NOT LISTED FOR SALE

544 E Washington Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,482,000 - $1,791,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,997 Sq Ft
$530/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2021

Last sale price $1,050,000 $350 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,372/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2021

Attention to detail and craftsmanship are evidenced in this custom built French Country style home located within walking distance to all of the amenities Lake Bluff offers: Lake Bluff beach, downtown LB restaurants and shops, and Metra commuter line to the city. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by a two-story foyer which leads you into the family room with soaring coffered ceiling, gas log fireplace, and access to the screened porch and outdoor Lannon stone patio. The kitchen includes a professional Thermador appliance package, Amish made cabinetry, granite countertops, and eating area. Beautiful, reclaimed wide plank pine flooring is included throughout the first floor. Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate dining room, private office, powder room, and access to the 3-car attached heated garage. The tall ceilings continue upstairs leading you to a private master suite with a massive walk-in closet, bathroom with double sink vanity, jetted tub, and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom that is accessible from the hallway complete the second floor. The basement is finished and includes a large recreation room, full bathroom, plenty of room for entertaining and tons of storage. This home has been meticulously maintained and is a wonderful opportunity to live in an always desirable location within the Village of Lake Bluff!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brady Andersen

Compass License #475132603 Listed on: 11/10/2020

Compass

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

  • 1996

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $10,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: French Provincial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1996
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1996

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Coffered Ceiling(s), Granite Counters
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Screened Porch, Recreation Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 22X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 30X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2997
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.2307

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X134
  • Lot Description: Corner, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212030070000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 21569.3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2020
Closed on
Mar 8, 2021
Sold by
Perschke James R and Perschke Lynn M
Bought by
Bodine Hans and Bodine Jennie
Seller's Agent
Brady Andersen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-10.64%
Current Estimated Value
$1,589,137

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$539,137
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.94%
Original Mortgage
$836,145
Outstanding Balance
$754,608
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$834,529

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2010
Sold by
Perschke James R
Bought by
Perschke James R and Perschke Lynn M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1996
Sold by
Dortch Cheryl and Nellie Perschke Revocable Trus
Bought by
Perschke James R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1995
Sold by
Perschke Nellie M
Bought by
Perschke Nellie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 1994
Sold by
Unewitz Janet D and Sheridan Robert D
Bought by
Perschke Nellie M
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
Bodine Hans $1,050,000 Chicago Title
Perschke James R -- None Available
Perschke James R -- --
Perschke Nellie -- --
Perschke Nellie M $180,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bodine Hans $836,145
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Sold $1,050,000 -4.5% $350 / Sq Ft
02/04/2021 02/04/21 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2021 01/30/21 Price Changed $1,099,000 -6.5% $367 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $392 / 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 $25,742 $399,761 $143,905 $255,856
2023 $23,694 $361,285 $130,055 $231,230
2022 $23,694 $340,943 $122,732 $218,211
2021 $22,868 $338,002 $121,673 $216,329
2020 $22,370 $339,871 $122,346 $217,525
2019 $21,569 $333,632 $120,100 $213,532
2018 $24,162 $361,693 $133,578 $228,115
2017 $25,509 $397,356 $131,345 $266,011
2016 $25,669 $397,357 $125,019 $272,338
2015 $25,468 $374,159 $117,720 $256,439
2014 $22,556 $331,633 $105,688 $225,945
2012 $21,147 $334,510 $106,605 $227,905
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10929976

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-203-007