$999,000

311 E North Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated payment $6,980/month

Total Views 473
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$357 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steam Shower

About This Home

Prime East Lake Bluff Location! Move right in and enjoy this beautifully updated home, just blocks from Lake Michigan, town, and train. Completely renovated from top to bottom, this 2800 Sqft home offers modern style, comfort, and convenience. The sun-filled first floor features a spacious living/dining room that opens to the gourmet kitchen with double Sub-Zero refrigerators, 5-burner Wolf range, custom cabinetry, oversized island with breakfast bar, and designer backsplash-perfect for entertaining. Hardwood floors run throughout, and first-floor office provides the ideal work-from-home space. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a luxurious Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings, custom walk-in closet, spa bath with steam shower, whirlpool tub, and double sinks. The hall bath also features double sinks and a rain shower. Outside, enjoy a charming front porch, paver patio, and a south-facing backyard with grassy play area. A large two-car garage provides ample storage. This home has it all-style, space, and a prime location. Nothing to do but move in!

Listing Agent

Kristen Esplin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142221 Listed on: 08/16/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,436

Year Built

  • Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

  • Custom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,436

Year Built

Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

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: 1915
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Rebuilt Year: 2016
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2800
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Air Purifier
  • Room Type: Office, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3450
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Bidet
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2800
  • Basement Sq Ft: 650
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3450
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2800
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 999000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18436
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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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 $16,263 $275,884 $97,585 $178,299
2023 $15,010 $231,198 $81,779 $149,419
2022 $15,010 $218,181 $77,174 $141,007
2021 $14,485 $216,299 $76,508 $139,791
2020 $14,171 $217,495 $76,931 $140,564
2019 $13,663 $213,503 $75,519 $137,984
2018 $14,924 $238,705 $82,730 $155,975
2017 $14,797 $234,715 $81,347 $153,368
2016 $14,260 $223,410 $77,429 $145,981
2015 $14,138 $210,368 $72,909 $137,459
2014 $13,005 $191,455 $65,457 $125,998
2012 $12,419 $193,116 $66,025 $127,091
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $999,000 +43.5% $357 / Sq Ft
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Sold $696,000 -2.9% $249 / Sq Ft
01/31/2021 01/31/21 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2021 01/16/21 Price Changed $717,000 -4.3% $256 / Sq Ft
11/29/2020 11/29/20 For Sale $749,000 0.0% $268 / Sq Ft
02/01/2017 02/01/17 Rented $3,700 -4.5% --
01/31/2017 01/31/17 Off Market $3,875 -- --
01/08/2017 01/08/17 Price Changed $3,875 -0.6% $2 / Sq Ft
12/17/2016 12/17/16 Price Changed $3,900 -1.3% $2 / Sq Ft
11/07/2016 11/07/16 Price Changed $3,950 -6.0% $2 / Sq Ft
10/20/2016 10/20/16 For Rent $4,200 0.0% --
05/21/2013 05/21/13 Sold $630,000 -10.0% $336 / Sq Ft
04/06/2013 04/06/13 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2013 04/06/13 For Sale $699,900 -- $373 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $696,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $630,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $492,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Warranty Deed $392,000 Centennial Title
Warranty Deed $277,000 --
Warranty Deed $230,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $626,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $567,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $415,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $143,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $415,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $416,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $85,600 Balloon
Previous Owner $416,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,400 Balloon
Previous Owner $393,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $320,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $320,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $313,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $221,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $207,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12448070

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-113-004