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Last Sold Price
2 beds2,925 sqft
701 Bluff Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.47 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$957/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Serenely placed on a rare 269 feet of Lake Michigan lake front, this one story custom built residence could be your forever home! Famous architect Walter Frazier took advantage of the incredible property to create an understated contemporary with timeless grace for easy entertaining and casual living.Serenely placed on a rare 269 feet of Lake Michigan lake front, this one story custom built residence could be your forever home! Famous architect Walter Frazier took advantage of the incredible property to create an understated contemporary with timeless grace for easy entertaining and casual living.

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

    • Listed by: Eleanor 847.682.0438 edowling@koenigrubloff.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
    • Listed by: Deborah Fischer 847.234.1290 dfischer@bhhschicago.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    Listing closed: 09/17/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08277864

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,750,000

    Avg days on market

    58

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.6%

    Lake Bluff, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    Bedrooms
    Unavailable
    Square Feet
    0.15
    Acres
    $835,000 | 213 Ascot Court, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
    1/35
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    Bedrooms
    2,568
    Square Feet
    0.41
    Acres
    a city street lined with buildings and trees
    1/15
    3

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    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a yard
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    4

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    a front view of a house with a yard
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    Square Feet
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    $1,775,000 | 120 East Scranton Avenue, Unit 100, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres
    $1,750,000 | 333 Simpson Street, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
    1/50
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    $1,759,750 | 120 East Scranton Avenue, Unit 202, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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    3,015
    Square Feet
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    Acres

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    Property Information for 701 Bluff Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $41,482 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Bluff
    • Township: SHIELDS
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Contemporary
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1962
    • Lot Size: 2.47 AC / 107,593 SF
    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: West, Lake/Water
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Handicap Shower
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Exercise Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Greenhouse, Hot Tub
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Lake Front, Landscaped Professionally, Water View
    • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
    • Waterfront: Yes
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
    • Roof Type: Other
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • North Coordinate: 10
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 28
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 9
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 05-16-2013
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 20X13
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X14
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 24X20
    Exercise Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Exercise Room
    • Dimensions: 14X13

    Property History for 701 Bluff Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 17, 2013

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #369009986

    $2,800,000
    Sep 17, 2013

    Sold

    MRED #08277864

    $2,800,000
    May 23, 2013

    Pending

    MRED #08277864

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/17/2013

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #369009986

    $2,800,000
    09/17/2013

    Sold

    MRED #08277864

    $2,800,000
    05/23/2013

    Pending

    MRED #08277864

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

    Public Records for 701 Bluff Road

    Taxable ValueLand$797,457Additions$535,743Total$1,333,200
    Tax Record2025$90,692 ($7,558 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,162 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,162 SqFtStories2Lot Size111,470 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2015CountyLAKEAPN12-21-203-017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 701 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
    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: 701 Bluff Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
    $2,800,000
    2
    2,925
    107,593
    1,481
    65,558
    $3,120,000
    7,556
    65,340
    $4,000,000
    6
    10,000
    56,192
    $1,300,000
    3
    3,000
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    $750,000
    3
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