$1,753,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

621 E Prospect Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,878 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$452 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 5-minute walk to Sunrise Park and Beach

About This Home

As of July 2025

Rare offering in East Lake Bluff with seasonal Lake Michigan views. This oversized corner lot, just a block from the lake, features a stately brick colonial renovated by LaDuke Associates and landscaped by Chalet Nursery. The storybook entrance leads to a spacious dining room with a custom marble fireplace and French doors to the patio. The light-filled living room and primary suite offer lake views. All bedrooms are thoughtfully en-suite. The chef's kitchen includes high-end appliances, black soapstone counters, Italian glass lighting, and a cozy window seat. The deep-pour basement has a full bath and family room for extra living space, and the backyard oasis includes a fenced garden, three-tiered fountain, apple trees, outdoor shower, fire pit, and saltwater hot tub. With every detail thoughtfully crafted, this home is a rare gem in East Lake Bluff.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Shortsle

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 987-5702 License #475168103 Listed on: 04/01/2025

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Carleigh Mia Goldsberry

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 987-5702 License #475167724

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Andersen

Compass License #471005011

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,573

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2007

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 86x116
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,878 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Video Cameras
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,573

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2007
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (847) 987-5702
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2007

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Finished, 9 ft + pour, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3878
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Security Cameras, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Office, Foyer, Storage, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Hot Tub, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Common Area, Laundry Chute, Multiple Locations, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

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 Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 86X116
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 30573
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Osborne Andrew S and Osborne Rachel
Bought by
Stephen Allan Farlow Trust and Farlow
Seller's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brad Andersen
Compass
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$1,753,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$497,000
-22.09%
Views
123
Current Estimated Value
$1,772,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Ryan Timothy E and Ryan Patricia
Bought by
Osborne Andrew S and Osborne Rachel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2005
Sold by
Bush Robert F and Bush Karen
Bought by
Ryan Timothy E and Ryan Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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 $1,753,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,199,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $1,199,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $1,089,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $1,753,000 -12.3% $452 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $1,999,000 -5.9% $515 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $2,125,000 -2.3% $548 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $2,175,000 -3.3% $561 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $2,250,000 +28.4% $580 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Off Market $1,753,000 -- --
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 $30,573 $510,234 $156,025 $354,209
2023 $28,121 $427,589 $130,753 $296,836
2022 $28,121 $403,515 $123,391 $280,124
2021 $27,140 $400,035 $122,327 $277,708
2020 $24,991 $402,248 $123,004 $279,244
2019 $24,115 $394,864 $120,746 $274,118
2018 $23,639 $397,414 $133,106 $264,308
2017 $23,441 $390,771 $130,881 $259,890
2016 $22,601 $350,583 $124,577 $226,006
2015 $22,421 $330,116 $117,304 $212,812
2014 $22,794 $335,079 $105,315 $229,764
2012 $19,850 $337,986 $106,229 $231,757
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12282965

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-223-059