NOT LISTED FOR SALE

715 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Lake Bluff Area

Estimated Value: $1,795,000 - $2,036,622

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,056 Sq Ft
$608/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 18, 2023

Last sale price $1,575,000 $515 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,843 / mo

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Community Lake
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • 3-minute walk to Sunrise Park and Beach

About This Home

As of January 2023

Located one house from Sunrise Beach and Lake Michigan. Built in 1995 this 4 bed, 4.1-bath house is one you have been waiting for. Wonderful natural light, seasonal lake views, and a very private yard are your own slice of paradise. Handsome library/living room has exquisite millwork, built ins, and lovely fireplace. Fabulous newer chef's kitchen by Jim Laduke features gorgeous custom cabinetry, natural stone, Wolf range, Sub zero fridge and freezer. The welcoming family room has walls of windows with beautiful views, fireplace, and room for all to gather. Adjacent is the stunning dining room, with wet bar for all your entertaining needs. Newer primary bedroom and bath by Jim Laduke is a private oasis with a small balcony to enjoy your morning coffee. Wonderful bedroom suite and 2 bedrooms and a newer hall bath round out the second floor. Full finished basement with large media room, rec room, music room, full bath, storage room and wine cellar. Many updates such as upgraded electric line 220 for electric car in garage, Roof 2015, new carpet 2 bedrooms 2022,new paver driveway 2017, new hall bath 2016, house generator. Sellers prefer to close mid Jan

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daria Andrews

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475105041 Listed on: 08/12/2022

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Heather Fowler

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475174043

Last Buyer's Agent

Polly Richardson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475159834

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,568

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 100
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,056 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,568

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

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: 1995
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
  • LivingArea: 3056
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
  • Room Type: Library, Recreation Room, Eating Area, Office, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement,Den/Library
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Walk-in,Custom Cabinetry,SolidSurfaceCounter,Updated Kitchen

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 100
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28567.74
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,857,906

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2022
Closed on
Jan 17, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Daria Andrews
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Polly Richardson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
0.0713%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1999
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
$640,000
Interest Rate
0.0575%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1994
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
-- None Listed On Document
$1,575,000 Proper Title
-- Attorney
-- --
$663,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- --
$350,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$213,333 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $780,000
Previous Owner $680,000
Previous Owner $640,000
Previous Owner $640,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/18/2023 01/18/23 Sold $1,575,000 +5.0% $515 / Sq Ft
09/13/2022 09/13/22 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $491 / 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 $33,698 $542,320 $157,859 $384,461
2024 $32,187 $497,635 $144,852 $352,783
2023 $29,600 $449,740 $130,911 $318,829
2022 $29,600 $424,420 $123,541 $300,879
2021 $28,568 $420,759 $122,475 $298,284
2020 $27,946 $423,086 $123,152 $299,934
2019 $26,946 $415,319 $120,891 $294,428
2018 $26,420 $414,509 $133,196 $281,313
2017 $25,981 $407,581 $130,970 $276,611
2016 $25,052 $387,951 $124,662 $263,289
2015 $24,855 $365,302 $117,384 $247,918
2014 $21,438 $315,492 $105,387 $210,105
2012 $20,100 $318,229 $106,301 $211,928
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Daria Andrews

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Daria Andrews

    @ Properties

    (847) 477-3794

    63 Total Sales

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  • Heather Fowler

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Heather Fowler

    @ Properties

    (773) 510-2525

    90 Total Sales

    Heather Fowler
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  • Polly Richardson

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Polly Richardson

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 363-1738

    72 Total Sales

    Polly Richardson
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11490520

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-216-002

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

715 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

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