NOT LISTED FOR SALE

333 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $987,000 - $1,162,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$573/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 11, 2025

Last sale price $1,065,000 $561 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,833/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Cottage
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Nestled in heart of tree-lined Center Ave, this thoughtfully updated 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. The open main level features an entryway with ample storage, a living room with original built-ins, fireplace, powder room, and a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, island, and walk-in pantry. The light-filled dining area overlooks the stunning brick paver patio complete with a pergola, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and two full baths, including a serene primary suite with separate vanities and a generous walk-in closet. The finished basement offers an additional fourth bedroom and full bath, along with a media/rec room and a bar area ideal for entertaining. A very unique surprise feature of the home is the completely separate 2-car garage offering two additional levels. Second floor serving as a peaceful retreat for home office or studio, and also a lower level ready for a home gym, workshop, or the best literal garage band. 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. The landscape and hardscape are beautifully completed, inviting you to step outside and enjoy your surroundings. Welcome to your New Haven!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Fowler

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475174043 Listed on: 04/10/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Rina Du Toit

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471000177

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,854

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,186 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,854

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

6,186 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar
  • LivingArea: 1900
  • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 925
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Lake Forest High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.142
  • Lot Dimensions: 6199
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15853.72
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Schiewe Ryan R and Schiewe Brooke M
Bought by
Harkins Brent and Harkins Amanda
Seller's Agent
Heather Fowler
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rina Du Toit
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$1,065,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
8.12%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,047,823

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$17,177
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.94%
Original Mortgage
$852,000
Outstanding Balance
$849,842
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$239,513

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2015
Closed on
Jan 29, 2016
Sold by
Moore Timothy E and Moore Renee C
Bought by
Schiewe Ryan R and Schiewe Brooke M
Seller's Agent
Kristen Esplin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julie Morse
Keefe Real Estate
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-5.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.42%
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2004
Sold by
Batzer Laura M
Bought by
Moore Timothy E and Moore Renee C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$426,500
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1998
Sold by
Evert Thomas J and Evert Gerda
Bought by
Batzer Laura M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
7.01%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harkins Brent $1,065,000 Chicago Title
Schiewe Ryan R $710,000 Ct
Moore Timothy E $627,500 --
Batzer Laura M $425,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harkins Brent $852,000
Previous Owner Schiewe Ryan R $568,000
Previous Owner Moore Timothy E $426,500
Previous Owner Batzer Laura M $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Sold $1,065,000 +8.1% $561 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $985,000 +38.7% $518 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Sold $710,000 -3.9% $374 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/03/2015 12/03/15 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2015 11/05/15 Price Changed $739,000 -1.3% $389 / Sq Ft
09/18/2015 09/18/15 For Sale $749,000 -- $394 / 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 $15,854 $269,178 $96,803 $172,375
2023 $15,854 $225,579 $81,124 $144,455
2022 $14,635 $212,878 $76,556 $136,322
2021 $14,123 $211,042 $75,896 $135,146
2020 $13,817 $212,209 $76,316 $135,893
2019 $13,321 $208,313 $74,915 $133,398
2018 $12,391 $199,222 $82,069 $117,153
2017 $12,285 $195,892 $80,697 $115,195
2016 $11,836 $186,457 $76,810 $109,647
2015 $10,300 $154,897 $72,326 $82,571
2014 $10,043 $155,796 $64,935 $90,861
2012 $9,434 $157,147 $65,498 $91,649
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12331448

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-121-010

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