Beautiful mature wooded rare 1 acre lot. Build your dream house on a private dead end road in Arden Shores Estates in Lake Bluff. East of Green Bay Road. Can provide soil tests and proposed site development for serious inquiries only. Ideally located just minutes from top rated schools, shopping, dining, parks, trails, and the Metra. Come see these lots!
Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: RE/MAX Top Performers
Office Phone: (847) 295-0800
Listing Agent: Jane Lee
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Directions Information:
Directions: Green Bay Rd/Buckley Rd, S on Green Bay Rd, L on N Forest View Dr, R on W Kohl Ave, L on Douglas Terrace, L on Melvin Dr.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $199,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $2,018
Tax Year: 2020
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This property is $486K less than the Median Sold Price in Lake Bluff, IL.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MRED
MLS Number: #12159489
Listing Office:
Office Name: RE/MAX Top Performers
Office Phone: (847) 295-0800
Listing Agent: Jane Lee
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Schools Nearby
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Nearby Schools
7
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Lake Bluff Elementary School
350 W Washington Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
2
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Forrestal Elementary School
2833 E Washington Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.08 miles
Public District Grades KG-3
10
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Sheridan Elementary School
1360 N Sheridan Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.13 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Learn Charter School 6 North Chicago Campus
3131 Sheridan Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.93 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
8
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Lake Bluff Middle School
31 E Sheridan Pl
Distance between this listing and this school1.26 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
6
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Learn 10 Charter School
1811 Morrow Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.55 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
10
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Lake Forest High School
1285 N McKinley Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.04 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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North Chicago Community High School
1717 17th St
Distance between this listing and this school2.41 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Waukegan High School
2325 Brookside Ave
Distance between this listing and this school4.94 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $149,709. The majority of Lake Bluff, IL residents have income $200k+ annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 188 Melvin Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 188 Melvin Dr property is $199,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 188 Melvin Dr is land located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, 60044.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 188 Melvin Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $2,018 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on July 27, 2021 for $50,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
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This home is located at 188 Melvin Dr in Lake Bluff, IL and zip code 60044 in the Arden Shore Estates neighborhood. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $199,000.
While more than 3 listings in Lake Bluff, IL in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 8 were sold below. The number of listings in Lake Bluff, IL increased by 8.9% between September 2024 and October 2024. Listings spent 26 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $685,000 during the same period.
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