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Sold on 09/14/2020
Kimberly Shortsle of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

229 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$475,000

Last sold 09/14/2020 after 227 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,277

    Sqft ($209/Sqft)

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About 229 E Prospect Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1908
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,990 Sqft
Property description
Charming East Lake Bluff home close to town and blocks from Lake Michigan. Seasonally changing ravine views from the great room addition with fireplace, cathedral ceiling and skylights. Kitchen opens to both the great room and dining room with hardwood floors throughout. Fully fenced backyard and a private screened gazebo watches over the ravine. Finished rec/family room under addition. Master bedroom suite with exposed brick wall, vaulted ceiling & brightly updated master bath. 2nd bedroom opens to a small garden deck. 2nd floor laundry. Move right in and enjoy all that Lake Bluff has to offer! OUR PANDEMIC ADVISORY FORM IS LOCATED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Kimberly Shortsle
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10624232 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 9 hours ago
Overview
Levels/Style English
MLS # 10624232
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2277
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1375
Property Tax $ 11071.74
Year Built 1908
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Master Bathroom Desc Full
# Half Baths 1
Master Bedroom Desc 2nd Level
Basement Partial
Other Room(s) Office, Screened Porch, Great Rm
Laundry 2nd Level, Laundry Closet
Living Room Not Applicable
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Wood Burning, Family Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Parking Desc Space/s, Driveway
# Parking Spaces 2
Other Structures Gazebo
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Lake Bluff
County Lake
Elementary School Lake Bluff Elementary School
Elementary School District 65
High School Lake Forest High School
Middle School District 65
Middle School Lake Bluff Middle School
High School District 115
APN 12211230070000
Directions Center To Evanston South To Prospect East To Home
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  • Apr 2021
    Public Records
  • Apr 6, 2021 Sold
    $475,000
  • Mar 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10624232
  • Mar 31, 2021 Sold
    $475,000 (-2.1%)
  • Sep 15, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Jul 30, 2020 Price Change
    $485,000 (-2.8%)
  • Jun 15, 2020 Price Change
    $499,000 (-3.9%)
  • May 2, 2020 Re-Activated
    —
  • Apr 21, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Jan 31, 2020 Listed
    $519,000 (+4.0%)
  • Nov 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10398813
  • Nov 30, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Sep 16, 2019 Price Change
    $499,000 (-5.0%)
  • Aug 13, 2019 Price Change
    $525,000 (-2.3%)
  • Aug 8, 2019 Price Change
    $537,500 (-2.3%)
  • Jul 17, 2019 Price Change
    $550,000 (-3.3%)
  • May 31, 2019 Listed
    $569,000 (+8.4%)
  • Jan 2016
    Public Records
  • Jan 13, 2016 Sold
    $525,000
  • Jan 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09044160
  • Jan 12, 2016 Sold
    $525,000 (-4.4%)
  • Nov 13, 2015 Contingent
    —
  • Oct 21, 2015 Price Change
    $549,000 (-6.2%)
  • Sep 21, 2015 Listed
    $585,000 (+31.5%)
  • Oct 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07459841
  • Oct 25, 2010 Sold
    $445,000
  • Mar 4, 2010 Listed
    $499,000 (-5.7%)
  • Oct 2010
    Public Records
  • Oct 1, 2010 Sold
    $445,000 (-10.8%)
  • May 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07083699
  • May 22, 2009 Cancelled
    —
  • Dec 1, 2008 Listed
    $529,000 (-5.4%)
  • Dec 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06892686
  • Dec 1, 2008 Expired
    —
  • May 12, 2008 Listed
    $559,000 (-11.1%)
  • Oct 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06446239
  • Oct 1, 2007 Expired
    —
  • Mar 19, 2007 Listed
    $629,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $12,521 +9.1%
    $205,048 +19.33%
  • 2023
    $11,471
    $171,835 +5.97%
  • 2022
    $11,471 +10.0%
    $162,161 +0.87%
  • 2021
    $10,429 -5.4%
    $160,762 -0.55%
  • 2020
    $11,020 -0.9%
    $161,651 -6.75%
  • 2018
    $11,124 +1.7%
    $173,346 -2.61%
  • 2017
    $10,935 +3.8%
    $177,999 +1.7%
  • 2016
    $10,534 +0.9%
    $175,024 +5.06%
  • 2015
    $10,437 +16.0%
    $166,594
  • 2014
    $8,996 +2.7%
    —
  • 2013
    $8,762
    —
  • 229 E Prospect Ave
    $475K
  • Village of Lake Bluff
    $975K -15% y/y
  • 60044
    $598K -26% y/y
  • Lake Bluff
    $598K -27% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
223 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $836,000 —/2 1,787 0
231 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $782,000 —/2 1,856 0.01
215 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,266,000 —/2 2,862 0.02
235 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,740,000 4/3 3,412 0.02
219 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,075,000 4/2 2,322 0.04
245 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,604,000 —/3 3,060 0.04
460 Glen Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,631,000 4/4 3,899 0.04
226 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,615,000 4/4 3,189 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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7/10
Lake Bluff Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District
8/10
Lake Bluff Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District
10/10
Lake Forest High School
public Grades 9-12
Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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