NOT LISTED FOR SALE

668 Garfield Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $551,000 - $645,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,413 Sq Ft
$428/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 28, 2021

Last sale price $437,000 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,010 / mo

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Slip
  • Heated Floors
  • Home Gym
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of June 2021

TOTALLY REMODELED & TASTEFULLY DECORATED HOME! The gorgeous Kitchen was gut rehabbed and features beautiful cabinetry, granite counters, all Stainless Steel Appliances, pantry & casual eating area. Bright, spacious Living-Dining Room combo has a stone, gas log Fireplace and large picture window with custom blinds. Gleaming hardwood floors on the main level. Recessed lighting in Hall, Kitchen, Living Room and Bath. Freshly painted with new doors, windows and base molding throughout the home. Stunning Bathroom has granite counters, double sink, deep soaking bathtub & heated floor. Bedrooms have lighted ceiling fans and large closets with Container Store organizer systems. Remodeled Basement offers a huge Recreation Room, full Bath, Exercise Room, closets galore and storage. Two sump pumps and water heater. Full drain tile around the house. New energy efficient R49 insulation in attic. Wired for Tech Systems security. Huge fenced back yard, fire pit and concrete boat/car parking at back of yard with access from the back. Great location! Walk to pool, rec center, park, train & town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Hauer

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475126566 Listed on: 04/07/2021

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Leigh Marcus

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125223

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,180

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 11,099 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x150
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,413 Sq Ft Home
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Boat Slip
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Ranch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,180

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 61-70 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Electric, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1413
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Exercise Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2826
  • Basement Description: Finished,Bathroom Rough-In,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1413

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Boat Slip, Storms/Screens
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2548
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X150
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8180
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2021
Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Kuczek Wojciech and Kuczek Lauren
Bought by
Meadows Edmund C and Meadows Mary T
Seller's Agent
Margaret Hauer
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold Price
$437,000
Current Estimated Value
$604,604

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$167,604
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$143,535
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$461,069

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2013
Closed on
Nov 12, 2013
Sold by
Ruiz Robert T and Ruiz Phyllis D
Bought by
Kuczek Wojciech and Kuczek Lauren
Seller's Agent
Sally Goodman
@properties
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Hauer
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$335
Sold Price
$332,500
Premium/Discount to List
$332,165
99153.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.66%
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2005
Sold by
Palaske Daniel E
Bought by
Ruiz Robert T and Ruiz Phyllis D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2005
Sold by
Palaske Daniel E
Bought by
Ruiz Robert T and Ruiz Phyllis D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
Palaske Daniel E and Palaske Doris M
Bought by
Palaske Daniel E
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
Meadows Edmund C $437,000 Attorney
Kuczek Wojciech $332,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Ruiz Robert T -- --
Ruiz Robert T $400,000 Sts
Palaske Daniel E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Meadows Edmund C $200,000
Previous Owner Kuczek Wojciech $266,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/28/2021 06/28/21 Sold $437,000 -2.7% $309 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/09/2021 05/09/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $449,000 +35.0% $318 / Sq Ft
11/22/2013 11/22/13 Sold $332,500 -3.6% $235 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/14/2013 10/14/13 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2013 08/01/13 Price Changed $345,000 +102885.1% $244 / Sq Ft
08/01/2013 08/01/13 For Sale $335 -- $0 / 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 $9,913 $166,095 $105,926 $60,169
2024 $9,170 $160,030 $102,058 $57,972
2023 $9,122 $141,847 $90,462 $51,385
2022 $9,122 $128,949 $82,236 $46,713
2021 $8,219 $119,328 $81,527 $37,801
2020 $8,039 $119,988 $81,978 $38,010
2019 $8,188 $130,318 $80,473 $49,845
2018 $8,147 $133,053 $78,713 $54,340
2017 $8,076 $130,829 $77,397 $53,432
2016 $7,774 $124,528 $73,669 $50,859
2015 $7,696 $117,258 $69,368 $47,890
2014 $6,815 $104,354 $62,279 $42,075
2012 $6,404 $105,259 $62,819 $42,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Hauer

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Margaret Hauer

    The McDonald Group

    (847) 877-6616

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Margaret Hauer
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  • Leigh Marcus

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Leigh Marcus

    @ Properties

    (773) 645-0686

    1 in this area

    1,043 Total Sales

    Leigh Marcus
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Sally Goodman

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11045180

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-20-207-006

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

668 Garfield Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

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