Darren Allen
Real Broker LLC
(224) 507-1815
292 Total Sales
8 in Grayslake
$215K - $516K Price Range
574 Bluestem Ln Grayslake, IL 60030
Grayslake AreaEstimated Value: $644,000 - $710,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,236
Sq Ft
$300/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Stables
- Landscaped Professionally
- Deck
- Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
- Community Lake
- 3-minute walk to John Gage Park
About This Home
As of March 2025Enjoy the gorgeous views of the horses frolicking in the pasture right outside your back door and sip your coffee from your new maintenance free deck! Beautiful Lincoln model has had so many beautiful updates! Stunning kitchen updates include a gorgeous NEW GE Cafe Series appliance set in matte white with brushed bronze handles! New quartz countertops, farmhouse sink and a huge custom island with counter seating. Four bedroom home with finished basement with half bath has hardwood throughout the first floor. So many more updates, don't miss this gem! Trails wind throughout the gorgeous, native plant-filled prairie providing opportunities for many outdoor activities including jogging, hiking, biking, and cross country skiing. There are tennis courts, a fitness center and sand volleyball courts. A beautifully landscaped beach overlooks Lake Leopold, a 20 acre private lake, exclusive to residents and their guests. Lake life is perfect for kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding, fishing and sunset viewing. A charcoal grill is perfect for beach picnics. A variety of playgrounds are nestled throughout the neighborhood as well as community fire pits and an Edible Landscape area that features cherries, apples, grapes and blackberries available to pick and enjoy! Liberty Prairie Farm is an organic farm that harvests USDA certified organic vegetables year round on the premises! Weekly shares of fruit and vegetables can be purchased each season or visit the farm store open to the public. Imagine farm fresh, free-range eggs for your breakfast table! Bring your horse~Prairie Crossing Stable with an outdoor riding ring and 10 miles of trails, plus additional trails accessible via the Oak Openings Forest Preserve. Much more than a neighborhood, Prairie Crossing is truly a community with planned social events, such as Beach BBQ's, Egg Hunts, Fourth of July Bike Parades and Summer Concerts at the Gazebo! Woodland District 50 for grade school as well as in district for Prairie Crossing Charter School, an environmentally based charter K-8 school nestled in the community. Admittance is by lottery to those who live in district. Prairie Crossing is at the intersection of Metra Milwaukee District North and Metra North Central's lines for convenient transportation to downtown Chicago and O'Hare. Prairie Crossing is also served by the Pace Suburban Bus, lines 572/574. Come visit and experience life on the prairie!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner License #475185571 Listed on: 02/05/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,468
Year Built
- Built in 1996
Lot Details
- 10,890 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 59x120x118x120
- Backs to Open Ground
- Cul-De-Sac
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
HOA Fees
- $105 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 2,236 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Blinds
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Storm Doors
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Tideland Water Rights
- Deck
Schools
- Woodland Elementary School
- Woodland Jr High Middle School
- Grayslake Central High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Property is near park
- Stables
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include insurance, exercise facilities, lake rights
- Kolbe Kaspar Association, Phone Number (847) 459-1222
- Modified Lincoln
- Property managed by Foster Premier
- Community Lake
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Horse Trails
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Connie Barhorst
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.6%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,557
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%
Original Mortgage
$504,800
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 25, 2024
Closed on
Apr 26, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ellen O'Toole
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Nikki Nielsen
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.76%
Views
102
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.81%
Original Mortgage
$490,943
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 13, 2019
Closed on
Dec 5, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Corey Barker
Keller Williams North Shore West
Buyer's Agent
Ellen O'Toole
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$334,900
Sold Price
$317,450
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,450
-5.21%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.90%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 22, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Grayslake, IL
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Darren Allen
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Real Broker LLC
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1,068 Total Sales
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Lisa Magidson
Lisa Magidson
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(888) 367-2916
143 Total Sales
1 in Grayslake
$420,500 Price
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Yevhen Hurtovyi
Yevhen Hurtovyi
Realta Real Estate
(773) 570-9695
233 Total Sales
1 in Grayslake
$265,800 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $631,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| $500,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| $317,500 | Citywide Title Corporation | ||
| $250,000 | Ticor Title Insurance Compan |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $503,613 | ||
| Closed | $504,800 | ||
| Previous Owner | $490,943 | ||
| Previous Owner | $286,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $65,900 | ||
| Previous Owner | $50,128 | ||
| Previous Owner | $296,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $242,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $37,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $239,900 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 03/21/25 | Sold | $635,000 | +1.6% | $284 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/21/2025 02/21/25 | For Sale | $625,000 | +25.0% | $280 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/01/2024 05/01/24 | Sold | $500,000 | -4.8% | $224 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/11/2024 04/11/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/25/2024 03/25/24 | For Sale | $525,000 | +65.4% | $235 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/12/2019 12/12/19 | Sold | $317,450 | -2.3% | $142 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/06/2019 11/06/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/29/2019 10/29/19 | Price Changed | $324,900 | -1.5% | $145 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/15/2019 10/15/19 | Price Changed | $329,900 | -1.5% | $148 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/13/2019 09/13/19 | For Sale | $334,900 | -- | $150 / 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 | $14,782 | $160,636 | $34,890 | $125,746 |
| 2024 | $13,320 | $145,043 | $31,503 | $113,540 |
| 2023 | $13,320 | $126,776 | $27,535 | $99,241 |
| 2022 | $13,468 | $125,668 | $18,222 | $107,446 |
| 2021 | $13,273 | $120,788 | $17,514 | $103,274 |
| 2020 | $13,218 | $114,927 | $16,664 | $98,263 |
| 2019 | $12,733 | $110,263 | $15,988 | $94,275 |
| 2018 | $12,825 | $112,199 | $25,621 | $86,578 |
| 2017 | $12,706 | $105,539 | $24,100 | $81,439 |
| 2016 | $12,203 | $97,424 | $22,247 | $75,177 |
| 2015 | $11,737 | $89,004 | $20,324 | $68,680 |
| 2014 | $10,854 | $81,145 | $15,807 | $65,338 |
| 2012 | $10,777 | $84,747 | $16,509 | $68,238 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Connie Barhorst
Seller's Agent in 2025
Connie Barhorst
Baird Warner
(847) 736-1337
133 Total Sales
-
Alissa McNicholas
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
(847) 530-3098
138 Total Sales
-
Lori Baker
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Lori Baker
Compass
(847) 863-1791
136 Total Sales
-
Ellen O'Toole
Seller's Agent in 2024
Ellen O'Toole
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 668-5846
7 Total Sales
-
Nikki Nielsen
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Nikki Nielsen
Keller Williams North Shore West
(847) 652-3786
168 Total Sales
-
Corey Barker
Seller's Agent in 2019
Corey Barker
Keller Williams North Shore West
(224) 548-1323
246 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12285045
APN: 06-36-401-039
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