$746,500
SOLD DEC 20, 2013

531 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,497 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$299 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Beach
  • Recreation Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 5-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of April 2020

Just 10 doors from the lake!Vintage East Lake Bluff sun filled classic sits on a wide lot with a fenced private backyard. Very large formal rooms with tons of built ins and book cases. Two fireplaces. The Great Room has an Art Deco style fireplace surround from the 20s and ball room doors and room size! Attached 2.5 car garage. Recently painted and many updates including A/C. Walking distance to town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Touhy Statza

Griffith, Grant & Lackie Listed on: 11/04/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Reidy

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475155578

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,923

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Patio

Community Details

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,923

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X7, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 22X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 29X21, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 9X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2497
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.21

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Radiators

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 125
  • Lot Description: Beach, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Water View
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212140060000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 15047

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2020
Closed on
Mar 25, 2020
Sold by
Reidy Daniel P and Duda Sherry J
Bought by
Hrusovsky Anthony and Nicastro Kelly Y
Seller's Agent
Tracy Wurster
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Megan Zarling
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-3.56%
Current Estimated Value
$1,167,075

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$492,075
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.05%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$201,043
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$919,085

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2013
Closed on
Dec 20, 2013
Sold by
Allen David P and Allen Stephanie C
Bought by
Reidy Daniel P and Duda Sherry J
Seller's Agent
Nancy Touhy Statza
Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Buyer's Agent
Diane Reidy
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$815,000
Sold Price
$746,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$68,500
-8.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.59%
Original Mortgage
$597,200
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2004
Sold by
Wittman Scott C and Wittman Dana L
Bought by
Allen David P and Allen Stephanie C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,250
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1999
Sold by
How Philip H and How Gayle L
Bought by
Wittman Scott C and Wittman Dana L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $675,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $746,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $880,000 St
Warranty Deed $580,000 Burnet Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $586,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $14,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $597,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $284,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $286,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $284,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $284,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2020 04/01/20 Sold $675,000 0.0% $270 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Rented $3,900 -13.3% --
07/13/2019 07/13/19 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
04/18/2019 04/18/19 For Sale $699,900 -6.2% $280 / Sq Ft
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Sold $746,500 -8.4% $299 / Sq Ft
11/14/2013 11/14/13 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2013 11/04/13 For Sale $815,000 -- $326 / 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 $16,923 $312,899 $149,816 $163,083
2023 $15,541 $262,218 $125,550 $136,668
2022 $15,541 $247,454 $118,481 $128,973
2021 $14,998 $223,740 $117,459 $106,281
2020 $14,672 $224,978 $118,109 $106,869
2019 $16,251 $252,822 $115,941 $136,881
2018 $8,082 $236,938 $128,440 $108,498
2017 $17,003 $268,814 $126,293 $142,521
2016 $16,389 $255,867 $120,210 $135,657
2015 $16,252 $240,929 $113,192 $127,737
2014 $16,043 $237,601 $101,622 $135,979
2012 $15,048 $239,663 $102,504 $137,159
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08481096

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-214-006