697 Bluff Rd

$1,550,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
6,212 Sq. Ft.
$250 / Sq. Ft.
6,212
Sq. Ft.
$250
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This incredible stucco home has it all - situated in east Lake Bluff with seasonal views of Lake Michigan,so private with lush ravine surroundings. The various patios were designed to take advantage of the 1.22 acre setting and provide terrific outdoor entertaining options. This home combines high quality construction, architectural detailing as well as livability. Features include an indoor Endless current pool, elevator, generator, bedrooms are en-suite with full baths, soaring ceilings, wide plank...This incredible stucco home has it all - situated in east Lake Bluff with seasonal views of Lake Michigan,so private with lush ravine surroundings. The various patios were designed to take advantage of the 1.22 acre setting and provide terrific outdoor entertaining options. This home combines high quality construction, architectural detailing as well as livability. Features include an indoor Endless current pool, elevator, generator, bedrooms are en-suite with full baths, soaring ceilings, wide plank floors & custom millwork. The chef's kitchen is designed for both cooking and entertaining including an ample butler's pantry. The finished English basement includes a secondary kitchen, expansive recreation room, full bath, game/exercise room (currently shown with a bed in it,) perfect in-law space, workshop, and storage.

Listing Agents

  1. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    marina.carney@compass.com

    P: (847)-274-5566

  2. Andy Mrowiec

    Andy Mrowiec

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    andy.mrowiec@compass.com

    P: (847)-308-2589

Sold By Griffith, Grant & Lackie; Compass

Property Details for 697 Bluff Road

Area
Lake Bluff
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Cars
3.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2021 05:22 AM

Property Details for 697 Bluff Road

StatusClosed
MLS #10849573
Days on Market177
Taxes$53,426 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built2000
Lot Size1.23 AC / 53,421 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 697 Bluff Road

Stories-Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size1.23 AC / 53,421 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,111 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,659

Property Taxes

$4,452

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
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Pool Indoors
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Library, Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Office, Breakfast Room
  • Num of Baths: 5.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Security System, Sump Pump, Generator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool In-Ground
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Beach, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Water Rights, Wooded, Lake Access
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 47506
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Brick
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 28
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2020-09-08T18:17:17
  • Photos Count: 35
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 10-10-2020
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Size: 18X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 23X18
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 20X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 19X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 18X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Size: 20X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler
  • Kitchen Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Size: 23X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Size: 15X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 19X16
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 15X13
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 21X19
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 46X18
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 20X18
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 16X16
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 16X10
Additional Room #7 Information
  • Addtl Room 7 Size: 23X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library

Property History for 697 Bluff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12453475

$3,175,000
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
12/23/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12453475

$3,175,000
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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