227 Rivers Drive, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
$545,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 2,291 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $236 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1969 |
| Property Taxes: | $7,410 |
| Days On Market: | 2233 |
| Lot Size: | 0,27 |
Description
SUPER COOL CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH PRIVATE OASIS SETTING! TWO-STORY WINDOWS BRING THE BEAUTY OF THE OUTDOORS IN...SO MUCH NATURAL LIGHT! ~ ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND BUILT BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT GEORGE JAMES WEITH FOR HIS FAMILY IN THE LATE 1960'S AS HIS OWN RESIDENCE. WIND YOUR WAY UP THE NEW FRONT WALKWAY TO THE INVITING FOYER. THE AWESOME LIVING ROOM HAS A STUNNING ALL BRICK, TWO-STORY, WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND OVERLOOKS THE EXPANSIVE PRIVATE BACKYARD. OPEN KITCHEN/DINING CONCEPT WITH ADDITIONAL COUNTER SEATING, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ABUNDANT PANTRY SPACE AND FLEXIBLE E-LEARNING/HOMEWORK/PLAYROOM AREA. FRENCH DOORS OPEN TO THE NEWLY CONVERTED FOUR SEASON SUNROOM WITH HEATED FLOORS LEADING TO THE WRAP-AROUND DECK WITH HOT TUB! SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR OFFICE IS PERFECT FOR WORKING FROM HOME! SEPARATE PRIMARY SUITE OFFERS WALK-IN CLOSET, FIREPLACE AND SEPARATE GLASS SHOWER. TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS SHARE HALL BATH ~ SECOND FLOOR LAUNDRY TOO! LARGE FINISHED BASEMENT INCLUDES REC ROOM, 4TH BEDROOM, FULL BATH, PLENTY OF STORAGE, UTILITY ROOM AND ACCESS TO THE 1.5 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. BRAND NEW TWO-CAR GARAGE! PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED WITH BEAUTIFUL PERRENIALS IN THE FRONT, SIDE AND BACKYARDS! ENJOY THE GORGEOUS PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES...DECK ~ PATIO ~ FIREPIT, ~ SECRET GARDEN ~ SEPARATE FENCED DOG AREA. OUTSTANDING LAKE BLUFF AND LAKE FOREST SCHOOLS!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| Contemporary | |
| 1969 | |
| Full | |
| Cedar | |
| Rubber | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.27 |
| Lake | |
| — | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Private Well | |
| Septic-Private | |
| Central Air | |
| Natural Gas, Forced Air | |
| 10878140 | |
| 12172110040000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Lake Bluff Elementary School |
65 | — | |
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Middle School
Lake Bluff Middle School |
65 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov, 2020 | Sold | $545,000 | MRED MLS |
| 25 Sep, 2020 | Under contract | $540,000 | MRED MLS |
| 22 Sep, 2020 | Listed for sale | $540,000 | MRED MLS |
Some photos of this home have been virtually staged.
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
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Floor Type: Carpet
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Floor Type: Wood Laminate
Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Steam Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Sustainable
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Floor Type: Sustainable
Features: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters, Pantry
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Floor Type: Hardwood
Rooms: Office, Recreation Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Deck, Sun Room
Other Specifics
| 3 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Garage | |
| — | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Deck, Patio, Hot Tub, Dog Run, Fire Pit, Workshop | |
| Fenced Yard | |
| 90X204X50X179 | |
| — | |
| Full | |
| Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s) | |
| Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener, Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven | |
| Not in DB | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Electric, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,410 |
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