NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Lake Bluff Area

Estimated Value: $1,591,932 - $1,669,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,429 Sq Ft
$475/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 31, 2018

Last sale price $1,035,000 $302 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,016 / mo

154 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2018

NEW PRICE!! Rarely available! Located in coveted East Lake Bluff neighborhood that runs along Lake Michigan, the current owners invested $700k to seamlessly blend home's old world craftsmanship with modern amenities for today's living. Surrounded by similarly prestigious homes and super friendly neighbors, discerning buyers will appreciate the balanced lifestyle offered in lake side living in Lake Bluff. This sunny home sits just 2 blocks from the beach with a separate dog beach! And 4 blocks to Village shops, restaurants, coffee spots, and more! The Metra, top rated schools and parks are all within walking distance. This must-see home offers the simpler lifestyle of earlier times, with peace of mind that it is in tip-top shape. Just move in and gather your friends and family to watch the July 4th parade on the corner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Polly Richardson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475159834 Listed on: 01/05/2018

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Kiki Clark

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #471005224

Last Buyer's Agent

Rafay Qamar

Real Broker LLC License #475158420

Real Broker LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1893

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1893

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1893
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1893

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Security System, Fan-Whole House, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 3X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Deck, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 22X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 26X21, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 16X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 34X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 11X4, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 16X9, On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3429
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.21

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Brick
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Radiators, Zoned

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 74 X 125
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12212140150000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 19207

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,628,983

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2018
Closed on
Aug 27, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Polly Richardson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-13.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.93%
Original Mortgage
$828,000
Interest Rate
0.0437%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 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
$636,750
Interest Rate
0.075%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,035,000 Greater Illinois Title Compa
$849,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $642,000
Previous Owner $647,000
Previous Owner $828,000
Previous Owner $340,000
Previous Owner $350,000
Previous Owner $350,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $700,000
Previous Owner $700,000
Previous Owner $635,000
Previous Owner $636,000
Previous Owner $636,750
Previous Owner $368,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2018 08/31/18 Sold $1,035,000 -5.8% $302 / Sq Ft
06/08/2018 06/08/18 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2018 05/14/18 Price Changed $1,099,000 -4.4% $321 / Sq Ft
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Price Changed $1,149,000 -3.8% $335 / Sq Ft
01/05/2018 01/05/18 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $348 / 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 $28,446 $459,144 $162,207 $296,937
2024 $25,143 $421,312 $148,842 $272,470
2023 $25,143 $353,071 $124,734 $228,337
2022 $23,146 $333,192 $117,711 $215,481
2021 $22,338 $330,318 $116,696 $213,622
2020 $21,852 $332,144 $117,341 $214,803
2019 $21,070 $326,047 $115,187 $210,860
2018 $20,112 $324,627 $127,976 $196,651
2017 $19,939 $319,201 $125,837 $193,364
2016 $19,207 $303,827 $119,776 $184,051
2015 $19,030 $286,089 $112,783 $173,306
2014 $16,979 $256,073 $101,256 $154,817
2012 $16,002 $258,294 $102,134 $156,160
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Polly Richardson

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Polly Richardson

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 363-1738

    72 Total Sales

    Polly Richardson
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  • Kiki Clark

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Kiki Clark

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 804-0969

    88 Total Sales

    Kiki Clark
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  • Rafay Qamar

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Rafay Qamar

    Real Broker LLC

    (773) 232-5871

    1,071 Total Sales

    Rafay Qamar
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09810208

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-214-015

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

520 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

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