NOT LISTED FOR SALE

714 Safford Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Knollwood Area

Estimated Value: $547,664 - $590,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$379/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 7, 2021

Last sale price $400,000 $267 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,666 / mo

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of June 2021

Welcome Home! Enjoy easy living in this one story, ready to move-in Ranch. A peaceful, sun-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home.The bright kitchen boasts hardwood floors, new stainless steel Thermador stove and dishwasher. The eating area opens to the family room with vaulted ceiling.The kitchen and the family room face a beautiful backyard with large deck, and separate brick patio with fire ring for family and guests to enjoy. Spacious master bedroom suite has large window with lovely view of pine trees; walk-in closet, and updated bathroom with ceramic tile surround and custom cabinetry. Two additional bedrooms are serviced by the hallway bathroom, which is updated as well. Ready-to entertain living room and dining room. Full basement offers so much storage space and an opportunity to create more living space. Outside storage exists in 16 x 12 Tuff shed. Highly sought-after Lake Forest High School. Convenient to shopping and entertainment. Close to highway. Pride of ownership. Make it your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anya Wilkomer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475138954 Listed on: 03/15/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cody Shipp

Baird & Warner License #475180410

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 12,171 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x135
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Steel Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Combo, Drapes/Blinds
  • LivingArea: 1500
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2876
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Window Treatments,Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: North
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Partial Fencing
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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: 0.2794
  • Lot Dimensions: 90X135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Other

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Anya Wilkomer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cody Shipp
Baird & Warner
Sold Price
$400,000
Current Estimated Value
$568,666

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,666
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
0.0312%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2018
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
$400,000 Burnet Title
-- Fidelity National T1tle
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $320,000
Previous Owner $20,000
Previous Owner $73,000
Previous Owner $10,000
Previous Owner $87,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $400,000 -2.9% $267 / Sq Ft
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/27/2021 04/27/21 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2021 04/19/21 Price Changed $412,000 -4.0% $275 / Sq Ft
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Price Changed $429,000 -9.7% $286 / Sq Ft
03/14/2021 03/14/21 For Sale $475,000 -- $317 / 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 $7,776 $139,856 $35,065 $104,791
2024 $7,555 $124,767 $31,282 $93,485
2023 $6,235 $115,014 $28,837 $86,177
2022 $6,235 $96,580 $24,215 $72,365
2021 $3,076 $95,747 $24,006 $71,741
2020 $13 $96,277 $24,139 $72,138
2019 $13 $94,510 $23,696 $70,814
2018 $13 $83,213 $26,164 $57,049
2017 $13 $81,822 $25,727 $56,095
2016 $13 $77,881 $24,488 $53,393
2015 $821 $65,379 $23,058 $42,321
2014 $3,674 $81,030 $31,052 $49,978
2012 $3,842 $81,733 $31,321 $50,412
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anya Wilkomer

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Anya Wilkomer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 309-8955

    6 Total Sales

    Anya Wilkomer
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  • Cody Shipp

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cody Shipp

    Baird & Warner

    (815) 481-7565

    81 Total Sales

    Cody Shipp
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11021722

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-18-312-012

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

714 Safford Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

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