213 E Scranton Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Status: Sold
Single Family
3 beds
2 baths
2,269 sq.ft
Listing Price: $899,000

About this home

Prime location in east Lake Bluff! This charming Cape Cod seamlessly combines historic elements with fabulous updates throughout! Located just 1 block from downtown and only 3 blocks from Lake Michigan, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home features hardwood floors, a large, sun-drenched family room, an office, bedroom & full bathroom on the 1st floor, a lovely dining room, a living room with fireplace, and an expansive brick paver patio with terraced gardens and a fire pit in the backyard. The kitchen has a breakfast area, a 48" Sub Zero stainless steel refrigerator (2017), a stainless steel Bosch oven/range, tons of counter space, and a pantry closet. The large, updated family room features a vaulted ceiling, built-in cabinetry, a gas fireplace w/ remote starter, and a wall of windows & sliding doors that overlook the beautiful backyard. The dry, unfinished basement offers great space for recreation, an abundance of storage, as well as both gas & electric hook-ups for the new laundry area (2017). New basement windows installed in 2014. Outside, the brick paver patio extends from the back of the home and winds down to a large fire pit to provide a wonderful space for entertaining (installed in 2017) The new roof and HVAC system for the home were installed in 2012. The new garage roof was installed in 2016. This incredible home has an amazing location with lovely details and features that will not disappoint! Showings begin on Saturday, 04/27.

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 0.14
Lot Dimensions 50X125
Lot Description Landscaped, Partial Fencing
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Cape Cod
Type Detached 1.5 Story
Property Type Detached Single
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Mud Room, Office, Sitting Room
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Square Feet 2,269
Square Feet Source Appraiser
Attic Unfinished
Basement Description Unfinished, Crawl
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Partial
Bedrooms Count 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped Yes
Fireplace Location Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace Count 2
Fireplace Details Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Baths FULL Count 2
Baths Count 2
Interior Property Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
LaundryFeatures Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Total Rooms 9
Rooms
room 1
Type Office
Level Main
Dimensions 12X10
Flooring Carpet
room 2
Level N/A
room 3
Type Sitting Room
Level Second
Dimensions 7X7
Flooring Carpet
room 4
Type Mud Room
Level Main
Dimensions 7X6
Flooring Wood Laminate
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 16X11
Flooring Carpet
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Main
Dimensions 12X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level N/A
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 14X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Main
Dimensions 25X20
Flooring Wood Laminate
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 22X8
Flooring Hardwood
Type Eating Area-Table Space, Galley, Pantry-Closet
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 9X8
Flooring Other
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 21X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 20X13
Flooring Carpet
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 91-100 Years
Approx Year Built 1927
Parking Total 1
Accessibility Features Two or More Access Exits, Wheelchair Ramp(s)
Driveway Concrete
Exposure North
Exterior Building Type Cedar
Exterior Property Features Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 1
Parking Garage
Rehab Year 1990
Roof Type Asphalt
MRD Virtual Tour None
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Area Major Lake Bluff
Corporate Limits Lake Bluff
Directions Sheridan Rd to Center Ave. East on Center Ave to Evanston Ave. Left/north on Evanston to Scranton Ave. Right/east on Scranton to home.
Equipment Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Elementary School Lake Bluff Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 65
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Forced Air
High Sch Lake Forest High School
High Sch Dist 115
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Jr High/Middle School Lake Bluff Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 65
Township Shields

Financials

Financing Cash
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Master Association Fee No
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 12211170040000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $13,841
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$899,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12037994
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 53 days
Basement Partial
Type Detached 1.5 Story
Parking Garage
List Date 04/25/2024
Year Built 1927
Request Info
By pressing Request Info, you agree that ILFLS and real estate professionals may contact you via phone/text about your inquiry, which may involve the use of automated means. You are not required to consent as a condition of purchasing any property, goods or services. Message/data rates may apply. You also agree to our Terms of Service.
Price history
Loading price history...