$2,995,000

697 Bluff Rd Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated payment $19,495/month

Total Views 21,930
4 Beds
7 Baths
6,822 Sq Ft
$439 Price per Sq Ft

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

Andra O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 03/06/2026

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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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,445

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

1.09 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Elevator, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate Dining Room, Paneling
  • LivingArea: 6822
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters, Security Cameras
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, Heated Sun Room, Exercise Room, Library, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 6822
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Den/Library
  • Total Sq Ft: 9528
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dog Run
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Indoor
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Water Rights, 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: 1.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 150x135x105x160x113x93x77x141x37x122x117
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 39445.46
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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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 $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
Source: Public Records

Property History

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
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 -- --
Source: Public Records

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: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12584903

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-203-014

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