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Last sold for $1,300,000 on Aug 9, 2006

255 RAVINE FOREST DR

LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
4 / 1
Baths
2,687 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,300,000 · Aug 9, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,241 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$318,707 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$184,151
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,556
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$293,794
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$956,216

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 255 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Lake Bluff Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Lake Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65

Neighborhood · ZIP 60044These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,122 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$141,237
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,752
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

255 Ravine Forest Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Lake Bluff 60044
  • Older than 82% of homes in Lake Bluff 60044

How it measures up in Lake Bluff 60044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Bluff 60044.

Living area2,687 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 255 Ravine Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Bluff 60044Lake County
Living areabigger than2,687 ft²66% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac78% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195418% of homes18% of homes

About 255 Ravine Forest Dr

When did 255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL last sell?

255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL last sold on Aug 9, 2006 for $1,300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL?

255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL has 4 bathrooms, 2,687 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL built?

255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL?

255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL is assigned to Lake Bluff Middle School (middle), rated A; Lake Forest High School (high), rated A+; Lake Bluff Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL compare to other homes in Lake Bluff 60044?

Among the 3,380 homes in Lake Bluff 60044, it is bigger than 66% of them (2,687 ft² against a typical 2,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1954 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 255 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL was $20,241. The county assessed it at $318,707.

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