RENTED APR 10, 2026

537 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Estimated Value: $1,492,000 - $1,812,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
$458/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Living Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Ravine Park

About This Home

As of April 2026

Private Executive Home for Rent walk to downtown Lake Bluff and walk to Sunset Park on Lake Michigan. Tenant responsible for all utilities, landscaping, snow removal, sewer and water and trash pickup.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mary Zappa

TRES Real Estate Services, LLC License #471004310 Listed on: 01/16/2026

Last Renter's Agent

Brady Andersen

Compass License #475132603

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x150
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Association Phone (847) 566-5849
  • Property managed by Tres Real Estate Services

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $6,500
  • Property Available on 1/18/26
  • 24 Month Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2026-01-18
  • Lease Term: 24 Months
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Rental Price: 6250
  • Security Deposit: 6500
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Furnished: No
  • LivingArea: 3600
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Management Company: Tres Real Estate Services
  • Management Phone: 847-566-5849

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 150 X150

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2014
Sold by
Dvorak Ivan J and Dvorak Milena
Bought by
Dvorak Consolidated Properties Llc Antho
Current Estimated Value
$1,649,013
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dvorak Consolidated Properties Llc Antho -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/10/2026 04/10/26 Rented $5,500 -12.0% --
03/25/2026 03/25/26 Price Changed $6,250 -3.8% $2 / Sq Ft
01/16/2026 01/16/26 For Rent $6,500 +44.4% --
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Rented $4,500 -6.3% --
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Price Changed $4,800 -4.0% $1 / Sq Ft
04/02/2020 04/02/20 For Rent $5,000 +11.1% --
05/09/2018 05/09/18 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
05/02/2018 05/02/18 Under Contract -- -- --
04/26/2018 04/26/18 For Rent $4,500 -- --
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 $33,808 $513,395 $144,976 $368,419
2023 $33,808 $463,983 $131,023 $332,960
2022 $30,975 $437,861 $123,647 $314,214
2021 $29,899 $434,085 $122,581 $311,504
2020 $29,246 $436,486 $123,259 $313,227
2019 $28,201 $428,473 $120,996 $307,477
2018 $14,674 $424,558 $134,148 $290,410
2017 $27,008 $417,462 $131,906 $285,556
2016 $26,063 $397,356 $125,553 $271,803
2015 $25,883 $374,158 $118,223 $255,935
2014 $23,124 $333,898 $106,139 $227,759
2012 $21,659 $336,795 $107,060 $229,735
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Zappa

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Mary Zappa

    TRES Real Estate Services, LLC

    (847) 566-5849

    1 Total Sale

    Mary Zappa
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  • Brady Andersen

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Brady Andersen

    Compass

    (847) 732-9790

    16 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Brady Andersen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Non Member

    NON MEMBER

  • Gabriela Rusu

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Gabriela Rusu

    Rusu's Realty Group Inc.

    (773) 983-0644

    13 Total Sales

    Gabriela Rusu
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12547297

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-219-025

Illinois Lake County Lake Bluff 60044

537 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL

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