$2,000,000
SOLD MAY 13, 2026

236 E North Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,204 Sq Ft
9,439 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 13, 2026

$624 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of May 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904 Listed on: 03/11/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Daria Andrews

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475105041

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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: Closed
  • 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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2026
Closed on
May 5, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daria Andrews
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,125,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-5.88%
Views
133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,498,678
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$506,242

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2021
Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sari Levy
Lucid Realty, Inc.
Sold Price
$1,650,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2019
Closed on
Feb 21, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,247,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,500
-3.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.05%
Original Mortgage
$997,600
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,500
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,000,000 Chicago Title
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

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $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

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/13/2026 05/13/26 Sold $2,000,000 -5.9% $624 / Sq Ft
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)

Tax History

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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
2025 $39,410 $609,657 $111,259 $498,398
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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12583471

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-108-029

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