NOT LISTED FOR SALE

617 Smith Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $367,000 - $405,999

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$213/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 15, 2025

Last sale price $355,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,614 / mo

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Bonus Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Meticulously maintained 3-bedroom townhome located on quiet, dead end street! Updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and tile backsplash! Updated primary bath with granite vanity and tile shower! NEW roof! NEW vinyl siding! NEW driveway! FRESH paint! Windows have also been replaced! Finished basement adds additional living space! Spacious fenced backyard! Highly Lake Bluff school district and Lake Forest High School! Don't miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Winfield Cohen

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475124153 Listed on: 01/30/2025

Keller Williams Success Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Wei-Chen Yang

City and Field Real Estate License #475192195

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,619

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 52x124x52x124
  • End Unit
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $145 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Half Duplex
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Shake Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include lawn care, scavenger
  • 2 Units
  • Associa Chicago Association, Phone Number (847) 490-3833
  • Property managed by Associa Chicago

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,619

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

6,447 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$145 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1/2 Duplex
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1800
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Sun Room
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2660
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Shake Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Hot Tub
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 145
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Associa Chicago
  • Management Contact Name: Associa Chicago
  • Management Phone: 847-490-3833
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lawn Care, Scavenger

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X124X52X124
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5619.26
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Yaping Zou Revocable Living Trust and Chao Wang Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Shi Xiuzhong and Wu Haiyan
Seller's Agent
Winfield Cohen
Keller Williams Success Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wei-Chen Yang
City and Field Real Estate
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.43%
Views
284
Current Estimated Value
$383,750

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,750
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2023
Sold by
Zou Yaping and Wang Chao
Bought by
Yaping Zou Revocable Living Trust and Chao Wang Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2013
Closed on
Nov 14, 2013
Sold by
Judith Nlisinow Benjamin and Judith Nlisinow
Bought by
Wang Chao and Zou Yaping
Seller's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Wong
Great Homes Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$213,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-9.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.83%
Original Mortgage
$170,400
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2006
Sold by
Myers Susan M
Bought by
Nusinow Benjamin and Nusinow Judith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1996
Sold by
Grube Sharon L and Bridges Sharon L
Bought by
Bridges Sharon L and Grube Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
7.36%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shi Xiuzhong $355,000 Chicago Title
Yaping Zou Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Wang Chao $213,000 Saturn Title Llc
Nusinow Benjamin $277,000 Burnet Title Llc
Bridges Sharon L -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wang Chao $170,400
Previous Owner Nusinow Benjamin $200,000
Previous Owner Bridges Sharon L $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $355,000 +1.4% $197 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2025 02/16/25 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
02/09/2025 02/09/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $350,000 +64.3% $194 / Sq Ft
11/15/2013 11/15/13 Sold $213,000 -9.4% $111 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/26/2013 09/26/13 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2013 09/06/13 For Sale $235,000 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $5,055 $107,580 $19,178 $88,402
2024 $5,055 $86,376 $15,398 $70,978
2023 $5,055 $79,624 $14,194 $65,430
2022 $5,163 $81,060 $14,110 $66,950
2021 $5,054 $80,361 $13,988 $66,373
2020 $5,657 $91,425 $14,067 $77,358
2019 $5,456 $89,747 $13,809 $75,938
2018 $4,793 $80,722 $15,128 $65,594
2017 $4,711 $79,373 $14,875 $64,498
2016 $4,528 $75,551 $14,159 $61,392
2015 $4,461 $71,140 $13,332 $57,808
2014 $4,470 $69,950 $17,954 $51,996
2012 $4,089 $70,557 $18,110 $52,447
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Winfield Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Winfield Cohen

    Keller Williams Success Realty

    (847) 772-8453

    1 in this area

    279 Total Sales

    Winfield Cohen
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  • Wei-Chen Yang

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Wei-Chen Yang

    City and Field Real Estate

    (847) 650-5991

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Wei-Chen Yang
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  • Jane Lee

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jane Lee

    RE/MAX

    (847) 420-8866

    11 in this area

    2,258 Total Sales

    Jane Lee
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Thomas Wong

    Great Homes Real Estate, Inc

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12280844

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-18-401-007

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

617 Smith Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

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