222 W Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$649,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,566  sqft
Built in 1969

A super cute one-level gem in desirable Lake Bluff's North Terrace neighborhood! A sleek mid-century interior welcomes you to this meticulously updated solid-brick home, freshly painted throughout. It features hardwood floors, two raised brick fireplaces, and an attached two-car garage. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, crown molding, recessed lighting, and floor-to-ceiling window panels. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features maple cabinets, granite countertops, and newer appliances. The adjacent dining area is open and functional, making it an excellent home for entertaining! Sliding glass doors lead from both the living room and kitchen to the outdoor deck, allowing great flow and easy access to enjoy outdoor living. There are three bedrooms & 2 updated baths, both with radiant heat floors. The hall bath features double sinks, a Jacuzzi tub, and a skylight. The primary has new carpeting; the bath features a Carrera marble vanity top & shower. The beautifully finished basement nearly doubles your living space. Enjoy a large recreation room with a fireplace, an office with a built-in desk & granite tops, a bonus room, and a large flexible laundry/craft/utility room. Two levels and over 3100 sq ft of finished living space! The home is equipped with a generator and two sump pumps. The private fenced rear yard has a lovely patio, a raised deck with an above-ground pool, and a hot tub. Access the Robert McClory Bike Path or the Metra Commuter Rail; also convenient to the rec center (paddle/tennis courts, pool, golf course), elementary and middle school, historic downtown shopping district & Lake Bluff beach. A cozy home for any season!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
Rooms:
Office, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Master Bath:
Whirlpool
Appliances:
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Deck, Patio, Hot Tub, Dog Run, Above Ground Pool
Style:
Ranch
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
1 Story, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, 0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
65
County:
Lake

Lot

Zoning:
12202130090000

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Flor Hasselbring

About Lake Bluff, IL

Housing

Number of Units
3,958
Median Home Value
$576,276
Median Rent
$1,420

27.22% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.91% are vacant.

Commute

Car
47.66%
Public Transportation
5.03%
Walk to Work
1.37%
Work from Home
45.68%
Other
0.13%

The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.

People

Population
9,898
Median Age
43.20
Median Household Size
2.65

Education

High School
10.83%
Associate’s Degree
4.20%
Bachelor’s Degree
35.57%
Graduate Degree
32.19%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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