Off market jun 2018 for $1.2M

$2,228,225

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,152/mo

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2.5 ba

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3,394

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705 Ravine Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

About this home

Hear the waves on a windy day from this lovely vintage Lake Bluff home, situated on an enchanting ravine lot, 1/2 block from Lake Michigan. Enjoy views of the woods & incredible ravine from the beautiful kitchen sitting room warmed by a grand "Salem" gas log fireplace original to the 1890 cottage aptly named Fairhaven. Enlarged and renovated in the 60's, the inviting comfortable 1st floor boasts 2 fireplaces, kitchen w/ granite counters & veg sink in center island, 2 new ovens & all ss appliances; LR with wall of windows overlooking the patio and a handsome wb fp; bright & cheerful sunroom, and walnut paneled Library. The 2nd flr has 2 family bedrooms, one of which leads to a delightful roofdeck, plus a loft/4th bedroom w/ window seat, & master suite with gas log fp, closet room replete with custom builtins & skylights, & lovely new bath w/ heated tile floors. Plantation shutters, front and rear staircase, freshly painted. Just steps to beach and sunfish yacht club. Life at its best!

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$657Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Elizabeth Keepper • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Bought with Jean Royster • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09901729

Redfin Estimate

$2,228,225

$1.0M since sold in June 2018$318K since September

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This home's estimate is 28.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,550,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,322 sq ft
552 Sunrise Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,125,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,324 sq ft
6 E Witchwood Ln, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$865,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,807 sq ft
419 W Sheridan Pl, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,110,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,424 sq ft
502 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$3,000,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths5,043 sq ft
701 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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Market trends in 60044, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$770K

$54K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 705 Ravine Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,568 (+4.0%)

$226,600 + $301,873

$528,473

2024

$32,273 (+13.5%)

$226,600 + $301,873

$528,473

2023

$28,445 (+7.9%)

$207,929 + $277,000

$484,929

2022

$26,351 (+2.2%)

$174,250 + $232,134

$406,384

2021

$25,774 (+2.2%)

$164,440 + $219,065

$383,505

2020

$25,213 (+3.7%)

$163,022 + $217,176

$380,198

2019

$24,311 (+15.0%)

$160,915 + $214,368

$375,283

2018

$21,140 (+1.7%)

$178,734 + $159,132

$337,866

2017

$20,782 (+3.8%)

$178,734 + $159,132

$337,866

2016

$20,020 (+0.9%)

$175,746 + $156,472

$332,218

2015

$19,836 (+10.2%)

$167,282 + $148,936

$316,218

2013

$17,992 (+6.1%)

$141,417 + $129,284

$270,701

2012

$16,951 (−14.7%)

$148,002 + $161,836

$309,838

2011

$19,870 (−10.9%)

$157,516 + $172,239

$329,755

2010

$22,288 (+1.0%)

$271,681 + $130,393

$402,074

2008

$22,072 (+5.6%)

$296,692 + $142,397

$439,089

2007

$20,901

$294,495 + $141,343

$435,838

Tax history for 705 Ravine Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,568 (+4.0%)

$226,600 + $301,873

$528,473

2024

$32,273 (+13.5%)

$226,600 + $301,873

$528,473

2023

$28,445 (+7.9%)

$207,929 + $277,000

$484,929

2022

$26,351 (+2.2%)

$174,250 + $232,134

$406,384

2021

$25,774 (+2.2%)

$164,440 + $219,065

$383,505

2020

$25,213 (+3.7%)

$163,022 + $217,176

$380,198

2019

$24,311 (+15.0%)

$160,915 + $214,368

$375,283

2018

$21,140 (+1.7%)

$178,734 + $159,132

$337,866

2017

$20,782 (+3.8%)

$178,734 + $159,132

$337,866

2016

$20,020 (+0.9%)

$175,746 + $156,472

$332,218

2015

$19,836 (+10.2%)

$167,282 + $148,936

$316,218

2013

$17,992 (+6.1%)

$141,417 + $129,284

$270,701

2012

$16,951 (−14.7%)

$148,002 + $161,836

$309,838

2011

$19,870 (−10.9%)

$157,516 + $172,239

$329,755

2010

$22,288 (+1.0%)

$271,681 + $130,393

$402,074

2008

$22,072 (+5.6%)

$296,692 + $142,397

$439,089

2007

$20,901

$294,495 + $141,343

$435,838

*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

—

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

1890

Sq. Ft.

3,366

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-21-402-008

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Brick Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X20
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 16X20
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 11X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 15X15
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 5X6
On 2nd Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Eating Area, Library, Loft, Bonus Room, Sun/Florida Room (Heated)
Partial Basement
Unfinished Basement, Exterior Access to Basement
Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Eating Area
Size: 9X11
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Library
Size: 11X13
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Additional Room #3 Information
Loft
Size: 15X21
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #4 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #5 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 11X13
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Equipment
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories

Interior Features
Skylight(s), Hardwood Flooring, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating, Zoned Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Brick Exterior, Frame Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Patio, Roof Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 100 X 187 X 217
.25-.49 Acre
Professionally Landscaped, Stream, Water View, Wooded, Rear of Lot

Property Information
# of Rooms: 11
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 3394
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 12214020080000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $20,019.51
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public), Sewer (Storm)
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Park/Playground, Pool, Tennis Courts, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights

School Information
Elementary School: LAKE BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 65
Junior High: Lake Bluff Middle School
Junior High District: 65
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Subdivision: East Lake Bluff
Township: SHIELDS
Corporate Limits: LAKE BLUFF
Directions: Sheridan rd to East Scranton.( main st. of Lake Bluff) East to Simpson; South to ravine; East to 705

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,366
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1890
County: Lake County
APN: 12-21-402-008

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Lake Bluff Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Lake Bluff Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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Estimated sale price

$2.12M – $2.56M

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Home values near 705 Ravine Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
602 Ravine Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3280 Sq. Ft.	$1,976,658
608 Ravine Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3672 Sq. Ft.	$1,388,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
713 Ravine Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4738 Sq. Ft.	$2,469,483
735 Ravine Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8689 Sq. Ft.	$3,517,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
727 Ravine Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5107 Sq. Ft.	$2,644,060
733 Ravine Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7162 Sq. Ft.	$7,340,421

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