Wonderful apx 2600 square foot charming, in-town East Lake Bluff home. Enter from North Avenue to a front foyer with a built-in seat or the side door on Oak Avenue into a small sunroom with an original fireplace. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout except for primary suite. This updated home offers a stylish cook's kitchen and breakfast area which opens to the family room with fireplace. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a butler's pantry with loads of cabinets, expansive buffet countertop, wine fridge and powder room. The formal living room with a fireplace and dining room adds great space for entertaining. Upstairs, in the primary suite, you'll find a walk-in closet, linen closet, jacuzzi tub, large shower with two shower heads and built in bench. The other two bedrooms offer a gorgeous walk out deck to sit and enjoy the western exposure. Third floor is currently used as an office but could be transformed into a fourth bedroom if desired. The basement is approximately 1080 square feet with an unfinished area under the original part of the house as well as a deep pour basement under addition. The oversized two car garage and blue stone patio compliment the exterior of this lovely home. Newer HVAC, hot water heater, and underground sprinkler system. Please refer to the list of improvements the owners completed.
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$1,035,000
117 E North Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
3beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$1,294,300 Zestimate®
$398/sqft
$4,267 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,294,300
$1.16M - $1.46M
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Listed by:
Megan Sparrow Jordan 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12151656
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X12
Office
- Level: Third
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,9 ft + pour,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X125
Details
- Parcel number: 12211110010000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $398/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $989,073
- Annual tax amount: $19,546
- Date on market: 10/10/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2024 | Sold | $1,035,000+29.4%$398/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12151656 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2005 | Sold | $800,000+255.6%$308/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/1998 | Sold | $225,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,138 +13.3% | $344,966 +4.6% |
| 2023 | $19,547 +8.5% | $329,658 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $18,018 +3.6% | $276,262 +6% |
| 2021 | $17,389 +2.2% | $260,708 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $17,011 +3.7% | $259,889 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $16,402 +7.7% | $255,118 +4% |
| 2018 | $15,224 | $245,423 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $15,224 +4.7% | $241,321 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $14,547 -4% | $229,698 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $15,146 +2.7% | $216,288 -1.2% |
| 2014 | $14,749 +6.6% | $218,906 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $13,835 -3.8% | $220,805 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $14,381 +14% | $243,825 +4.1% |
| 2010 | $12,612 +1% | $234,276 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $12,484 +0.3% | $255,844 -2% |
| 2008 | $12,443 +15.1% | $260,959 +5.7% |
| 2006 | $10,808 +11.4% | $246,857 |
| 2005 | $9,701 +12.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $8,641 -2.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $8,865 +93.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,572 +10.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,142 +3.1% | $81,301 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $4,016 | $76,990 |
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Neighborhood: 60044
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Middle: Lake Bluff Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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