A polished, charming home where you can enjoy the very best of all that East Lake Bluff has to offer. Unique lot 75 wide x 250 deep/approx. .43 acre. This center entry pristine ranch features magazine quality interior design style and decorating, renovations, professional landscaping and tons of storage. Living here would be like living in your personal retreat cottage on a gorgeous wooded lot that can be enjoyed from every new window and new patio door. Ideally located between downtown Lake Bluff and downtown Lake Forest and about 6 blocks to Lake Michigan the house features two fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, a dreamy master suite with a new spa bath and one of two private decks. The new kitchen has numerous storage options and opens to both the dynamic family room and to entertainment-ready living room and dining room. A gallery style office sits off the master bedroom , first floor laundry room ( not closet ) , attached two car garage, patio off kitchen/family room plus a dry storage basement. This house has everything that makes living in Lake Bluff magical.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$480Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Joseph Schiller• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listed by Todd Shissler• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Anne Hardy• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10906401
Redfin Estimate
$991,869
$332K since sold in March 2021$26K since August
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This home's estimate is 28.2% higher than the average sale price ($774K) of 6 comparable homes.
Home has seen series of additions. Most recent appears to have been done in 90s. Best space in house is room with 4 person hot tub facing back yard and adjacent to master suite. 1/2 unfinished basement, 1/2 crawlspace.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
A polished, charming home where you can enjoy the very best of all that East Lake Bluff has to offer. Unique lot 75 wide x 250 deep/approx. .43 acre. This center entry pristine ranch features magazine quality interior design style and decorating, renovations, professional landscaping and tons of storage. Living here would be like living in your personal retreat cottage on a gorgeous wooded lot that can be enjoyed from every new window and new patio door. Ideally located between downtown Lake Bluff and downtown Lake Forest and about 6 blocks to Lake Michigan the house features two fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, a dreamy master suite with a new spa bath and one of two private decks. The new kitchen has numerous storage options and opens to both the dynamic family room and to entertainment-ready living room and dining room. A gallery style office sits off the master bedroom , first floor laundry room ( not closet ) , attached two car garage, patio off kitchen/family room plus a dry storage basement. This house has everything that makes living in Lake Bluff magical.
Public Records
May 6, 2015
Sold
$495,000
$240/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08735295
Mar 31, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$495,000
$240/sq ft
Mar 27, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 17, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 13, 2014
Price Changed
$519,000
$251/sq ft
Sep 23, 2014
Listed (New)
$535,000
$259/sq ft
+17
Located in East Lake Bluff on a rarely found .43 acre lot, this pristine ranch is move-in ready! The many features include hardwood flooring, two fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, large master suite with bonus sunroom and jacuzzi, updated hall bath, built in bookcases, an eat-in kitchen, first floor laundry, and an attached two car garage. This sun-filled home is freshly painted with newly refinished hardwood floors.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$190,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,830 (−1.1%)
$159,167 + $90,502
$249,669
2024
$16,005 (+2.8%)
$159,167 + $90,502
$249,669
2023
$15,575 (+29.7%)
$153,355 + $87,197
$240,552
2022
$12,010 (+3.6%)
$141,367 + $80,381
$221,748
2021
$11,590 (−2.1%)
$112,062 + $63,718
$175,780
2020
$11,837 (+3.7%)
$111,095 + $63,168
$174,263
2019
$11,412 (−4.4%)
$109,676 + $69,634
$179,310
2018
$11,938 (+1.7%)
$121,542 + $69,045
$190,587
2017
$11,736 (+3.8%)
$121,542 + $69,045
$190,587
2016
$11,306 (+4.1%)
$119,510 + $67,891
$187,401
2015
$10,858 (+24.5%)
$113,754 + $64,621
$178,375
2013
$8,721 (+5.5%)
$90,155 + $46,689
$136,844
2012
$8,268 (−6.7%)
$94,353 + $48,863
$143,216
2011
$8,860 (−4.6%)
$100,418 + $52,004
$152,422
2010
$9,285 (+0.7%)
$129,683 + $43,536
$173,219
2008
$9,216 (+3.1%)
$141,622 + $47,544
$189,166
2007
$8,939
$140,573 + $47,192
$187,765
Tax history for 209 E Sheridan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,830 (−1.1%)
$159,167 + $90,502
$249,669
2024
$16,005 (+2.8%)
$159,167 + $90,502
$249,669
2023
$15,575 (+29.7%)
$153,355 + $87,197
$240,552
2022
$12,010 (+3.6%)
$141,367 + $80,381
$221,748
2021
$11,590 (−2.1%)
$112,062 + $63,718
$175,780
2020
$11,837 (+3.7%)
$111,095 + $63,168
$174,263
2019
$11,412 (−4.4%)
$109,676 + $69,634
$179,310
2018
$11,938 (+1.7%)
$121,542 + $69,045
$190,587
2017
$11,736 (+3.8%)
$121,542 + $69,045
$190,587
2016
$11,306 (+4.1%)
$119,510 + $67,891
$187,401
2015
$10,858 (+24.5%)
$113,754 + $64,621
$178,375
2013
$8,721 (+5.5%)
$90,155 + $46,689
$136,844
2012
$8,268 (−6.7%)
$94,353 + $48,863
$143,216
2011
$8,860 (−4.6%)
$100,418 + $52,004
$152,422
2010
$9,285 (+0.7%)
$129,683 + $43,536
$173,219
2008
$9,216 (+3.1%)
$141,622 + $47,544
$189,166
2007
$8,939
$140,573 + $47,192
$187,765
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 544
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RAVINE FOREST
Living Sq. Ft: 2,066
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,066
Building Sq. Ft: 3,078
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF RAVINE FOREST E25FT LOT 54 & (EX E50FT ) LOT 55
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 468
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,909
Legal Lot Number: 54
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.4341
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,066
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Lake County
APN: 12-21-309-002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Lake Bluff Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Bluff, IL • 60044
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$943,000 – $1.14M
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