$888,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

456 Gurney Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,034 Sq Ft
7,644.78 Acres

Recently Sold

$437 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 7,644.78 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 456 Gurney Ave, a charming single-family home nestled in a perfect walk to everything location in east Lake Bluff, IL. As you step inside, you are greeted by oversized windows that fill the home with the natural beauty of unobstructed western views of Ravine Park. First floor primary with ADA bathroom. Two bedrooms and a bath on the second floor and large attic for easy expansion. 1st floor laundry makes this a perfect condo alternative. Beautiful deck takes full advantage of Ravine Park views. This home has expansion potential in a prime location. Property is being sold "as is"

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marina Carney

Compass License #475123100 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Marina Vernon

Compass License #475213847

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,186

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 7,644.78 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110x69

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,034 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Roll-in Shower
  • Accessibility Features

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,186

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Accessibility Features: Roll-In Shower, Accessible Full Bath
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2034
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2034
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 233
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 233
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 233
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 799000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 7644.78
  • Lot Dimensions: 110X69
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14185.92
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Mary Francoeur Declaration Of Trust and Gehrke Robert
Bought by
Wille Richard J
Seller's Agent
Marina Carney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$888,000
Premium/Discount to List
$89,000
11.14%
Views
17

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.94%
Original Mortgage
$621,600
Outstanding Balance
$621,600
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,394

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1995
Sold by
Francoeur Mary
Bought by
Francoeur Mary
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $888,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $621,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $888,000 +11.1% $437 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $799,000 -- $393 / 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 $14,186 $233,127 $108,472 $124,655
2023 $14,186 $210,690 $98,032 $112,658
2022 $13,287 $198,827 $92,512 $106,315
2021 $12,819 $197,112 $91,714 $105,398
2020 $12,370 $198,202 $92,221 $105,981
2019 $12,091 $194,564 $90,528 $104,036
2018 $11,942 $209,005 $100,237 $108,768
2017 $11,944 $205,511 $98,561 $106,950
2016 $12,109 $195,613 $93,814 $101,799
2015 $11,981 $184,193 $88,337 $95,856
2014 $12,774 $195,358 $79,308 $116,050
2012 $12,064 $197,053 $79,996 $117,057
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12353552

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-124-011