This home's estimate is 23.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.58M) of 4 comparable homes.
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345 Sylvan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
About this home
Nothing but charm here! Originally a cottage overlooking the sylvan woods, this home has been in the same family since 1947. Lovingly maintained and expanded in recent years, this home is arguably the landmark home in east Lake Bluff, exuding charm and breathtaking gardens that cradle the cottage. This is a once in a lifetime house! Treasures include edge-cut fir floors, 9ft ceilings in many rooms, a first floor primary suite with 2 full baths large walk-in closet and laundry, 3 bedrooms/1bath on the second floor. The deep pour lower level encompasses 1 bedroom, sitting room, workroom, full bath and 2nd kitchen (microwave and refrigerator drawers) & laundry room, perfect for an au pair or live- in.
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Sale history for 345 Sylvan Rd
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$907/sq ft
Tax history for 345 Sylvan Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Parking (Total): 2
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Detached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 4
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Accessible Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 5
- # of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
- Room Information
- Room Type: Den
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Flooring: Terracotta
- Room Information
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room - Down
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
- Room Information
- Room Type: Work Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
- Room Information
- Room Type: Walk In Closet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Galley
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 08
- Flooring: Terracotta
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 18
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Bath: Full
- Additional Rooms Information
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Finished
- Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Multiple Locations
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
- # of Rooms: 14
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Cedar
- Age: 100+ Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 2 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property Currently Being Leased: No
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- Rehab Year: 2015
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
- Parcel Number: 12211270160000
- Additional Parcels Description: 12211270100000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 171X145
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $21,718.98
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 65
- Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School District: 65
- Middle Or Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School
- High School District: 115
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Location Information
- Township: Shields
- Corporate Limits: Lake Bluff
- Directions: Sheridan Place East of Sheridan Rd to number
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 4.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,929
- Stories: 1.5
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.36 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Renovated: 1900
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-21-127-016
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
- Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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