684 $134,430
2018 $9,466 $154,779 $30,624 $124,155
2017 $9,458 $152,192 $30,112 $122,080
2016 $9,041 $144,862 $28,662 $116,200
2015 $8,468 $129,659 $26,989 $102,670
2014 $9,415 $140,691 $36,347 $104,344
2012 $8,586 $141,911 $36,662 $105,249
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11194576

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-18-314-005

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