This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.
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5 Sylvan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
About this home
Just blocks to village & lake Michigan, this beautifully renovated Arts & Crafts bungalow, overlooking a breathtaking ravine, includes period architectural details and extensive updates for today's living. Features include maple kit. with SS appliances & sunlit breakfast rm, handsome fr addition with lannonstone fp, coffered ceiling, 3 fireplaces, stained glass transoms, & finished English basement. A treasure.
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Sale history for 5 Sylvan Rd
$265/sq ft
$285/sq ft
$104/sq ft
Tax history for 5 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 Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Detached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 4
- Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 20
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 18
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Full,Unfinished
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Partially Finished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 9
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Shakes
- Age: 81-90 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Other
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 2 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
- Parcel Number: 12211260020000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 62 X 145 X 38 X 30 X 125
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
- Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $12,207.17
- Tax Year: 2010
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
- 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 Rd. to Scranton (main street of Lake Bluff) east to Evanston Ave., South to Sylvan, East
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 4.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,868
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 8,703 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1927
- Year Renovated: 1944
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-21-126-002
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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Home values near 5 Sylvan Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2136 Sq. Ft. | $1,340,940 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2200 Sq. Ft. | $1,032,271 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 1.5 Baths | 2052 Sq. Ft. | $824,344 |
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2840 Sq. Ft. | $1,144,783 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2944 Sq. Ft. | $1,527,910 |
- Beds | 3 Baths | 2862 Sq. Ft. | $1,309,146 |
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