NOT LISTED FOR SALE

535 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,305,000 - $1,549,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,260 Sq Ft
$432/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $807,500 $248 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,065/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of August 2020

Dreaming of your forever home within walking distance of Lake Michigan? This farmhouse with large wrap around front porch is just a few blocks to Village Center with metro train, restaurants, brewery and local community events including Farmers Market, Block Parties, Auto and Art Shows. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has it all with room to grow. Large master bath with double sinks, separate tub and shower. Newer eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace and cut glass windows. Separate dining room with cut glass windows. First floor office. Large family room with wood burning fireplace and gas starter and cathedral ceiling with multiple windows bringing in lots of light. Large detached 3 car garage with automatic doors. Double lot with 115 frontage filled with mature trees. Newer windows throughout. Dual zone Heat/AC and 2 water heaters new in 2014. Come discover all Lake Bluff has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine McKechney

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475137969 Listed on: 06/07/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Shortsle

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475168103

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1895 | 2002

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Dog Run
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Cellar

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1895 | 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2002
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 3260
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 492
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1895
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Total Sq Ft: 3752
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Year Renovated: 2002

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 11X25, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories
  • Attic: Interior Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished, Cellar
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Screened Porch, Mud Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 6X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 6X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3260
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3260
  • Basement Sq Ft: 492
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 3260
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Dog Run, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Workshop
  • Exposure: N (North), Lake/Water
  • Acreage: 0.34

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 115 X 124
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212140220000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 21009.57

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2020
Closed on
Jul 21, 2020
Sold by
Letchinger Daniel and Letchinger David
Bought by
Pamello Michael and Pamello Sara H
Seller's Agent
Catherine McKechney
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$807,500
Premium/Discount to List
$8,500
1.06%
Current Estimated Value
$1,407,766

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$600,266
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.91%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$451,655
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$956,111

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2015
Sold by
Letchinger Robert S
Bought by
Letchinger Robert S and Robert S Letchinger Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2013
Sold by
Letchinger Robert S and Letchinger Christine D
Bought by
Letchinger Robert S and Trust Of Robert S Letchinger

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2011
Sold by
Letchinger Robert S
Bought by
Letchinger Robert S and Letchinger Christine D

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
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2011
Sold by
Letchinger Robert S and Letchinger Christine D
Bought by
Letchinger Robert S and The Declaration Of Trust Of Robert S Let

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2010
Sold by
Letchinger Robert S
Bought by
Letchinger Robert S and Letchinger Christine D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Pamello Michael $807,500 Premier Title
Letchinger Robert S -- None Available
Letchinger Robert S -- None Available
Letchinger Robert S -- City Suburban Title Svcs Co
Letchinger Robert S -- None Available
Letchinger Robert S -- Barrister Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pamello Michael $510,400
Previous Owner Letchinger Robert S $190,000
Previous Owner Letchinger Robert S $230,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $807,500 +1.1% $248 / Sq Ft
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2020 06/07/20 For Sale $799,000 -- $245 / 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 $20,263 $341,392 $184,291 $157,101
2023 $18,675 $286,096 $154,441 $131,655
2022 $18,675 $269,989 $145,746 $124,243
2021 $18,023 $267,660 $144,489 $123,171
2020 $17,296 $269,140 $145,288 $123,852
2019 $21,898 $343,567 $142,621 $200,946
2018 $19,950 $322,109 $159,360 $162,749
2017 $19,779 $316,725 $156,696 $160,029
2016 $19,052 $301,471 $149,149 $152,322
2015 $18,876 $283,871 $140,442 $143,429
2014 $19,763 $291,317 $126,087 $165,230
2012 $18,532 $293,844 $127,181 $166,663
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10739519

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-214-022