697 Bluff Rd

$3,175,000
Price
4
Beds
6,316 Sq. Ft.
$503 / Sq. Ft.
6,316
Sq. Ft.
$503
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience sophisticated lakefront living at 697 Bluff Road in Lake Bluff - an extraordinary 6,316 sq. ft. estate on 1.22 private acres with seasonal Lake Michigan views and a private beach. Perfectly situated within walking distance to the Metra train station for an effortless commute to downtown Chicago, this four-bedroom (all en suite), five full and two half-bath residence combines timeless craftsmanship with modern amenities. Inside, discover hardwood floors, crown moldings, soaring ceilings,...Experience sophisticated lakefront living at 697 Bluff Road in Lake Bluff - an extraordinary 6,316 sq. ft. estate on 1.22 private acres with seasonal Lake Michigan views and a private beach. Perfectly situated within walking distance to the Metra train station for an effortless commute to downtown Chicago, this four-bedroom (all en suite), five full and two half-bath residence combines timeless craftsmanship with modern amenities. Inside, discover hardwood floors, crown moldings, soaring ceilings, and multiple fireplaces that create warmth and character throughout. The recently renovated chef's kitchen features a grand center island, casual eat-in dining, and a butler's pantry - a perfect setting for everyday living or entertaining on a grand scale. Designed for a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the home's expansive patios, manicured gardens, and fenced yard invite alfresco dining and year-round enjoyment. Wellness and leisure are built in with a private beach, enclosed first-floor resistance pool, and dedicated fitness room. Additional highlights include an elevator servicing all levels, a wet bar, a whole-home sound system, and a full basement offering abundant storage and flexible living space. Whether enjoying a sunrise swim, sunset kayaking, or a quick stroll to the train station for an evening in Chicago, this home delivers a rare blend of privacy, convenience, and elegance - making it one of Lake Bluff's premier retreats.

Property Details for 697 Bluff Road

Area
Lake Bluff
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 09/24/2025 02:13 PM

Property Details for 697 Bluff Road

StatusActive
MLS #12453475
Days on Market117
Taxes$37,985 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built2000
Lot Size1.22 AC / 53,143 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 697 Bluff Road

Stories-Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size1.22 AC / 53,143 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,854 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,689

Property Taxes

$3,165

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 697 Bluff Road

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
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Wet Bar
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1024
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Den/Library
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, Heated Sun Room, Exercise Room
  • Num of Baths: 5.2
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Indoor
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Security Cameras
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Dog Run
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 6316
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 6316
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 7340
  • Main Sq Ft: 6316
  • Lot Size: 47506.54
  • Lot Dimensions: 150x135x105x160x113x93x77x141x37x122x117
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 7772
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-09-11T20:35:53
  • Photos Count: 47
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 23X18
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 20X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 19X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 23X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 15X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X16
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 46X18
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 16X10
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 21X19
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 20X18
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 23X12

Property History for 697 Bluff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12453475

$3,175,000
Jul 8, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12410060

$2,995,000
May 18, 2021

Sold

MRED #10849573

$1,550,000
May 14, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466164537

$1,550,000

-3.4% / yr

Mar 2, 2021

Pending

MRED #10849573

Sep 7, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10849573

$1,925,000
Jul 7, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09486277

$1,895,000
Jan 26, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09128730

$1,999,000
Jan 26, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09486277

$1,895,000
Feb 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09128730

$2,099,000
Jul 2, 2014

Sold

MRED #08619465

$1,972,880
Jun 27, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #419129590

$1,972,880
May 31, 2014

Pending

MRED #08619465

May 19, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08619465

$2,089,880
Jun 26, 2013

Expired

MRED #08110438

$2,450,000
Jul 9, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08110438

$2,450,000
Jun 27, 2012

Expired

MRED #07895812

$2,450,000
Sep 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07895812

$2,800,000
Aug 31, 2011

Expired

MRED #07718242

$2,800,000
Jan 25, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07718242

$2,800,000
Aug 27, 2009

Expired

MRED #07259448

$2,800,000
Jun 30, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07259448

$2,800,000
Jun 25, 2009

Cancelled

MRED #06812564

$2,800,000
Feb 27, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06812564

$3,375,000
Feb 13, 2008

Expired

MRED #06639625

$3,375,000
Aug 13, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06639625

$3,499,999
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12453475

$3,175,000
07/08/2025

Price Change

MRED #12410060

$2,995,000
05/18/2021

Sold

MRED #10849573

$1,550,000
05/14/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466164537

$1,550,000

-3.4% / yr

03/02/2021

Pending

MRED #10849573

09/07/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10849573

$1,925,000
07/07/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09486277

$1,895,000
01/26/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09128730

$1,999,000
01/26/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09486277

$1,895,000
02/01/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09128730

$2,099,000
07/02/2014

Sold

MRED #08619465

$1,972,880
06/27/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #419129590

$1,972,880
05/31/2014

Pending

MRED #08619465

05/19/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08619465

$2,089,880
06/26/2013

Expired

MRED #08110438

$2,450,000
07/09/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08110438

$2,450,000
06/27/2012

Expired

MRED #07895812

$2,450,000
09/01/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07895812

$2,800,000
08/31/2011

Expired

MRED #07718242

$2,800,000
01/25/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07718242

$2,800,000
08/27/2009

Expired

MRED #07259448

$2,800,000
06/30/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07259448

$2,800,000
06/25/2009

Cancelled

MRED #06812564

$2,800,000
02/27/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06812564

$3,375,000
02/13/2008

Expired

MRED #06639625

$3,375,000
08/13/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06639625

$3,499,999

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

Public Records for 697 Bluff Road

Taxable ValueLand$312,760Additions$247,160Total$559,920
Tax Record2024$45,227 ($3,769 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths6Total Finished SqFt6,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,316 SqFtStories2Lot Size53,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000CountyLAKEAPN12-21-203-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 697 Bluff Road

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
Rating
School
Distance
Lake Bluff Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lake Bluff Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

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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697 Bluff Road is a single family home for sale in Lake Bluff, IL 60044. This property was listed for sale on September 2, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $3,175,000. It has been on the market for a total of 117 days and was last sold on May 18, 2021. This listing's school districts are Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District, Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District. Nearby schools include Lake Bluff Elementary School, Lake Bluff Middle School and Lake Forest High School. 697 Bluff Road is a 4-bed, 7-bath, 6,316 sqft single family home built in 2000.

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