Exceptional and distinctively designed, this meticulously maintained Ted Brown built home is located on one of Lake Bluff's most private and desirable streets. The home has remarkable ravine views and is located just one and a half blocks from Lake Michigan, Lake Bluff Beach and Sunset Park. This Arts & Crafts design home was built in 1998 with a distinctive open floor plan that includes very spacious rooms, high ceilings, high quality materials and marvelous detailed features. Maple hardwood floors run throughout the main floor and upstairs landing. A wonderful gourmet kitchen with separate cook island overlooks the exceptionally large, fenced back yard with a private blue stone patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining and grilling. The open family room is accented with a vaulted architectural ceiling, center wall fireplace and patio access. The master suite includes access to a balcony overlooking the back yard, fireplace, plantation shutters, and large bathroom suite. A Jack and Jill bathroom connects the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms; the 4th bedroom has a private bathroom. Other notable features include a full finished basement with a 5th bedroom, that is currently being utilized as an exercise room, a full bathroom with a walk-in steam shower, an enormous game and recreation room, and plenty of additional room for storage. There is a screened in porch with access to the large professionally designed and landscaped fenced back yard. Mudroom access to an attached extra deep 3 car garage. Only a one and a half block walk to Sunset Park, Lake Bluff Beach and the waves of Lake Michigan, Lake Bluff has been named one of the Top 10 Seaside Towns in America!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Smith• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Alissa Morton• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Very well maintained house with attached garage. Modern features and fixtures throughout the house. 4 bedrooms upstairs are all en-suite. Finished basement. Fenced backyard. Home picks up lots of natural light.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Miller
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 552 Ravine Ave
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Nov 19, 2020
Sold
$1,000,000
$169/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10611142
Nov 13, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$1,500,000
$253/sq ft
Oct 1, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jun 19, 2020
Price Changed
$1,699,000
$287/sq ft
Feb 5, 2020
Listed (New)
$1,799,000
$304/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 2005
Sold
$2,325,000
$392/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1986
Sold
$234,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,065 (−1.2%)
$200,607 + $401,945
$602,552
2024
$37,502 (+1.1%)
$200,607 + $401,945
$602,552
2023
$37,098 (+8.8%)
$184,078 + $388,135
$572,213
2022
$34,099 (+3.6%)
$166,361 + $350,778
$517,139
2021
$32,911 (−10.1%)
$156,994 + $331,029
$488,023
2020
$36,602 (+3.7%)
$155,640 + $393,608
$549,248
2019
$35,293 (−1.0%)
$153,628 + $388,520
$542,148
2018
$35,659 (+1.7%)
$170,613 + $386,746
$557,359
2017
$35,068 (+3.7%)
$170,613 + $386,746
$557,359
2016
$33,822 (+0.8%)
$167,761 + $380,281
$548,042
2015
$33,564 (+8.9%)
$159,681 + $361,966
$521,647
2013
$30,812 (+6.7%)
$134,992 + $315,872
$450,864
2012
$28,881 (−6.3%)
$141,277 + $330,579
$471,856
2011
$30,817
$150,359 + $351,830
$502,189
2010
$30,813 (+1.1%)
$252,816 + $295,366
$548,182
2008
$30,486 (+5.8%)
$276,090 + $322,558
$598,648
2007
$28,819
$274,046 + $320,170
$594,216
Tax history for 552 Ravine Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,065 (−1.2%)
$200,607 + $401,945
$602,552
2024
$37,502 (+1.1%)
$200,607 + $401,945
$602,552
2023
$37,098 (+8.8%)
$184,078 + $388,135
$572,213
2022
$34,099 (+3.6%)
$166,361 + $350,778
$517,139
2021
$32,911 (−10.1%)
$156,994 + $331,029
$488,023
2020
$36,602 (+3.7%)
$155,640 + $393,608
$549,248
2019
$35,293 (−1.0%)
$153,628 + $388,520
$542,148
2018
$35,659 (+1.7%)
$170,613 + $386,746
$557,359
2017
$35,068 (+3.7%)
$170,613 + $386,746
$557,359
2016
$33,822 (+0.8%)
$167,761 + $380,281
$548,042
2015
$33,564 (+8.9%)
$159,681 + $361,966
$521,647
2013
$30,812 (+6.7%)
$134,992 + $315,872
$450,864
2012
$28,881 (−6.3%)
$141,277 + $330,579
$471,856
2011
$30,817
$150,359 + $351,830
$502,189
2010
$30,813 (+1.1%)
$252,816 + $295,366
$548,182
2008
$30,486 (+5.8%)
$276,090 + $322,558
$598,648
2007
$28,819
$274,046 + $320,170
$594,216
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
5,469
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-21-223-040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 20X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 15X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 15X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Steam Shower
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 19X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows
Family Room Information
Size: 21X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 15X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 16X15
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Butler), Pantry (Walk-in)