NOT LISTED FOR SALE

50 Ravine Forest Dr Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,583,000 - $1,957,392

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,059 Sq Ft
$434/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2022

Last sale price $1,750,000 $431 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,505/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2022

This spectacular, beautifully updated home features 5,300 square feet of designer finishes (Holly Hunt, Donghia, John Robshaw, Ann Sacks, Phillip Jeffries) and lighting throughout with lovely gardens by Craig Bergman. The wonderful addition and renovations were completed in 2012. No room was left untouched in this meticulous 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home! The first floor has an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout, and features a huge gourmet kitchen w/ an oversized island, high-end stainless steel appliances, eating area, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. The stunning family room is drenched in natural light and features a fireplace, vaulted ceiling, skylight & wonderful views of the lush grounds. Also included is a spacious living room, elegant dining room and foyer, 1st floor library/6th bedroom, full bathroom, a 1st floor office, lovely powder room, and a large mudroom/utility room w/ dog bath. The second floor has 5 bedrooms w/ the Primary Suite containing a large bedroom, two spacious walk-in closets with custom built-ins & a luxurious bathroom w/ double vanity, large walk-in shower, and separate water closet. The finished basement has an expansive recreation room, workout room, huge finished closet and plenty of additional storage. Outside, the professionally landscaped grounds were designed and planted by Craig Bergmann, and feature lovely gardens, a large bluestone patio with multiple seating areas, an outdoor fireplace, a partially fenced backyard, and a storage shed. Located on a quiet street in east Lake Bluff near schools, town, train, Artesian Park and Lake Michigan, this impeccable home is the very definition of move-in ready! Enjoy all that this fabulous home has to offer with too many great details to list!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 05/25/2022

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,580

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2011

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 165x100
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,059 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage
  • Basement Window Egress

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,580

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2011

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: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2011
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2011

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 4059
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room, Foyer, Library, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-1st Floor, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 4059
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1795000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden, Outdoor Lighting, Partial Fencing
  • OtherStructures: Other, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 165X100
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21580
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Duncan Ryan Murphy and Ryan M Duncan And Jane L Duncan Trust
Bought by
Ryan M Duncan Revocable Trust and Jane L Duncan Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,761,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2022
Closed on
Jun 30, 2022
Sold by
Jeanette E Kuhns Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Ryan Murphy Duncan And Jane Lynn Duncan Trust
Seller's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-2.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2013
Sold by
Kuhns John M and Kuhns Jeanette E
Bought by
Kuhns Jeanette E and Kuhns Declaration O Jeanette E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Lobascio Robert A and Lobascio Harriet J
Bought by
Kuhns John M and Kuhns Jeanette E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1993
Sold by
Surkamer Richard W and Surkamer Marilyn E
Bought by
Lobascio Robert A and Lobascio Harriet J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Ryan M Duncan Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ryan Murphy Duncan And Jane Lynn Duncan Trust $1,750,000 --
Kuhns Jeanette E -- None Available
Kuhns John M $834,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Lobascio Robert A $321,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Duncan Ryan M $1,400,000
Previous Owner Ryan Murphy Duncan And Jane Lynn Duncan Trust $1,400,000
Previous Owner Kuhns Jeanette E $1,000,000
Previous Owner Kuhns John M $775,000
Previous Owner Kuhns John M $185,000
Previous Owner Kuhns John M $228,000
Previous Owner Kuhns John M $650,000
Previous Owner Lobascio Robert A $382,000
Previous Owner Lobascio Robert A $200,000
Previous Owner Lobascio Robert A $382,000
Previous Owner Lobascio Robert A $195,000
Previous Owner Lobascio Robert A $65,000
Previous Owner Lobascio Robert A $292,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Sold $1,750,000 -2.5% $431 / Sq Ft
05/28/2022 05/28/22 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2022 05/25/22 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $442 / 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 $23,812 $468,965 $153,812 $315,153
2023 $22,361 $334,806 $137,658 $197,148
2022 $22,361 $322,091 $132,430 $189,661
2021 $21,580 $319,313 $131,288 $188,025
2020 $21,111 $321,079 $132,014 $189,065
2019 $20,355 $315,185 $129,591 $185,594
2018 $22,582 $358,102 $143,950 $214,152
2017 $22,392 $352,116 $141,544 $210,572
2016 $19,950 $335,157 $134,727 $200,430
2015 $19,687 $315,591 $126,862 $188,729
2014 $17,862 $282,705 $113,897 $168,808
2012 $16,184 $285,157 $114,885 $170,272
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11415442

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-304-011