See Home Value
$1,615,000
● House - Off Market

345 Sylvan Road

Lake Bluff, IL 60044
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
1,929 Ft²
$10,403
Est. Monthly
1.16%
Cap Rate

About This Property

Nothing but charm here! Originally a cottage overlooking the sylvan woods, this home has been in the same family since 1947. Lovingly maintained and expanded in recent years, this home is arguably the landmark home in east Lake Bluff, exuding charm and breathtaking gardens that cradle the cottage. This is a once in a lifetime house! Treasures include edge-cut fir floors, 9ft ceilings in many rooms, a first floor primary suite with 2 full baths large walk-in closet and laundry, 3 bedrooms/1bath on the second floor. The deep pour lower level encompasses 1 bedroom, sitting room, workroom, full bath and 2nd kitchen (microwave and refrigerator drawers) & laundry room, perfect for an au pair or live- in.
Unit Size
1,929 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.36 acres
Price per sqft
$907
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,810
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1900

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Last updated: 2 years ago (MRED MLS #12210204)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 14, 2025 Sold
Sold
Feb 11, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Nov 15, 2024 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
Nov 13, 2024 Listed by Compass $1,750,000
Listed by Compass
Oct 30, 2024 Listed by Compass $1,750,000
Listed by Compass
Nothing but charm here! Originally a cottage overlooking the sylvan woods, this home has been in the same family since 1947. Lovingly maintained and expanded in recent years, this home is arguably the landmark home in east Lake Bluff, exuding charm and breathtaking gardens that cradle the cottage. This is a once in a lifetime house. Treasures include edge-cut fir floors, 9ft ceilings in many rooms, a first floor primary suite with 2 full baths large walk-in closet and laundry, 3 bedrooms/1bath on the second floor. The deep pour lower level encompasses 1 bedroom, sitting room, workroom, full bath and 2nd kitchen ( microwave and refrigerator drawers) & laundry room, perfect for an au pair or live- in.

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Effective Year Built: 1900
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 14
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 1
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 13
  • Floor Count: 150
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 9
  • Basement Area: 509
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Garage Square Area: 528
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 3
  • Porch Type: 77
  • Pool Type: 8

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11,400
  • Total Building Area: 2,438
  • Gross Building Area: 3,142
  • Building Area: 1,929
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,929
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF
  • Land Acres: 0000000262
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 40
  • Legal Description 1: VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF LOT 1 AS EXTD N E & S ALSO LOT 2 AS EX TD N & S BLOCK 14

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65
  • Census Tract: 863300

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2594-A6
  • District: SHIELDS
  • Parcel: 12-21-127-016
  • Block: 14
  • Lot: 1,2
  • Municipality: TWP OF SHIELDS
  • Latitude: 42.2763
  • Longitude: -87.8375

    Address

  • Full Address: 345 Sylvan Rd
  • Address - House Number: 345
  • Address - Street Name: Sylvan
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Lake Bluff
  • Carrier Code: C002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2562
  • Zip Code: 60044

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,917,036
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 10011

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1597
  • Valuation Date: Feb 28, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 902,503
  • High Value: 1,046,678
  • Low Value: 758,328

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $896,538
  • Market Land Value: $366,979
  • Market Improvement Value: $529,559

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $298,816
  • Assessed Land Value: $122,314
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $176,502

    Exemptions

  • Senior Citizen Exemption : Yes
  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 345 Sylvan Road built and last sold?
The property at 345 Sylvan Road was built in 1900 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 345 Sylvan Road is $1,719,747.
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