Welcome to this storybook A-frame cottage tucked away on a private oasis in Lake Bluff. East of Green Bay Road, this home offers peace and quiet, a large yard with beautiful gardens. Cross over the bridge and be welcomed into this charming floor plan. A large dining and family room are separated by an open-concept staircase. Enjoy having a first-floor bedroom, currently used as an office which has a large slider leading out to the patio. An updated kitchen leads laundry and to the 1.5-car attached garage. Upstairs, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms and an updated full bath. Come cross the bridge and be welcomed to this great house in Lake Bluff!
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$525,000
200 Melvin Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4beds
2,058sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$587,700 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$3,955 Estimated rent
Home value
$587,700
$541,000 - $641,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paula K Johnson, GRI 312-319-1168,
Compass
Bought with:
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Sonny Petway
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12100109
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X7
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,058 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 77X134X78X134
Details
- Parcel number: 12172080140000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $360,513
- Annual tax amount: $6,006
- Date on market: 7/20/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2024 | Sold | $525,000$255/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Contingent | $525,000$255/sqft |
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| 7/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $525,000+50%$255/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12100109 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2020 | Listing removed | $350,000$170/sqft |
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| 12/2/2019 | Price change | $350,000-2.5%$170/sqft |
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| 10/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $359,000+52.1%$174/sqft |
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| 12/30/1998 | Sold | $236,000+12.4%$115/sqft |
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| 6/20/1997 | Sold | $210,000+11.1%$102/sqft |
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| 2/14/1995 | Sold | $189,000$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,996 +3.1% | $124,713 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $6,789 +13% | $120,159 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $6,006 +3.6% | $110,766 +11% |
| 2021 | $5,799 +2.1% | $99,778 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $5,679 +3.8% | $99,464 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $5,469 +14.4% | $97,638 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $4,780 | $89,392 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $4,780 +5.3% | $87,897 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $4,539 +12% | $83,664 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $4,053 +2.7% | $78,780 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $3,945 +6.9% | $69,499 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $3,690 -24.4% | $70,102 -24.6% |
| 2011 | $4,879 +18.4% | $93,020 +8% |
| 2010 | $4,121 +0.2% | $86,105 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $4,114 -0.3% | $94,031 -2% |
| 2008 | $4,125 +7.2% | $95,911 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $3,847 +8.4% | $93,335 |
| 2005 | $3,549 +2.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,453 -12.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,931 +4.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,777 +11.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,392 +3.6% | $74,224 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $3,275 | $70,288 |
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Neighborhood: 60044
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Bluff
- 60044
- 200 Melvin Dr
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