697 Bluff Rd Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Estimated payment $19,369/month
Highlights
- Indoor Pool
- Waterfront
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
- 1.09 Acre Lot
- Recreation Room
About This Home
Nestled in East Lake Bluff on a beautiful ravine with seasonal Lake Michigan views, this exceptional home offers the rare luxury of a private beach. A dramatic two-story foyer with a curved staircase sets the tone for timeless elegance. At the front of the home, the library features a fireplace, warm wood-paneled walls, and a coffered ceiling. The living room with fireplace flows into the dining room, where expansive windows capture ravine and lake views. A well-appointed butler's pantry includes a sink, beverage refrigerator, Viking warming drawer, and generous cabinetry. The light-filled kitchen with high-end appliances including two dishwashers is ideal for daily living and entertaining. The adjoining mudroom features an additional refrigerator, sink, and storage. The two-story family room is filled with natural light and centered around a custom limestone fireplace. Two staircases and an elevator lead to the upper level, featuring three ensuite bedrooms and a luxurious Primary Suite with spa-like bath, private office, and scenic lake views. A cozy workspace and a second-floor laundry room add convenience. The back staircase leads to a heated sunroom with a resistance pool that also functions as a spa, plus a second washer and dryer. The basement, also accessible by the elevator, includes a recreation room, wet bar, exercise room, and ample storage. A three-car heated garage with dog bath completes this extraordinary property, offering elegance, comfort and close to all Lake Bluff has to offer.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 03/06/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $39,445
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 1.09 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 150x135x105x160x113x93x77x141x37x122x117
- Waterfront
- Dog Run
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 6,822 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Elevator
- Wet Bar
- Central Vacuum
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Paneling
- Coffered Ceiling
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Library with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Home Gym
Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Double Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Travertine
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Partially Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Intercom
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Outdoor Features
- Indoor Pool
- Tideland Water Rights
- Patio
Schools
- Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Lake Bluff Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 400 Amp
- Power Generator
- Lake Michigan Water
- Multiple Water Heaters
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 | $37,985 | $610,198 | $340,844 | $269,354 |
| 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 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 03/06/26 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | +93.2% | $439 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/18/2021 05/18/21 | Sold | $1,550,000 | -11.4% | $250 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 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 |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,550,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Deed | $1,972,880 | St | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,240,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12584903
APN: 12-21-203-014
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