NOT LISTED FOR SALE

609 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,477,000 - $1,879,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,353 Sq Ft
$475/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,100,000 $328 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,393/month

371 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Office
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Sunrise Park and Beach

About This Home

As of April 2021

This charming, East Lake Bluff home is located on one of the most desired streets in the Village, just one block from Lake Michigan. You will appreciate the family room with dramatic beamed and coffered ceiling, wet bar with updated bar fridge, lovely built-in cabinetry, and fireplace with handsome stone surround and custom wood mantle. The renovated kitchen includes a center island, updated, stainless appliances, and a large eating area. The newly remodeled mud room features custom lockers. The romantic master suite is large and features a huge walk-in closet, updated bath, and tall, trayed ceilings. The second floor hall bath has also been recently remodeled. The third level bonus room is ideal for home office, kid's retreat, or guest quarters. The fresh, finished basement makes a great playroom or additional rec room. This home enjoys gorgeous, wide plank pine and oak hardwood flooring, a charming brick paver drive, and a back yard with playset. The many recent updates include exterior paint, chimney work, fencing, landscaping, hot tub, powder room remodel, garage roof, and much more! Enjoy lake breezes from this home that is so admired. It is situated across from a tranquil, ravine setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Myers

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475134171 Listed on: 02/10/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Mason

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127227

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1966

Lot Details

  • 8,276

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Workroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

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

1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1966
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1966

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Bonus, Recreation Room, Workroom, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 15X34, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 30X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 9X16, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3353
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.1909

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65X125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212150030000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 19093.88

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2021
Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Towle Aaron and Towle Lauren
Bought by
Johnson Alec and Alec Johnson Trust
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Myers
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Mason
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,075,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.33%
Current Estimated Value
$1,591,695

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$491,695
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Outstanding Balance
$794,533
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$797,162

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2017
Closed on
Feb 27, 2018
Sold by
Brannan Stephen K and Brannan Kelli J
Bought by
Towle Aaron and Towle Lauren
Seller's Agent
Brad Andersen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cyndi Myers
Coldwell Banker Residential
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-7.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.69%
Original Mortgage
$832,500
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2008
Sold by
Debes Coburn Peter Elser and Debes Coburn Susan
Bought by
Brannan Stephen K and Brannan Kelli J

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
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1997
Sold by
Lewis Edwin L and Bacon Elisabeth C
Bought by
Debes Coburn Peter Elser and Debes Coburn Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1995
Sold by
Hood E Murray and Hood Louise J
Bought by
Lewis Edwin L and Bacon Elisabeth C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
7.56%
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
Johnson Alec $1,100,000 Chicago Title
Towle Aaron $925,000 Chicago Title
Brannan Stephen K $1,010,000 St
Debes Coburn Peter Elser $617,000 First American Title
Lewis Edwin L $575,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Alec $880,000
Previous Owner Towle Aaron $832,500
Previous Owner Brannan Stephen K $417,000
Previous Owner Debes Coburn Peter Elser $445,000
Previous Owner Lewis Edwin L $265,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Sold $1,100,000 +2.3% $328 / Sq Ft
02/13/2021 02/13/21 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2020 02/08/20 For Sale $1,075,000 +16.2% $321 / Sq Ft
02/27/2018 02/27/18 Sold $925,000 -7.0% $276 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/04/2017 11/04/17 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2017 07/26/17 For Sale $995,000 -- $297 / 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 $24,644 $383,090 $128,515 $254,575
2023 $22,689 $346,220 $116,146 $230,074
2022 $22,689 $326,728 $109,607 $217,121
2021 $20,243 $299,899 $108,662 $191,237
2020 $19,808 $301,558 $109,263 $192,295
2019 $19,094 $296,022 $107,257 $188,765
2018 $10,803 $308,303 $118,926 $189,377
2017 $21,028 $331,021 $116,938 $214,083
2016 $20,273 $315,078 $111,306 $203,772
2015 $20,109 $296,684 $104,808 $191,876
2014 $16,671 $246,670 $94,096 $152,574
2012 $15,636 $248,810 $94,912 $153,898
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10986039

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-215-003