$475,000

117 E Washington Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated payment $2,976/month

Total Views 3,255
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,136 Sq Ft
$418 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

Incredible opportunity to make this east Lake Bluff gem your own! This lovely stucco ranch blends classic charm with cozy comfort in a fabulous location! Built in 1927, this home radiates character with its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, arched openings, beautiful details, and inviting curb appeal. Inside, hardwood floors, a lovely fireplace, and sunlit living and dining rooms create a welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen offers space for casual dining, while the full basement provides additional room for storage, hobbies, or future expansion. Set on a 50x125 lot with an attached one-car garage, this home is an excellent condo alternative or a wonderful opportunity for those looking to downsize without sacrificing charm or location. Just minutes from Lake Bluff's vibrant downtown, train, parks, schools and lakefront, it's perfectly situated in one of the North Shore's most beloved communities. Being sold As Is.

Listing Agent

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 02/19/2026

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,352

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,136 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Lake Bluff Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,352

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mediterranean
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1136
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Roof: Tile
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6352
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,199 $92,288 $91,067 $1,221
2023 $5,421 $85,074 $83,948 $1,126
2022 $5,421 $76,636 $75,621 $1,015
2021 $5,233 $75,975 $74,969 $1,006
2020 $5,119 $76,396 $75,384 $1,012
2019 $4,936 $74,993 $74,000 $993
2018 $5,871 $91,530 $82,730 $8,800
2017 $5,823 $90,000 $81,347 $8,653
2016 $6,473 $98,694 $77,429 $21,265
2015 $6,429 $92,933 $72,909 $20,024
2014 $5,607 $80,957 $65,458 $15,499
2012 $5,061 $90,731 $66,026 $24,705
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/19/2026 02/19/26 For Sale $475,000 -- $418 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Executors Deed $430,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $344,000 Negative Amortization
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

(224) 243-7154

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Ann Lyon
(847) 828-9991
annllyon@gmail.com

Ann Lyon is a top-producing real estate broker serving Lake Forest, the North Shore, and Chicagoland, with over 20 years of experience and a rare professional background in architecture, interior design, and construction. She is known for her strategic insight, integrity, and ability to identify and maximize a property’s true potential.

With a Bachelor of Architecture and 20 years of architectural practice, Ann brings an unmatched

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12573106

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-107-012

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