NOT LISTED FOR SALE

545 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Lake Bluff Area

Estimated Value: $1,369,000 - $2,273,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$768/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 5, 2015

Last sale price $805,000 $383 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,528 / mo

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steam Shower
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2015

This updated vintage home on an oversized corner lot has a prime East Lake Bluff location just 8 houses from the lake. Renovated by Lynch Construction in 2000, this vintage gem keeps getting better. Recent improvements include finished lower level with office/den and laundry, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and renovated screened porch. Vliet Museum Distinguished Home Award winner for architectural preservation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean Royster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133732 Listed on: 05/19/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Annie Lenzke

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133720

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Royster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133732 Listed on: 05/19/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1910

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Mud Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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

Year Built

1910

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ 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: 1910
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X27, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room, Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 5X4, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2100
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X25, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened
  • Acreage: 0.21

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 9287
  • Lot Description: Corner, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212140100000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13843.30

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jean Royster
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jean Royster
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$819,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.71%
Current Estimated Value
$1,613,432

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$808,432
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%
Original Mortgage
$644,000
Outstanding Balance
$396,276
Interest Rate
1.93%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,217,156

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lake Bluff, IL

  • Jamie Walker Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Jamie Walker

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (224) 282-0398

    71 Total Sales

    2 in Lake Bluff

    $915K - $1.1M Price Range

    Jamie Walker
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  • Nancy Karp Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Nancy Karp

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (224) 287-9730

    79 Total Sales

    1 in Lake Bluff

    $910,000 Price

    Nancy Karp
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  • Robert Safranski Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Robert Safranski

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (773) 832-5674

    62 Total Sales

    2 in Lake Bluff

    $490K - $508K Price Range

    Robert Safranski
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  • Cecille Plurad Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Cecille Plurad

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (877) 761-6689

    180 Total Sales

    1 in Lake Bluff

    $585,100 Price

    Cecille Plurad
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  • Will Tveit Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Will Tveit

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (312) 586-9316

    43 Total Sales

    1 in Lake Bluff

    $620,000 Price

    Will Tveit
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  • Flor Hasselbring Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Flor Hasselbring

    Compass

    (224) 347-1846

    65 Total Sales

    7 in Lake Bluff

    $355K - $3.9M Price Range

    Flor Hasselbring
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$805,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
-- None Available
$700,000 St
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $644,000
Previous Owner $409,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $271,700
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $280,000
Previous Owner $422,900
Previous Owner $425,000
Previous Owner $264,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Sold $805,000 0.0% $383 / Sq Ft
08/25/2014 08/25/14 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Off Market $805,000 -- --
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2014 05/19/14 For Sale $819,000 -- $390 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $19,915 $324,067 $161,736 $162,331
2024 $17,575 $297,365 $148,410 $148,955
2023 $16,212 $249,200 $124,372 $124,828
2022 $16,212 $235,170 $117,370 $117,800
2021 $15,305 $233,142 $116,358 $116,784
2020 $15,305 $234,432 $117,002 $117,430
2019 $14,757 $230,128 $114,854 $115,274
2018 $15,960 $254,870 $127,770 $127,100
2017 $15,944 $250,609 $125,634 $124,975
2016 $15,252 $238,539 $119,583 $118,956
2015 $15,123 $228,412 $112,602 $115,810
2014 $13,843 $205,835 $101,093 $104,742
2012 -- $207,621 $101,970 $105,651
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jean Royster

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 234-8000

    13 Total Sales

    Jean Royster
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Annie Lenzke

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 414-4045

    44 Total Sales

    Annie Lenzke
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08619403

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-214-010

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

545 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

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