716 Smith Ave

Beautiful Cape-Cod completely redone inside and out. It was appraised by bank in October 2009 for $374,000. An additional $116,000 capital improvements subsequently invested to date. Receipts available. Completely gutted 1st floor 2018. Fixed foundation, replaced & upgraded plumbing (copper pipes), all new hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, new kitchen hardwood floor heated with custom-made mat system, all new brushed stainless matching appliances plus built-in wine cooler in island (Samsung show case counter depth fridge & Bosch dishwasher new 2018), unique top-grade granite countertops, added pantry & cupboards to ceiling, eat-in nook, etc. MAY 2023 $20,580 energy star, TAX CREDIT eligible, I-comfort intelligent variable capacity cooling & heating 19.2-21.6 seer heat pump, intelligent 2- stage heating VS blower furnace (energy star & exceptionally quiet), whole home humidifier, UVC System carbon UVC purifier APCO X (ultra violet light whole home air purifier system) was installed. Comes with 18 yr parts and labor and 20 yr heat exchanger guarantee. New I-comfort remote access thermostat. New cedar fence with 2 gates & front drive privacy fence constructed by Pearson Fence Co in May 2023 ($14,000). Completed a $2250 survey fall 2022 by J Anderson Engineers, which was verified 2023 for clean property lines. New hard-wired security cameras for 24/7 surveillance fall, 2022 ($2,000). Kitchen repainted 2023. Home highlights also include Master bath with Italian stone and 5/8" glass shower & sky light, new garage door system, whole home ADT alarm system, new patio & professional landscaping, ornamental trees & shrubs, fenced yard, new dog door, rebuilt entry ways & new glass storm doors with sliding screens, entire house repainted in & out, added details like crown molding and window treatments, new electrical box inside & also rewired detached cabin (2021), moved pipes & raised study ceiling in 2020 (could be dining room or 3rd bedroom), replaced laundry room ceiling, & added laundry room cabinets matching granite sink & honey onyx backsplash matching kitchen, new mail box 2021, 1/3 new roof 2022 (the rest is solid), entire upstairs master suit with wall of storage for shoes and sweaters, walk-in master bedroom cedar closet, the huge shed/cabin with the rewired electrical (2021) is used in lieu of basement & houses all lawn equipment, 10 ft freezer, etc but there is a lot of internal storage & closet space. Completely replaced driveway including the charming antique brick pavers ($5,000) 2019. The home is cinder block under the siding! Approximately $200,000 put into this house since 2003. Knollwood taxes are about $4,500 yearly. Can't beat that for having Lake Bluff Beach access. Neighborhood Description North Shore Sanitary District--Ward 4