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  • $1,917,400

    705 Ravine Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    3beds
    3,394sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1890
    0.46 Acres Lot
    $1,917,400 Zestimate®
    $565/sqft
    $5,218 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,917,400

    $1.71M - $2.17M

    $5,218/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Hear the waves on a windy day from this lovely vintage Lake Bluff home, situated on an enchanting ravine lot,1/2 block from Lake Michigan. Enjoy views of the woods & incredible ravine from the beautiful kitchen sitting room warmed by a grand "Salem" gas log fireplace original to the 1890 cottage aptly named Fairhaven. Enlarged and renovated in the 60's, the inviting comfortable 1st floor boasts 2 fireplaces, kitchen w/granite counters & veg sink in center island, 2 new ovens & all ss appliances; LR with wall of windows overlooking the patio and a handsome wb fp; bright & cheerful sunroom, and walnut paneled Library. The 2nd flr has 2 family bedrooms, one of which leads to a delightful roofdeck, plus a loft/4th bedroom w/ window seat, & master suite with gas log fp, closet room replete with custom builtins & skylights, & lovely new bath w/ heated tile floors. Plantation shutters, front and rear staircase, freshly painted. Just steps to beach and sunfish yacht club. Life at its best!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,394 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.46 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1221402008

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Lake Bluff

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $565/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,454,932
    • Annual tax amount: $32,273

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/15/2018Sold$1,200,000-3.9%$354/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09901729 Report a problem
    4/9/2018Pending sale$1,249,000$368/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09901729 Report a problem
    4/2/2018Listed for sale$1,249,000$368/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09901729 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$32,273 +13.5%$528,473 +9%
    2023$28,445 +7.9%$484,929 +19.3%
    2022$26,351 +2.2%$406,384 +6%
    2021$25,774 +2.2%$383,505 +0.3%
    2020$25,213 +3.7%$382,301 +1.9%
    2019$24,311 +17%$375,283 +11.1%
    2018$20,782 $337,866 +1.7%
    2017$20,782 +4.8%$332,218 +5.1%
    2016$19,837 +7.4%$316,218 +6.2%
    2015$18,476 +2.7%$297,757 +10%
    2014$17,992 +6.1%$270,701 -0.9%
    2012$16,951 -14.7%$273,049 -17.2%
    2011$19,870 -10.9%$329,755 -18%
    2010$22,288 +1%$402,074 -8.4%
    2009$22,072 +0.4%$439,089 -2%
    2008$21,980 +3.2%$447,867 +2.8%
    2006$21,306 +10.8%$435,838
    2005$19,236 +12.1%--
    2004$17,154 +3.3%--
    2003$16,599 -10.5%--
    2002$18,537 +10.1%--
    2001$16,832 +0.9%$321,648 +3.5%
    2000$16,686 $310,823
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60044

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lake Bluff Elementary School
    • Middle: Lake Bluff Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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