NOT LISTED FOR SALE

717 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $938,010

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,870 Sq Ft
$502/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 8, 2023

Last sale price $775,000 $414 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,256 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 2-minute walk to Sunrise Park and Beach

About This Home

As of December 2023

Location. Location. Location. Enjoy Lake Michigan breezes and the sound of the waves just one house from the lake with this rare East Lake Bluff offering. First time on the market, it is no wonder why this charmed location has been enjoyed by generations in the same family. Roof, windows, siding replaced around 2010. Hardwood flooring on the first and second floors. The second floor has four bedrooms and one and a half baths with the second powder bath located on the first floor. Oversized two car garage with expansive second floor storage. Full unfinished basement with laundry. Don't miss your chance to make it your own! Sold in "as is" condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904 Listed on: 10/06/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,523

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 6,186 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,870 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Heatilator
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,523

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

6,186 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • 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
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Heatilator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1870
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Generator
  • Room Type: Foyer, Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.142
  • Lot Dimensions: 6199
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12523.46
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Nov 16, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
14.81%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$938,010

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,010
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.84%
Original Mortgage
$736,250
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$775,000 Chicago Title
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $736,250
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2023 12/08/23 Sold $775,000 +14.8% $414 / Sq Ft
10/11/2023 10/11/23 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Sale $675,000 -- $361 / 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 $14,623 $240,266 $112,496 $127,770
2024 $13,352 $220,469 $103,227 $117,242
2023 $12,523 $199,250 $93,292 $105,958
2022 $12,523 $188,032 $88,040 $99,992
2021 $12,082 $186,411 $87,281 $99,130
2020 $11,822 $187,442 $87,764 $99,678
2019 $11,396 $184,001 $86,153 $97,848
2018 $12,307 $202,960 $94,380 $108,580
2017 $12,200 $199,567 $92,802 $106,765
2016 $11,738 $189,955 $88,332 $101,623
2015 $11,612 $178,865 $83,175 $95,690
2014 $10,010 $155,437 $74,674 $80,763
2012 $9,474 $156,786 $75,322 $81,464
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11871238

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-221-007

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