Updated home with interior lot, located in The Sanctuary of Lake Bluff, a quiet enclave of maintenance free homes. Two story foyer offering amazing Brazilian Cherry flooring, open to Living and Dining Rooms. Recently redone kitchen offers custom white cabinetry, with SS appliances, and spacious eating area with slider doors leading to a paver patio. Open to the Kitchen, the Family Room area boasts custom built in cabinetry and gas fireplace along with ample windows. First floor mud room offers the perfect spot for Chicago weather with custom built in lockers. Second floor features a vaulted Primary Suite complete with custom organized walk in closet and spa stone bathroom. Two large bedrooms both with custom closets plus a large hall bathroom complete the second floor living area. The finished lower level provides further family enjoyment with a large recreation area, bedroom #4 with closet, NEW full bathroom, and ample storage area. Recent updates include Newer Carrier Infinity High Efficiency HVAC System 2018, new roof 2018, new windows 2018, New kitchen cabinets and appliances 2021, added New Brazilian Cherry flooring and with matching staircase 2021, Mudroom remodeled with custom Lockers 2018, new full bathroom in LL 2024 and also recently painted interior make this the ultimate "MOVE IN READY" home. The Sanctuary of Lake Bluff is conveniently located only a few miles to downtown Lake Bluff, half a mile to Abbot/Abbvie Park, train station, shopping, along with a great neighborhood park. Monthly assessment includes landscaping and snow removal.
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$631,000
29599 N Birch Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4beds
2,137sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$4,535 Estimated rent
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Gas fireplaceLarge hall bathroomSpa stone bathroomVaulted primary suiteAmple windowsAmple storage areaRecently redone kitchen
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Listed by:
Todd Martin 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Suzanne Olivieri
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12564855
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X19
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X25
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Bookcases, Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 2,137 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56X117X43X121
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 12181030050000
- Special conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Sanctuary
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Water, Lawn Care, Scavenger
- HOA fee: $175 monthly
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $472,226
- Annual tax amount: $11,037
- Date on market: 2/13/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $631,000+5.3%$295/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Contingent | $599,000$280/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+22.5%$280/sqft |
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| 4/25/2022 | Sold | $489,000+27%$229/sqft |
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| 8/8/2012 | Sold | $385,000-1%$180/sqft |
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| 6/28/2012 | Price change | $389,000-7.2%$182/sqft |
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| 5/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $419,000-10.7%$196/sqft |
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| 5/8/2011 | Listing removed | $469,000$219/sqft |
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| 10/24/2010 | Price change | $469,000-2.1%$219/sqft |
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| 10/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $479,000$224/sqft |
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| 8/28/2010 | Listing removed | $479,000$224/sqft |
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| 7/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $479,000+33.1%$224/sqft |
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| 4/25/2002 | Sold | $360,000+56.9%$168/sqft |
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| 4/1/1996 | Sold | $229,500$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,037 +2.9% | $171,526 +9% |
| 2023 | $10,728 +15.8% | $157,393 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $9,266 +2.5% | $145,089 +14% |
| 2021 | $9,043 +2.2% | $127,227 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $8,853 +3.6% | $126,827 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $8,545 +4.7% | $124,498 +0.6% |
| 2018 | $8,158 | $123,699 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $8,158 -0.2% | $121,631 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $8,174 -3.7% | $121,864 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $8,485 +2.6% | $114,750 -1.1% |
| 2014 | $8,272 +6.3% | $116,066 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $7,783 -5.9% | $117,072 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $8,267 +8.1% | $129,278 -0.7% |
| 2010 | $7,645 +1.1% | $130,146 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $7,563 +3.8% | $142,127 -2% |
| 2008 | $7,289 +2.1% | $144,968 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $7,138 +9% | $141,074 |
| 2005 | $6,549 +10.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,938 +2.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,770 +10.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,226 +10% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,750 +3.3% | $89,266 +6.9% |
| 2000 | $4,600 | $83,492 |
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Neighborhood: 60044
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 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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