You have to see this completely remodeled ranch in Lake Bluff with Lake Bluff grade schools and Lake Forest HS (and LOW TAXES!). SO much new here, and 2358 FINISHED square feet up and down! You'll love the large, eat-in gourmet kitchen with big bay window, quartz countertops, and shiplap walls with a coffee/wine station! Your arched doorway leads you to a large living room with a gas-start, wood-burning fireplace, espresso hardwood floors (newly finished), and a huge picture window. Your beautifully upgraded bath features a jetted tub, new vanity, new LVT flooring, new shiplap and everything designer! Your spacious primary bedroom (and the other two bedrooms) feature the same gorgeous espresso floors as the rest of the main floor! And then, bonus, you have a FULL, fully finished basement with brand new carpeting, new lighting, egress window in the potential 4th bedroom/flex room. You'll also love the large family room, wine cellar, storage closet, HUGE laundry room, and much more. So much storage...but it doesn't end there! Your garage is HUGE...a 4-car tandem garage (1364 sq. ft.!) with a workshop area, piping to hook up and make your garage a heated garage, and an attic you can stand up in! SO MUCH SPACE! Did we mention the oversized lot? How about the large concrete patio so PERFECT for entertaining? At .366 of an acre, there is so much room for all your needs! Lovely landscaping, an extra-long driveway to park 4-6 cars, MyQ garage door opener that you can program to your phone and car...so many thoughtful details here. Don't miss seeing it NOW (and check out our upgrades sheet coming soon under additional details)!
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$405,000
118 Birch Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4beds
1,179sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.37 Acres Lot
$464,800 Zestimate®
$344/sqft
$2,495 Estimated rent
Home value
$464,800
$442,000 - $488,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceLake bluffHeated garageSpacious primary bedroomCompletely remodeled ranchFlex roomOversized lot
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Kelly Anderson 847-668-7934,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Mark Lale
Best Chicago Properties, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11870091
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,358
- Total interior livable area: 1,179 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 119 X 134
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 12191040110000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2023 | Sold | $405,000+11%$344/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11870091 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2023 | Contingent | $365,000$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11870091 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $365,000$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11870091 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2023 | Contingent | $365,000$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11863319 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $365,000+22712.5%$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11863319 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2016 | Listing removed | $1,800+12.5%$2/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #09246277 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2015 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Libertyville #08825745 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2015 | Sold | $1,600-99.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Libertyville #08825745 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2012 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08155007 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08155007 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2005 | Sold | $295,000+73.5%$250/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1995 | Sold | $170,000$144/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,658 -5.2% | $120,973 +12.1% |
| 2023 | $7,027 +22.1% | $107,922 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $5,754 +2.1% | $99,486 +19.1% |
| 2021 | $5,636 +2.1% | $83,541 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $5,523 +3.6% | $83,278 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $5,329 -0.9% | $81,749 -3.9% |
| 2018 | $5,379 | $85,092 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $5,379 +4.7% | $83,670 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $5,135 +0.7% | $79,640 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $5,102 +2.7% | $74,990 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $4,970 +7.1% | $72,984 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $4,639 -6.5% | $73,617 -16.4% |
| 2011 | $4,964 -3.5% | $88,044 -12.3% |
| 2010 | $5,146 -7.8% | $100,429 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $5,580 +4.4% | $109,674 -2% |
| 2008 | $5,345 +10% | $111,866 +9.6% |
| 2006 | $4,859 +4.6% | $102,105 |
| 2005 | $4,647 +6.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $4,356 +15.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,785 +17.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,213 +11% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,896 +3.6% | $60,046 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $2,796 | $56,862 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Knollwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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- Lake County
- Lake Bluff
- 60044
- Knollwood
- 118 Birch Ave
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