517 Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
$1,215,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,853 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $298 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1990 |
| Property Taxes: | $21,013 |
| Days On Market: | 939 |
| Lot Size: | 0,14 |
Description
Charming Cedar Shake cottage in Prime East Lake Bluff Location. Meticulously maintained and only 1.5 blocks to Sunrise beach as well as walking distance to Village, Metra Train, restaurants, schools and parks. Built in 1990 by a builder for his own family, this home boasts 9' ceilings, open floor plan with 5 large bedrooms and 4 baths. Hardwood floors throughout. All new Marvin windows installed in 2021. All interior doors replaced with solid wood doors. White eat-in kitchen with newer SS appliances. Living room with gas starter wood burning fireplace, built in shelving and double french doors to outdoor stone paver patio. Separate Dining room. Private office with built in shelving and desk. Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling and his/her closets. Primary Bath with marble vanity, custom mirrors and large shower. His/Her Linen closets. All 5 bedrooms have custom California Closet design storage and custom wood blinds. Lower level family room with separate bedroom and full bath with new vanity and Cement Tile flooring. Laundry room with new Whirlpool Dryer in 2022 and built in ironing board plus laundry chute. Wine cellar storage. 2 new sump pumps with battery backup. Tons of storage space throughout. Garage with Epoxy Floor Coating and new storage system. Exterior painted in 2021. Trek Composite decking on front and back outdoor stairs to entrance and yard. New cedar fence provides privacy for newly landscaped backyard and garden area. Underground sprinkler system. New Ring security system in 2022. The Village of Lake Bluff is considered the "Chicago-area approximation of a quaint New England village" to quote Chicago Magazine.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1990 | |
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| NANTUCKET CEDAR SHAKE | |
| No | |
| 0.14 |
| Lake | |
| East Lake Bluff | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 11728443 | |
| 12212140040000 |
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr, 2008 | Sold | $975,000 | MRED MLS |
| 21 Feb, 2008 | Under contract | $1,025,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $1,089,000 | MRED MLS |
| 29 Aug, 2007 | Listed for sale | $1,139,000 | MRED MLS |
| 28 Apr, 2023 | Sold | $1,215,000 | MRED MLS |
| 9 Mar, 2023 | Under contract | $1,149,000 | MRED MLS |
| 1 Mar, 2023 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Sep, 2024 | Sold | $1,400,000 | MRED MLS |
| 2 Jul, 2024 | Under contract | $1,499,999 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Jun, 2024 | Listed for sale | $1,499,999 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Garden Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
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Basement Description: Finished,9 ft + pour,Concrete (Basement),Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access
Other Specifics
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| Asphalt | |
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| 48 X 125 | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $17,355 |
| 2023 | $21,013 |
| 2024 | $23,451 |
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