NOT LISTED FOR SALE

500 E North Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $990,000 - $1,059,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,592 Sq Ft
$392/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2015

Last sale price $630,000 $243 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,069/month

115 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of June 2015

COME SEE THIS WONDERFULLY RESTORED AND MAINTAINED 4BED 2BATH HOME. 11FT CEILINGS, NEWLY FINISHED HARDWOODS FLOORS, NEW KITCHEN, AMAZING WINDOWS, GENEROUS ROOM SIZES, NEWER BATHROOMS. GREAT NEW LOWER LEVEL WATERPROOFED AND FINISHED! OLD CHARM WITH TODAYS UPDATES! BRICK PATIO BLUESTONE WALKS AND PORCH. WALK TO BEACH & TOWN! FANTASTIC LOC!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Esplin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142221 Listed on: 01/23/2015

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen Esplin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142221 Listed on: 01/23/2015

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,458

Year Built

  • 1876

Lot Details

  • 6,534

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,458

Year Built

1876

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1876
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1876

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 18X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Screened Porch, Den, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 23X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 08X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2592
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
  • Acreage: 0.1573

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: LAKE BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: LAKE BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 134X48
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212060060000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13538

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2015
Closed on
Jun 17, 2015
Sold by
Specketer K Rodd and Specketer Sarah E
Bought by
Reidy Michael and Reidy Patricia
Seller's Agent
Kristen Esplin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Esplin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-9.87%
Total Days on Market
115
Current Estimated Value
$1,014,888

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,888
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2005
Sold by
Denman Dean and Denman Jane
Bought by
Specketer K Rodd and Specketer Sarah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2002
Sold by
Mathews Jane E and Denman Jane
Bought by
Denman Dean and Denman Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,750
Interest Rate
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1996
Sold by
Wess Jerome A and Wess Barbara J
Bought by
Mathews Jane E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
8.32%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1993
Sold by
Baumann James William and Baumann Heidi
Bought by
Wess Jerome A and Wess Barbara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
7.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1992
Sold by
Litzsinger Paul and Litzsinger Dona
Bought by
Baumann James William and Baumann Heidi
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Reidy Michael $630,000 Ct
Specketer K Rodd $742,500 Fort Dearborn Land Title
Denman Dean -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Mathews Jane E $445,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Wess Jerome A $236,666 First American Title
Baumann James William -- Intercounty Title Co Of Il
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reidy Michael $480,000
Closed Reidy Michael $362,600
Closed Reidy Michael $400,000
Previous Owner Specketer K Rodd $500,000
Previous Owner Specketer K Rodd $302,000
Previous Owner Specketer Rodd $306,557
Previous Owner Specketer K Rodd $325,000
Previous Owner Denman Dean $468,750
Previous Owner Denman Dean A $210,000
Previous Owner Mathews Jane E $265,000
Previous Owner Wess Jerome A $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2015 06/17/15 Sold $630,000 -5.8% $243 / Sq Ft
05/18/2015 05/18/15 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2015 04/23/15 Price Changed $669,000 -1.5% $258 / Sq Ft
03/01/2015 03/01/15 Price Changed $679,000 -2.9% $262 / Sq Ft
01/23/2015 01/23/15 For Sale $699,000 -- $270 / 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 $16,458 $279,082 $122,997 $156,085
2023 $15,189 $233,879 $103,075 $130,804
2022 $15,189 $220,711 $97,271 $123,440
2021 $14,658 $218,807 $96,432 $122,375
2020 $14,340 $220,017 $96,965 $123,052
2019 $13,826 $215,978 $95,185 $120,793
2018 $7,567 $224,377 $104,273 $120,104
2017 $13,886 $220,626 $102,530 $118,096
2016 $13,381 $216,540 $97,592 $118,948
2015 $13,690 $203,899 $91,895 $112,004
2014 -- $201,428 $82,503 $118,925
2012 $12,701 $203,176 $83,219 $119,957
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08822375

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-206-006