$1,995,000

524 E Washington Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Lake Bluff Area

Estimated payment $13,790/month

Total Views 863
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,018 Sq Ft
$497 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steam Shower

About This Home

A short walk from the beach, tucked away on a quiet, dead-end street, this stunning custom-built brick and limestone home is waiting to welcome you in. Walk through the double doors and into the two-story foyer, flanked by sitting and dining rooms. Find custom cabinetry sunbathing in the Gourmet Kitchen, alongside high-end stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Plan your next meal at the kitchen island/breakfast bar, built-in desk, or kitchen table. The large primary bedroom suite complete with fireplace and balcony, features an ensuite bathroom, dual walk-in closets, and office nook, all contained by wide double doors, with the option to separate this luxurious space from the 4 vaulted bedrooms/2 baths and laundry station on the top floor. The owners built this home with room for everyone and everything with timeless style and modern amenities. With an additional bedroom and full bath on the first floor, butler's pantry, main laundry room next to the mudroom, plenty of storage on every floor and an expansive back yard and patio that is a natural gathering place for loved ones, this home's best features are its luxury, comfort, and convenience.

Listing Agent

Mary Cutler

Redfin Corporation Brokerage Phone: (224) 699-5002 License #475158564 Listed on: 08/28/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,026

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 16,988 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 278x63x279x62

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,018 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dormer Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,026

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0.39 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (224) 699-5002
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Bath/Stubbed, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 4018
  • Room Type: Office, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 5
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 278x63x279x62
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 34026
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $35,122 $527,464 $189,004 $338,460
2024 $34,231 $518,313 $173,430 $344,883
2023 $27,958 $477,796 $159,873 $317,923
2022 $27,958 $401,221 $134,251 $266,970
2021 $26,984 $397,760 $133,093 $264,667
2020 $26,396 $399,960 $133,829 $266,131
2019 $33,433 $513,883 $131,372 $382,511
2018 $29,879 $471,855 $145,567 $326,288
2017 $29,851 $463,968 $143,134 $320,834
2016 $28,573 $491,540 $136,240 $355,300
2015 $31,603 $462,843 $128,286 $334,557
2014 $26,529 $389,009 $115,176 $273,833
2012 $24,869 $392,383 $116,175 $276,208
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/28/2026 08/28/26 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $497 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $917,000 Rtc
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $156,000 New Conventional
Open $565,000 New Conventional
Closed $517,450 New Conventional
Closed $137,000 Unknown
Closed $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $265,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $105,000 Unknown
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12743533

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-202-016

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