Sold391d on market
345 Sylvan Rd
Lake Bluff, IL, 60044 • 60044 • Lake County
$1,615,000
$837/sqft
5Beds
4Baths
1,929Sqft
0.36 acLot
Property DNA
Cottage Style
Cottage architecture
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Living Room
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
391 days on market
Established listing
$837/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights first floor primary suite, breathtaking gardens, and edge-cut fir floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$10,533/month
Principal & Interest$8,380
Property Tax$1,615
Insurance$538
Down payment20% ($323,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,292,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.36 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCottage
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionCedar
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot0.36 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60044
Annual tax$21,718
Parcel1221127016
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dry Bar
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
High Ceilings
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
In Bathroom
Multiple Locations
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Cedar
Patio & Porch
Patio
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main19×10 ft190 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second14×11 ft154 sqft
Bedroom3
Second12×11 ft132 sqft
Bedroom4
Second13×8 ft104 sqft
Bedroom5
Basement13×10 ft130 sqft
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market391
Est. value$1,691,500
Est. rent$5,221/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$837
On marketJan 15, 2025
PostedJan 15, 2025
Last sold$1,615,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 20, 2025
Tour days6
Views22
How are the schools in Lake Bluff?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Bluff, IL, 60044
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 14, 2025Sold$1,615,000$837MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 10, 2025Contingent$1,750,000$907MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 15, 2025Listed For Sale$1,750,000$907MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 6, 2024Listing Removed$1,750,000$907MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 31, 2024Listed For Sale$1,750,000$907MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,615,000
Mar 14, 2025•$837/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,750,000
Feb 10, 2025•$907/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,750,000
Jan 15, 2025•$907/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,750,000
Nov 6, 2024•$907/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,750,000
Oct 31, 2024•$907/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$20,607$356,570
Apr 10, 2022$19,170$298,816
Apr 10, 2021$18,498$281,993
Apr 10, 2020$18,098$281,106
Apr 10, 2019$17,448$275,946
Apr 10, 2018$14,666$241,731
Apr 10, 2017$14,666$237,690
Apr 10, 2016$13,976$226,242
Apr 10, 2015$14,812$213,034
Apr 10, 2014$14,423$214,210
Apr 10, 2012$13,416$216,069
Apr 10, 2011$14,331$238,596
Apr 10, 2010$14,523$263,442
Apr 10, 2009$14,378$287,694
Apr 10, 2008$14,326$291,218
Apr 10, 2006$13,688$283,396
Apr 10, 2005$12,224—
Apr 10, 2004$12,267—
Apr 10, 2003$11,817—
Apr 10, 2002$10,776—
Apr 10, 2001$4,892$187,267
Apr 10, 2000$10,026$186,955
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Lake Bluff, IL • Lake County
Nearby neighborhoods
Knollwood
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
60044
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