$970,000
SOLD JUL 13, 2023

55 Trowbridge Cir Lake Bluff, IL 60044

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,354 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$289 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mature Trees
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of July 2023

You will feel right at home at 55 Trowbridge Circle in beautiful Tangley Oaks. Impressive curb appeal...a stately look...set on .41 acres with pristine mature trees, manicured lawn areas set against wild flowers. An impressive foyer welcomes you. Step down into a dramatic living room with a vaulted ceiling and a wall of glass overlooking a manicured lawn set against a forest. The drama continues as you enter the family room featuring a vaulted ceiling & a two story brick wall with a wood burning fireplace. Access a 3-season enclosed porch through the living room, family room & outdoor patio. Continue into a generously sized white gourmet kitchen with granite countertops featuring high-end stainless-steel appliances (Sub Zero, Thermador, Wolf & Miele). A large walk-in pantry will delight any cook. From the kitchen step down into a two story octagonal eating area with floor to ceiling glass. The eating area leads to an outdoor patio which overlooks an Aquascape pond, serene wooded lot & grass lawn. For casual dining with family & friends a built-in Broil Master gas grill completes the setting. The kitchen opens into a formal dining room with a vaulted ceiling accented by a large, tiered crystal chandelier. A laundry room with full sized front load washer & dryer completes this area. A separate first floor wing includes an upgraded powder room, a large master bedroom, a sitting area & a recently renovated master bathroom complete with a walk-in Steamist steam shower, deep jetted programable tub, built-in cabinets with granite tops, a private water closet area, a large walk-in closet & a custom built shoe closet. Dark warm wooden floors run throughout the first floor and are offset by newly painted pale gray walls with white trim. The second floor includes three generously sized bedrooms each with large deep closets. The second bedroom includes an en-suite full bath. The third & fourth bedrooms share a hall bath. A loft/library area includes built-in bookshelves & overlooks the living room & family room. Light oatmeal carpeting runs throughout the entire second floor and is offset by newly painted pale gray walls with white trim. The lower level features a large recreation room ready for your custom carpet or tile, large storage room with workbench & built-in shelving & numerous closets. Dual HVAC units with humidifiers, a 75-gallon hot water heater, new sump pumps with battery backup service the home. Seller is including two flat-screen TV's with wall mounts. Other desirable features include a newly refurbished 2-car attached garage, professionally landscaped yard, in ground sprinkler system, large grass lawn area, wooded property with perennial gardens. This home has been updated inside & out and is in move in condition. Tangley Oaks features several paved walking paths for you and your pets, tennis courts, a pavilion shelter, stocked ponds for fishing and an abundance of nature and wildlife to enjoy. Be on vacation every day in Tangley Oaks! Lake Bluff is a wonderful place to meet new friends and raise your family. Top rated Lake Bluff Elementary/Middle Schools & Lake Forest High School, Fitness Center, public pool, golf course, Metra train, Sunrise Beach are all within walking/biking distance! Lake Bluff also has a wonderful downtown with several restaurants, coffee shops, post office, unique boutiques, salons and the Village Green featuring weekly summer concerts and an incredible 4th of July Parade. Move into 55 Trowbridge Circle & start enjoying "North Shore Life-Lake Bluff Lifestyle"!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Josephitis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475169297 Listed on: 05/01/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Michelle Parnell

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475182183

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,467

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 165x118x178x96
  • Dog Run
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Garden
  • Water Garden

HOA Fees

  • $98 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,354 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance
  • Tangley Oaks Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,467

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$98 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial, Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Tangley Oaks
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 3354
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Loft, Foyer, Screened Porch, Pantry
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3354
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3354
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1354
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4708
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 3354
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Dog Run, Outdoor Grill, Invisible Fence
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 967500
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden, Fence-Invisible Pet, Outdoor Lighting, Water Garden
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 98
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4099
  • Lot Dimensions: 165X118X178X96
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16467.4
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2023
Closed on
Jul 10, 2023
Sold by
Cheris Albert B and Friedman Roni M
Bought by
Yurenka Debra
Seller's Agent
John Josephitis
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$990,000
Sold Price
$970,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.02%
Views
96
Current Estimated Value
$1,099,814

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,814
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.35%
Original Mortgage
$776,000
Outstanding Balance
$761,802
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$338,012

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Radstake Timothy Ruben Dirk Jan and Hollander Antonia Ingrid
Bought by
Cheris Albert B and Friedman Roni M
Seller's Agent
Kathy Regel
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Caron Comin
Baird & Warner
Sold Price
$759,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.39%
Original Mortgage
$607,200
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2019
Closed on
Feb 29, 2020
Sold by
Midmore Gina M and Creutzburg Gina M
Bought by
Radstake Timothy Ruben Dirk Jan and Hollander Antonia Ingrid
Seller's Agent
Leslie McDonnell
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Regel
Baird & Warner
List Price
$689,900
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-4.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.57%
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2012
Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Keeshin Paul A and Keeshin Roberta
Bought by
Creutzburg Gina M
Seller's Agent
Rina Du Toit
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leslie McDonnell
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$787,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$107,500
-12.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.29%
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1998
Sold by
Frankenthal Lester E and Frankenthal Angie B
Bought by
Gowens Robert B and Gowens Donna G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $970,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $759,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $660,000 Eaclid Title Services
Warranty Deed $787,500 Premier Title
Warranty Deed $642,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $776,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $607,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $528,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $712,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $392,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2023 07/13/23 Sold $970,000 +0.3% $289 / Sq Ft
05/14/2023 05/14/23 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Price Changed $967,500 -2.3% $288 / Sq Ft
05/01/2023 05/01/23 For Sale $990,000 +30.4% $295 / Sq Ft
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $759,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
03/18/2021 03/18/21 For Sale -- -- --
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2021 03/09/21 For Sale $759,000 +15.0% $226 / Sq Ft
04/01/2020 04/01/20 Sold $660,000 -4.3% $197 / Sq Ft
01/27/2020 01/27/20 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2019 12/02/19 For Sale $689,900 -12.4% $206 / Sq Ft
08/21/2012 08/21/12 Sold $787,500 -5.7% $235 / Sq Ft
07/01/2012 07/01/12 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2012 03/31/12 Price Changed $835,000 -6.7% $249 / Sq Ft
02/05/2012 02/05/12 For Sale $895,000 -- $267 / 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 $18,266 $285,536 $83,909 $201,627
2023 $17,060 $250,682 $73,667 $177,015
2022 $17,060 $241,161 $70,869 $170,292
2021 $16,467 $239,081 $70,258 $168,823
2020 $16,108 $240,404 $70,647 $169,757
2019 $15,532 $235,991 $69,350 $166,641
2018 $15,626 $249,653 $68,375 $181,278
2017 $15,493 $245,480 $67,232 $178,248
2016 $16,635 $259,619 $71,104 $188,515
2015 $16,496 $244,462 $66,953 $177,509
2014 $14,209 $211,111 $60,111 $151,000
2012 $13,188 $212,942 $60,632 $152,310
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11771272

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-17-407-003