$2,125,000

236 E North Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated payment $14,796/month

Total Views 3,526
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,204 Sq Ft
$663 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Radiant Floor
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

Crafted in 2006 by the Goebeler Company and designed by Lake Forest Landmark Development, this New England shingle-style home carries the character of a historic property with modern amenities. Inside, timeless architectural details anchor the interiors including 10-ft. ceilings, wainscoting, crown molding, tray ceilings, intricate woodwork, hardwood floors, and built-ins. A welcoming front porch introduces you to a spacious formal entry with European closets. To the right, an octagon-shaped living room features a gas fireplace and built in cabinet for games or a dry bar. To the left, a large dining room with Cole & Sons wallpaper and beaded chandelier set the scene. Pass through to the gourmet all white kitchen with Subzero and Thermador appliances, farmhouse sink, quartz countertops, a large kitchen island, and space for a breakfast table. The kitchen leads to a sunny family room, and both rooms feature French doors to the patio with gas Weber grill. A mudroom with beadboard, slate tile and floor to ceiling cabinetry includes convenient access to the driveway and side yard, a powder bath, and laundry room. The upstairs primary suite doubles as a sanctuary with a fireplace, large walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and soaking tub, all meant to evoke calm. Three additional bedrooms and two baths are upstairs. The finished basement adds 1,602 square feet and includes a large rec space, flexible office or den with a fireplace, exercise room, plus a private fifth bedroom with full bath and steam shower-perfect for guests, in-laws, or au pair. Modern systems include a standby generator, two-system HVAC, insulated 2-car detached garage. A picture-perfect setting in East Lake Bluff, only a few blocks from downtown, the Metra, and Lake Michigan. Move-in ready and enjoy it from day one.

Listing Agent

Annie Lenzke

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133720 Listed on: 03/11/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Jean Royster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133732

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,221

Year Built

  • Built in 2006 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 9,439 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 128
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,204 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Exchanger

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,221

Year Built

Built in 2006 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

9,439 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3204
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Exchanger, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Foyer
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1602
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1602
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2167
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 128
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 40220.58
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $36,992 $559,422 $102,091 $457,331
2023 $30,209 $515,691 $94,110 $421,581
2022 $30,209 $433,042 $79,027 $354,015
2021 $28,601 $421,238 $78,345 $342,893
2020 $27,978 $423,567 $78,778 $344,789
2019 $26,977 $415,792 $77,332 $338,460
2018 $15,808 $462,810 $84,716 $378,094
2017 $29,053 $455,074 $83,300 $371,774
2016 $28,018 $433,156 $79,288 $353,868
2015 $27,800 $407,868 $74,659 $333,209
2014 $25,807 $378,576 $67,030 $311,546
2012 $24,192 $381,860 $67,611 $314,249
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/11/2026 03/11/26 For Sale $2,125,000 +28.8% $663 / Sq Ft
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Sold $1,650,000 +0.1% $515 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/14/2021 04/14/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/14/2021 04/14/21 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 For Sale $1,649,000 +32.2% $515 / Sq Ft
02/21/2019 02/21/19 Sold $1,247,500 -4.0% $390 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/30/2019 01/30/19 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2019 01/29/19 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $406 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,650,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $1,247,500 Chicago Title
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,337,500 St
Warranty Deed $1,765,000 St
Warranty Deed $470,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $997,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $446,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12583471

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-108-029

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