NOT LISTED FOR SALE

501 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,586,655 - $1,818,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,819 Sq Ft
$439/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 06, 2013

Last sale price $1,250,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,714/month

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of December 2013

SOLD BEFORE PROCESSING IN OCTOBER. This distinctive brick home built by the Poulton Group is perfectly poised on the boulevard of East Center Avenue just blocks from Lake Michigan. The custom built home is exactly that, thoughtfully planned and designed throughout.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean Royster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133732 Listed on: 09/30/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Annie Lenzke

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133720

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Andersen

Compass License #471005011

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,613

Year Built

  • 1995

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,613

Year Built

1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1995
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1995

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Library, Office, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Library, Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 19X18, On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3819
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Acreage: 0.23

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

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: 9858
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212190270000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 22442.58

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2024
Sold by
Gottshall Brooke and Gottshall Julie
Bought by
Helenbrook-Gottshall Living Trust and Gottshall Skippack Alms Living Trust
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$1,676,914

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2023
Sold by
Gottshall Brooke and Gottshall Julie
Bought by
Helenbrook-Gottshall Living Trust and Gottshall Skippack Alms Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2018
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Gottshall Brooke and Gottshall Julie

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2013
Closed on
Dec 4, 2013
Sold by
Allen Lindsey N and Allen Ellen B
Bought by
Gottshall D Brooke and Gottshall Julie
Seller's Agent
Jean Royster
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brad Andersen
Compass
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-3.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.59%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1996
Sold by
Brumback Charles T
Bought by
Allen Lindsey N and Allen Ellen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
7.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Helenbrook-Gottshall Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Helenbrook-Gottshall Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Gottshall Brooke $155,400 Chicago Title
Gottshall D Brooke $1,250,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Allen Lindsey N $675,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gottshall D Brooke D $300,000
Previous Owner Gottshall D Brooke D $335,000
Previous Owner Gottshall D Brooke $380,000
Previous Owner Gottshall D Brooke $417,000
Previous Owner Allen Lindsey N $410,500
Previous Owner Allen Lindsey N $417,000
Previous Owner Allen Lindsey N $247,700
Previous Owner Allen Lindsey N $250,000
Previous Owner Allen Lindsey N $207,000
Closed Allen Lindsey N $325,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2013 12/06/13 Sold $1,250,000 -3.8% $327 / Sq Ft
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2013 11/06/13 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $340 / 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 $27,613 $419,327 $180,453 $238,874
2023 $25,299 $378,968 $163,085 $215,883
2022 $25,299 $357,632 $153,903 $203,729
2021 $24,421 $354,548 $152,576 $201,972
2020 $23,887 $792,303 $447,241 $345,062
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08482658

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-219-038