NOT LISTED FOR SALE

700 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Lake Bluff Area

Estimated Value: $3,323,000 - $3,817,737

5 Beds
6 Baths
6,770 Sq Ft
$539/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 5, 2021

Last sale price $2,800,000 $414 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,199 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Sunrise Park and Beach

About This Home

As of August 2021

Singular opportunity! One of the most memorable and beloved homes in Lake Bluff, masterfully renovated from top to bottom and now truly "better than new". Thought to have originally been built at the turn of the 20th Century, the home was redesigned in the 1930's by noted architect Jerome Cerny. The current owners have thoughtfully renovated all 3 floors integrating modern convenience and luxury with the priceless design components of the home. No detail has been overlooked in creating this sophisticated yet comfortable environment. Extraordinary kitchen opening to the spacious family room and a breakfast terrace. Beautiful, gracious rooms throughout the first floor. The second floor boasts a luxurious master suite plus 3 additional bedrooms and a second family room. The 3rd floor features an enchanting bedroom suite and additional office. Beautiful vistas of the lush gardens throughout. Situated on breathtaking 2/3 acre grounds one house from the Lake, this majestic French style residence is timeless and impossible to replicate. Newer 3 car garage, remarkable "shed" and glorious outdoor rooms designed by Craig Bergmann make the property as remarkable as the house. Fantastic winter lake views from many rooms. Truly a private sanctuary steps to the Lake and downtown Lake Bluff.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571 Listed on: 05/18/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Horrighs

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475192141

Keller Williams North Shore West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,304

Lot Details

  • 27,878 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 200x158x200x125

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 6,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,304

Lot Details

0.64 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 6770
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Den, Gallery, Mud Room, Office, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Walk In Closet, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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: 0.64
  • Lot Dimensions: 200X158X200X125
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 50303.98
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2021
Closed on
Aug 5, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Horrighs
Keller Williams North Shore West
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,648,934

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$848,934
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Interest Rate
0.035%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$819,000
Interest Rate
0.0437%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
0.0425%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,800,000 Chicago Title
-- First American Title
-- --
-- --
-- --
$1,182,500 First American Title
$930,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $2,100,000
Previous Owner $799,500
Previous Owner $820,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $819,000
Previous Owner $898,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $900,000
Previous Owner $1,100,000
Previous Owner $1,100,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Sold $2,800,000 -11.1% $414 / Sq Ft
05/22/2021 05/22/21 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2021 05/22/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 For Sale $3,150,000 -- $465 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $65,884 $1,051,965 $261,847 $790,118
2024 $58,360 $965,286 $240,271 $725,015
2023 $53,579 $808,936 $201,354 $607,582
2022 $53,579 $763,391 $190,017 $573,374
2021 $51,425 $752,617 $188,378 $564,239
2020 $50,304 $756,779 $189,420 $567,359
2019 $48,506 $742,887 $185,943 $556,944
2018 $21,576 $629,697 $178,889 $450,808
2017 $39,670 $619,171 $175,899 $443,272
2016 $38,262 $589,350 $167,427 $421,923
2015 $37,974 $554,944 $157,653 $397,291
2014 $33,945 $539,752 $122,566 $417,186
2012 $27,476 $500,389 $102,077 $398,312
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katherine Hudson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Katherine Hudson

    Compass

    (847) 987-4309

    74 Total Sales

    Katherine Hudson
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  • Jessica Horrighs

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jessica Horrighs

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    (818) 324-2378

    4 Total Sales

    Jessica Horrighs
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11091863

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-216-011

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

700 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

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