NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Sylvan Rd Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Lake Bluff Area

Estimated Value: $1,219,314 - $1,338,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,665 Sq Ft
$475/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 7, 2012

Last sale price $705,000 $265 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,637 / mo

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Artesian Park Field House

About This Home

As of March 2012

Just blocks to village & lake Michigan, this beautifully renovated Arts & Crafts bungalow, overlooking a breathtaking ravine, includes period architectural details and extensive updates for today's living. Features include maple kit. with SS appliances & sunlit breakfast rm, handsome fr addition with lannonstone fp, coffered ceiling, 3 fireplaces, stained glass transoms, & finished English basement. A treasure.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Keepper

Griffith, Grant & Lackie Listed on: 01/16/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Andersen

Compass License #471005011

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Year Built

  • 1927

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Shake Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Year Built

1927

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 13X18
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Second Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 14X12
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Second Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Third Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Third Bedroom Size: 11X14
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Third Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Fourth Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Fourth Bedroom Size: 10X14
  • Fourth Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fourth Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 13X20
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 13X11
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Family Room Level: Main Level
  • Family Room Size: 17X16
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 10X12
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 1 Size: 13X9
  • Additional Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Window Treatment: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Shakes
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Fireplace
  • Exposure: N (North)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm, Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 62 X 145 X 38 X 30 X 125
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2012
Closed on
Mar 7, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Keepper
Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Buyer's Agent
Brad Andersen
Compass
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-7.11%
Current Estimated Value
$1,266,829

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$561,829
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0386%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$529,000
Interest Rate
0.0601%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$705,000 First American Title
-- --
-- Ticor Title Insurance Co
-- --
$276,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $150,000
Closed $100,000
Open $417,000
Previous Owner $363,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $529,000
Previous Owner $70,000
Previous Owner $535,000
Previous Owner $99,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/07/2012 03/07/12 Sold $705,000 -7.1% $265 / Sq Ft
02/17/2012 02/17/12 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2012 01/16/12 For Sale $759,000 -- $285 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $21,534 $349,697 $136,223 $213,474
2024 $19,011 $320,884 $124,999 $195,885
2023 $17,527 $268,909 $104,753 $164,156
2022 $17,527 $253,769 $98,855 $154,914
2021 $16,915 $251,580 $98,002 $153,578
2020 $16,548 $252,971 $98,544 $154,427
2019 $15,955 $248,327 $96,735 $151,592
2018 $15,439 $246,734 $107,231 $139,503
2017 $15,308 $242,610 $105,439 $137,171
2016 $14,753 $230,925 $100,361 $130,564
2015 $14,627 $217,444 $94,502 $122,942
2014 $12,810 $190,919 $84,844 $106,075
2012 $12,019 $192,575 $85,580 $106,995
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Elizabeth Keepper

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

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  • Brad Andersen

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Brad Andersen

    Compass

    (847) 650-3456

    19 Total Sales

    Brad Andersen
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD07975828

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-126-002

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

5 Sylvan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL

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