Last Sold Price
3 beds2,222 sqft$228/sqft
228 Rivers Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Description

Gorgeous updated contemporary! Are you looking for a unique home with midcentury vibes? You found it! Newer high efficiency windows, roof on house and garage, and A/C. Gorgeous terracotta floors and high end laminate floors throughout! No carpet! Chef's Kitchen with new quartz countertops and new appliances (2020/21), and custom pantry. Butler's pantry leads you to the dining room open to living space with contemporary fireplace and vaulted ceilings! Two living spaces on 1st level - great for families....Gorgeous updated contemporary! Are you looking for a unique home with midcentury vibes? You found it! Newer high efficiency windows, roof on house and garage, and A/C. Gorgeous terracotta floors and high end laminate floors throughout! No carpet! Chef's Kitchen with new quartz countertops and new appliances (2020/21), and custom pantry. Butler's pantry leads you to the dining room open to living space with contemporary fireplace and vaulted ceilings! Two living spaces on 1st level - great for families. Upstairs 3 good sized bedrooms and a loft with built-in desk and balcony. Primary bedroom with full bath and balcony to overlook your lush fenced yard. Finished basement with full bath, storage and workshop/utility room with new steam washer/dryer and upright freezer. Large front and back decks and huge wooded lot for outdoor entertaining space. Fresh neutral painted throughout! Close to highly rated Lake Bluff Elementary School. They have done all the work, this home is turnkey. Low taxes! Quick closing possible.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/10/2021 12:00 AM

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Property Details for 228 Rivers Drive

    Status
    MLS #
    11174373
    Days on Market
    103
    Taxes
    $7,220 / year
    HOA Fees
    -
    Condo/Co-op Fees
    -
    Property Type
    MLS Type
    Detached Single / 2 Stories
    Year Built
    1969
    Lot Size
    0.39 AC / 17,075 SF
    Area
    Lake Bluff
    Township
    Shields
    Ownership
    Fee Simple
    Num Of Garage Spaces
    2.0
    Num Of Cars
    2.0
    Parking Included in Price
    Yes
    Air Conditioning Type
    Central Air
    Num of Interior Fireplaces
    1
    Heat/Fuel
    Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Architectural Style
    Contemporary

    Location

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    Building Information for 228 Rivers Drive

    Stories-Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 17,075 SF

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    Property Information for 228 Rivers Drive

    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle School
    • High School District: 115
    • High School: Lake Forest High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wood Laminate Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
    • Community Features: Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Master Bedroom
    • Room Type: Foyer, Loft, Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2017
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Wooded
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 90 X 190
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • North Coordinate: 29
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 10
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2222
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2021-07-30T21:44:10
    • Photos Count: 61
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X11
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X12
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 26X16
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 5X12
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 26X26
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 11X10

    Property History for 228 Rivers Drive

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 10, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #11174373

    $507,000
    Dec 4, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1483055299

    $507,000

    +7.2% / yr

    Dec 1, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #11174373

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/10/2021

    Sold

    MRED #11174373

    $507,000
    12/04/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1483055299

    $507,000

    +7.2% / yr

    12/01/2021

    Pending

    MRED #11174373

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 228 Rivers Drive

    Taxable ValueLand$54,933Additions$107,277Total$162,210
    Tax Record2025$9,250 ($771 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,222 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,222 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,089 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969CountyLAKEAPN12-17-207-021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 228 Rivers Drive

    This home is within Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Private - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lake Bluff Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    Lake Bluff Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Lake Forest High School
    Public9 to 12

    Forest Bluff School
    PrivatePK to 8

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 228 Rivers Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
    $507,000
    3
    2,222
    17,075
    $419,900
    3
    2,348
    16,988
    2
    1,380
    11,526
    $366,500
    1,952
    11,452
    $317,500
    3
    1,500
    11,404
    2
    1,366

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