NOT LISTED FOR SALE

619 Garfield Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $581,000 - $718,932

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,239 Sq Ft
$287/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2023

Last sale price $526,000 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,805/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 4-minute walk to Lake Bluff Park

About This Home

As of December 2023

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! First time on the market in over 50 years, this beloved home boasts over 3400 square feet of living space on 3 floors. The main level features living and dining rooms with beautiful hardwood floors, built-ins and a fireplace, an eat-in kitchen and a separate sunroom. The second floor has 4 nicely sized bedrooms and 2 hall baths. The finished lower level has a 5 bedroom and bath, a family room, plus a separate office, laundry room and access to the two car garage. Situated on a large corner lot in a great Lake Bluff neighborhood. Enjoy all the best that Lake Bluff has to offer in easy walk to town and train location. So much potential for the price. House is being sold AS IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571 Listed on: 11/02/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Maurice Hampton

Centered International Realty License #471010932

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,120

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160x25x90x170x82
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Tri-Level Property

Interior Spaces

  • 2,239 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,120

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2239
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3463
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 3463
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3463
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2239
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 1224
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • List Price: 425000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Dimensions: 160X25X90X170X82
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13120
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Thomas A Tincher Revocable Trust
Bought by
Piatek David S and Piatek Megan E
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maurice Hampton
Centered International Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$526,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
23.76%
Views
111
Current Estimated Value
$641,983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,983
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.72%
Original Mortgage
$526,000
Outstanding Balance
$516,297
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$125,686

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1995
Sold by
Tincher Thomas A and Tincher Ethel O
Bought by
Tincher Thomas A and The Thomas A Tincher Revocable
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
Piatek David S $526,000 Chicago Title
Tincher Thomas A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Piatek David S $526,000
Previous Owner Tincher Thomas A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/07/2023 12/07/23 Sold $526,000 +23.8% $235 / Sq Ft
11/07/2023 11/07/23 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2023 11/05/23 For Sale $425,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
11/05/2023 11/05/23 Off Market $425,000 -- --
11/02/2023 11/02/23 For Sale $425,000 -- $190 / 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 $14,904 $175,316 $123,750 $51,566
2023 $13,120 $212,544 $114,076 $98,468
2022 $13,120 $191,460 $102,760 $88,700
2021 $12,660 $189,809 $101,874 $87,935
2020 $12,846 $197,723 $102,454 $95,269
2019 $12,385 $194,093 $100,573 $93,520
2018 $11,794 $189,915 $100,025 $89,890
2017 $11,693 $186,740 $98,353 $88,387
2016 $11,265 $177,746 $93,616 $84,130
2015 $11,163 $167,369 $88,151 $79,218
2014 $9,550 $143,848 $79,142 $64,706
2012 $8,966 $145,096 $79,829 $65,267
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11922204

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-20-213-001