552 Ravine Ave

Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$1,500,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5,927 Sq. Ft.
$253 / Sq. Ft.
5,927
Sq. Ft.
$253
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/13/20
Closed 11/13/20

Description

Exceptional and distinctively designed, this meticulously maintained Ted Brown built home is located on one of Lake Bluff's most private and desirable streets. The home has remarkable ravine views and is located just one and a half blocks from Lake Michigan, Lake Bluff Beach and Sunset Park. This Arts & Crafts design home was built in 1998 with a distinctive open floor plan that includes very spacious rooms, high ceilings, high quality materials and marvelous detailed features. Maple hardwood floors...Exceptional and distinctively designed, this meticulously maintained Ted Brown built home is located on one of Lake Bluff's most private and desirable streets. The home has remarkable ravine views and is located just one and a half blocks from Lake Michigan, Lake Bluff Beach and Sunset Park. This Arts & Crafts design home was built in 1998 with a distinctive open floor plan that includes very spacious rooms, high ceilings, high quality materials and marvelous detailed features. Maple hardwood floors run throughout the main floor and upstairs landing. A wonderful gourmet kitchen with separate cook island overlooks the exceptionally large, fenced back yard with a private blue stone patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining and grilling. The open family room is accented with a vaulted architectural ceiling, center wall fireplace and patio access. The master suite includes access to a balcony overlooking the back yard, fireplace, plantation shutters, and large bathroom suite. A Jack and Jill bathroom connects the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms; the 4th bedroom has a private bathroom. Other notable features include a full finished basement with a 5th bedroom, that is currently being utilized as an exercise room, a full bathroom with a walk-in steam shower, an enormous game and recreation room, and plenty of additional room for storage. There is a screened in porch with access to the large professionally designed and landscaped fenced back yard. Mudroom access to an attached extra deep 3 car garage. Only a one and a half block walk to Sunset Park, Lake Bluff Beach and the waves of Lake Michigan, Lake Bluff has been named one of the Top 10 Seaside Towns in America!
  1. Listed by Michael Smith • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    P: (847)-615-5030 C: (708)-227-4669 mdsmith@bhhschicago.com

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details for 552 Ravine Avenue

Area
Lake Bluff
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
LISTING CLOSED: 11/13/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 552 Ravine Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #10611142
Days on Market239
Taxes$36,787 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1998
Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,420 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 552 Ravine Avenue

Stories-Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,420 SF

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Property Information for 552 Ravine Avenue

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 Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1831
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Office, Bedroom 5, Game Room, Sitting Room, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Screened Porch
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 4096
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 5927
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 5927
  • Lower Sq Ft: 4096
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 78 X 251 X 91 X 258
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1831.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2020-02-08T19:14:16
  • Photos Count: 63
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 02-05-2020
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 21X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X18
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 32X17
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 13X9
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 15X10
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 16X10
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 19X12
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 13X12
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 7X7

Property History for 552 Ravine Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2020

Sold

MRED #10611142

$1,500,000—
Sep 30, 2020

Pending

MRED #10611142

—
Feb 5, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10611142

$1,799,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2020

Sold

MRED #10611142

$1,500,000
09/30/2020

Pending

MRED #10611142

—
02/05/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10611142

$1,799,000

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

Public Records for 552 Ravine Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$200,607Additions$373,253Total$573,860
Tax Record2025$37,502 ($3,125 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,096 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,833 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998CountyLAKEAPN12-21-223-040Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 552 Ravine Avenue

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