NOT LISTED FOR SALE

714 Birch Rd Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,816,503 - $1,890,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,697 Sq Ft
$498/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 19, 2016

Last sale price $1,310,000 $354 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,401/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Heated Floors
  • Recreation Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2016

What a house and location! One of the largest East Lake Bluff yards with beautifully designed gardens, bluestone patio, fire pit, walking paths, and darling shed/playhouse, this fabulous home was built by Lynch Construction in 2003. Great interior floor plan - starts out with 2 story foyer and wide entry hallway. Beautiful white kitchen with soft green accent cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, walk-in cooler, separate breakfast room, first floor utility/mud room, butler's pantry. RARE 3 car heated attached garage has dog bath for those beach walks. Family room has cathedral ceiling and master has trayed ceiling, FP, steam shower, and walnut paneled study. BR 4 is en-suite with 2nd floor roof terrace. Backstairs off of mudroom. All new light fixtures, paint, window treatments, recently refinished hardwood floors - all 5 wall mounted TV's stay! Lake breezes, peaceful, private location, and all the amenities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcia Rowley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475128018 Listed on: 04/29/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Bryant

Baird & Warner License #475131493

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,872

Year Built

  • 2003

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,872

Year Built

2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2003
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Study
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 9X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 12X26, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Study, Dimensions: 10X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3697
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.4807

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: LAKE BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: LAKE BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 279 X 75
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212020150000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 27,253

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2016
Closed on
Aug 1, 2016
Sold by
Gesualdo Ralph J and Gesualdo Mary E
Bought by
Digby David and Digby Deborah J
Seller's Agent
Marcia Rowley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Bryant
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$239,000
-15.43%
Current Estimated Value
$1,842,168

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$532,168
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.78%
Original Mortgage
$590,000
Outstanding Balance
$365,146
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,477,022

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2014
Closed on
Jun 30, 2014
Sold by
Swift Stephen M and Swift Jennifer T
Bought by
Gesualdo Ralph J and Gesualdo Mary E
Seller's Agent
Marina Carney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Rowley
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-20%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2003
Sold by
Swift Stephen M
Bought by
Swift Stephen M and Swift Jennifer T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Lynch Development Corp
Bought by
Swift Stephen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2002
Sold by
Schmitt Victor W
Bought by
Lynch Development Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$476,250
Interest Rate
4.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1995
Sold by
Ferguson John A and Ferguson Kathy S
Bought by
Schmitt Victor W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Digby David $1,310,000 Attorney
Gesualdo Ralph J $1,200,000 Multiple
Swift Stephen M -- --
Swift Stephen M $1,784,000 First American Title
Lynch Development Corp $635,000 First American Title
Schmitt Victor W $530,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Digby David $590,000
Previous Owner Swift Stephen M $500,000
Previous Owner Lynch Development Corp $476,250
Previous Owner Schmitt Victor W $255,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/19/2016 08/19/16 Sold $1,310,000 -9.6% $354 / Sq Ft
07/20/2016 07/20/16 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Price Changed $1,449,000 -6.5% $392 / Sq Ft
04/29/2016 04/29/16 For Sale $1,549,000 +29.1% $419 / Sq Ft
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Sold $1,200,000 -20.0% $325 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/22/2014 06/22/14 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2014 04/14/14 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $406 / 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 $32,872 $508,037 $195,223 $312,814
2023 $30,227 $459,140 $176,433 $282,707
2022 $30,227 $433,290 $166,500 $266,790
2021 $29,822 $438,965 $165,064 $273,901
2020 $29,172 $441,393 $165,977 $275,416
2019 $28,129 $433,290 $162,930 $270,360
2018 $28,726 $453,882 $182,434 $271,448
2017 $28,485 $446,295 $179,384 $266,911
2016 $27,469 $424,800 $170,744 $254,056
2015 $27,256 $441,226 $160,776 $280,450
2014 $28,343 $415,207 $144,344 $270,863
2012 $26,569 $418,809 $145,596 $273,213
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09210305

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-202-015