$7,124

closing credit¹

12987 W Sanctuary Ct Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$599,900
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,264 sqft
0.2 acres
$184 / sqft
House

Property details

About 12987 W Sanctuary Ct

On a live-able scale this home is off the charts. Located on a wooded cul-de-sac lot, from top to bottom it provides an open, airy comfortable and convenient way to live. Sun pours in from foyer thru living room and dining room courtesy of 12 foot ceilings and a southern exposure. Spacious and comfortable, the living room spills into dining room with large South facing windows for maximum sunshine and captures outdoor natural beauty. Updated large gourmet kitchen with center island, custom cabinets, custom lighting, backsplash and stainless-steel appliances. Family room with stone fireplace from floor to ceiling and cabinetry, adjacent to kitchen and outside deck. Beautiful wood laminate flooring thru-out. First-floor office with French glass doors and picture frame molding. First floor laundry room with built in cubbies, benches and storage. New enlarged deck off of sunny kitchen perfect for family time and entertaining. Dramatic wrought iron staircase with new carpet leads upstairs to 3 large bedrooms and a second office. Main bedroom features cathedral ceiling and walk-in closet. TOTALLY REMODELED MASTER BATH INCLUDING ADDED NEW LINEN CLOSET and RADIENT HEATED FLOOR. Full finished English look-out basement with recreation room, full bathroom, electric fireplace and lots of storage. 2 minutes from Sanctuary Park and ponds. LONG LIST OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Ideally located close to shopping, restaurants, expressways, parks and schools. Pictures represent home while seller occupied. New garage door in 2019, New roof in 2020, water heater in 2021, and new AC & furnace in 2023. New washer & dryer in 2021. See additional information for full list of improvements. Property being conveyed as is.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,264 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1994
MLS #12216384
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Electric, Gas Starter, Decorative

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12216384
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (847) 234-2500
  • Listing Agent: Suzie Hempstead

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2021
Home Sold
$480,500
Jun 30, 2015
Home Sold
$445,000
Jun 28, 2011
Home Sold
$335,000
Oct 06, 1997
Home Sold
$282,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$172,731$11,109
2022$151,466$10,339
2021$143,462$10,131
2020$144,255$9,769
2019$141,607$9,777
2018$139,612$9,261
2017$137,278$9,261

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Forrestal Elementary School

Public District KG-3

1.2 mi

2833 E Washington Ave

7

Lake Bluff Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.5 mi

350 W Washington Ave

1

A J Katzenmaier Academy

Public District 4-5

2.7 mi

1829 Kennedy Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $101,937. Most Lake Bluff, IL residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

10%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
41%
100k-200k
10%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 12987 W Sanctuary Ct

This home is located at 12987 W Sanctuary Ct in Lake Bluff, IL and zip code 60044 in the The Sanctuary neighborhood. This 3,264 square foot home, which was built in 1994, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $599,900.

Lake Bluff, IL housing market in January 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 4 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Lake Bluff, IL between December and January 2025 decreased by 2.7%. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 20 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $710,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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