NOT LISTED FOR SALE

697 Bluff Rd Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $3,081,054 - $3,143,000

4 Beds
7 Baths
6,212 Sq Ft
$500/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2021

Last sale price $1,550,000 $250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,054/month

176 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Access To Lake
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Indoor Pool
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

This incredible stucco home has it all - situated in east Lake Bluff with seasonal views of Lake Michigan,so private with lush ravine surroundings. The various patios were designed to take advantage of the 1.22 acre setting and provide terrific outdoor entertaining options. This home combines high quality construction, architectural detailing as well as livability. Features include an indoor Endless current pool, elevator, generator, bedrooms are en-suite with full baths, soaring ceilings, wide plank floors & custom millwork. The chef's kitchen is designed for both cooking and entertaining including an ample butler's pantry. The finished English basement includes a secondary kitchen, expansive recreation room, full bath, game/exercise room (currently shown with a bed in it,) perfect in-law space, workshop, and storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marina Carney

Compass License #475123100 Listed on: 09/07/2020

Compass

Co-Listed By

Andrew Mrowiec

Compass License #471004617

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Mrowiec

Compass License #471004617

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2000

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Rights
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 5.2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2000

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Pool Indoors
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Central Vacuum, Security System, Sump Pump, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 23X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler
  • Additional Rooms: Library, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Office, Breakfast Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Library, Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 21X19, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 23X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 46X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 20X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Office, Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 23X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6212
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool In-Ground
  • Acreage: 1.2264

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Brick
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 47506
  • Lot Description: Beach, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Water Rights, Wooded, Lake Access
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212030140000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 53425.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2020
Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Crowley Richard P and Crowley Catherine C
Bought by
Podesta Marcelo Roque and Podesta Fabiana Alci
Seller's Agent
Marina Carney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Mrowiec
Compass
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$375,000
-19.48%
Current Estimated Value
$3,108,351

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,558,351
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.33%
Original Mortgage
$1,240,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,126,351
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,982,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2014
Closed on
Jun 27, 2014
Sold by
Revoc Mehta Hemang D
Bought by
Crowley Richard P and Crowley Bonnie F
Seller's Agent
Lori Baker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jean Royster
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,089,880
Sold Price
$1,972,880
Premium/Discount to List
-$117,000
-5.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.45%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2001
Sold by
Mehta Hemang and Mehta Proachie
Bought by
Livin Mehta Hemang D and Hemang D Mehta Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2000
Sold by
The Portfolio Group Inc
Bought by
Hosier Gerald
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
Podesta Marcelo Roque $1,550,000 Chicago Title
Crowley Richard P $1,972,880 St
Livin Mehta Hemang D -- --
Hosier Gerald -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Podesta Marcelo Roque $1,240,000
Previous Owner Crowley Richard P $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $3,175,000 +104.8% $503 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Sold $1,550,000 -11.4% $250 / Sq Ft
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Price Changed $1,749,000 -4.2% $282 / Sq Ft
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Price Changed $1,825,000 -5.2% $294 / Sq Ft
09/07/2020 09/07/20 For Sale $1,925,000 0.0% $310 / Sq Ft
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Rented $8,500 0.0% --
04/20/2017 04/20/17 For Rent $8,500 0.0% --
07/02/2014 07/02/14 Sold $1,972,880 -5.6% $316 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2014 05/31/14 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2014 05/19/14 For Sale $2,089,880 -- $334 / 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 $45,217 $559,920 $312,760 $247,160
2023 $45,217 $620,566 $288,311 $332,255
2022 $36,864 $521,109 $242,104 $279,005
2021 $35,583 $516,615 $240,016 $276,599
2020 $55,409 $826,901 $241,343 $585,558
2019 $53,426 $811,722 $236,913 $574,809
2018 $41,311 $644,035 $300,867 $343,168
2017 $40,970 $633,270 $295,838 $337,432
2016 $49,660 $763,120 $281,590 $481,530
2015 $49,293 $718,569 $265,151 $453,418
2014 $47,540 $686,448 $217,734 $468,714
2012 $44,163 $692,403 $219,623 $472,780
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10849573

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-203-014