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  • $1,750,900

    705 Ravine Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    3beds
    3,394sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1890
    0.46 Acres Lot
    $1,750,900 Zestimate®
    $516/sqft
    $4,639 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,750,900

    $1.54M - $2.00M

    $4,639/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    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!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,394 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.46 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1221402008

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Bluff

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Zoned
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Family Room Level: Not Applicable
    • Heat/Fuel: Zoned
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Public, Lake Michigan
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Rear of Lot, Stream
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Tax Exemptions: Senior
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
    • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: 2nd Level
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
    • Exposure: N (North)
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Eating Area
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Loft
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Main Level
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Bonus
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Library
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Area Amenities: Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park/Playground, Pool
    • Status: Pending
    • Style Of House: Traditional
    • Square Feet Source: Appraiser
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Addtl Room 5 Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Sales Information: List Agent Must Accompany
    • Interior Property Features: 2nd Floor Laundry, Heated Floors
    • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens, Storage Shed
    • Fireplace Location: Other
    • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Driveway: Brick
    • Laundry Level: 2nd Level
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Eating Area, Loft, Library
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 187 X 217

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/15/2018Sold$1,200,000-3.9%$354/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09901729 Report a problem
    4/9/2018Pending sale$1,249,000$368/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09901729 Report a problem
    4/2/2018Listed for sale$1,249,000$368/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09901729 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$28,445 +7.9%$484,929 +19.3%
    2022$26,351 +2.2%$406,384 +6%
    2021$25,774 +2.2%$383,505 +0.3%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60044

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lake Bluff Elementary School
    • Middle: Lake Bluff Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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