317 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Estimated payment $9,699/month
Total Views
833
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,932
Sq Ft
$329
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Recreation Room
- Finished Attic
- Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Wine Refrigerator
About This Home
Nestled 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!
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475174043 Listed on: 05/28/2025
Co-Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475185477
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 Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3,932 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bar Fridge
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Partial Basement
- Finished Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- East Lake Bluff Subdivision
Map
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Home Values in the Area
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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 | $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
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | -- | $329 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $452,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $544,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $570,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $605,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $517,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $542,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $480,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12354001
APN: 12-21-121-004
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