Seller's Agent in 2025
Heather Fowler
@ Properties
(773) 510-2525
17 in this area
95 Total Sales
317 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Estimated Value: $1,096,000 - $1,278,099
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,932
Sq Ft
$297/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Wine Refrigerator
- Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
- Finished Attic
- Sitting Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Nestled in heart of tree-lined Center Ave, this thoughtful East Lake Bluff home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comforts. Perfectly located between town and the lake, this home is a welcoming sanctuary with versatile spaces and elegant details. The roomy front porch greets you as you approach the home and is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon, rain or shine. As you enter the home into the sunlit foyer, you immediately see the original features of the home: wide hallways, high ceilings, formal living room with ornamental original fireplace, & gorgeous dining room. But just around the corner an incredible surprise is waiting! The newer renovated kitchen is perfectly laid out with views open to the amazing family room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, multiple skylights, & incredible walls of windows overlooking the decks & backyard. The main level offers space for ample storage, with home office & powder room, and additional storage space in the basement. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and two full baths, including a serene primary suite with double vanities, separate tub & shower, a generous walk-in closet, seating area, & beautiful views of the backyard. Three additional bedrooms with ample closet space, large shared bath, & 2nd floor laundry complete the bedroom level. A very unique surprise feature of the home is the additional 3rd floor, bathed in natural light, serving as a peaceful retreat for home office, studio, home gym, or recreation room. With easy access to the beach, town, and train, this home is not just a place to live-it's a space designed for comfort, creativity, and community. Welcome Home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475174043 Listed on: 06/19/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $33,923
Year Built
- Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 1993
Lot Details
- 9,191 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 74 x 125
- Fenced
- Additional Parcels
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 3,932 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bar Fridge
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Finished Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- East Lake Bluff Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Aug 9, 2025
Sold by
Ross Peter M and Ross Sarah L
Bought by
White Bradley and White Danielle
Seller's Agent
Heather Fowler
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Walker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,145,000
Sold Price
$1,115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-2.62%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.97%
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 1997
Sold by
Odea Patrick and Odea Holly
Bought by
Ross Peter M and Ross Sarah L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$542,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 14, 1995
Sold by
King James A and King Heather J
Bought by
Odea Patrick and Odea Holly
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bradley | $1,115,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Ross Peter M | $452,000 | First American Title | |
| Odea Patrick | $544,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | White Bradley | $290,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ross Peter M | $542,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Odea Patrick | $480,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | Sold | $1,115,000 | -2.6% | $284 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/19/2025 06/19/25 | For Sale | $1,145,000 | -- | $291 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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 | $27,906 | $466,551 | $96,803 | $369,748 |
| 2023 | $25,677 | $390,982 | $81,124 | $309,858 |
| 2022 | $25,677 | $368,968 | $76,556 | $292,412 |
| 2021 | $24,781 | $365,786 | $75,896 | $289,890 |
| 2020 | $24,242 | $367,809 | $76,316 | $291,493 |
| 2019 | $23,374 | $361,057 | $74,915 | $286,142 |
| 2018 | $23,994 | $380,106 | $82,069 | $298,037 |
| 2017 | $23,792 | $373,752 | $80,697 | $293,055 |
| 2016 | $22,940 | $355,751 | $76,810 | $278,941 |
| 2015 | $22,758 | $334,982 | $72,326 | $262,656 |
| 2014 | $20,655 | $304,196 | $64,935 | $239,261 |
| 2012 | $19,367 | $306,834 | $65,498 | $241,336 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Heather Fowler
-
Jamie Walker
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jamie Walker
@ Properties
(847) 409-1300
2 in this area
58 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12398047
APN: 12-21-121-004
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