$1,575,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft
0.28 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 8, 2026

$394 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Sitting Room
  • Lake Bluff Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • 3-minute walk to Sunrise Park and Beach

About This Home

As of July 2026

Just one block from Lake Michigan and Sunrise Beach Park with Seasonal Lake views, this stately expanded Colonial pairs timeless curb appeal w/4,000+ sq ft -and rare 3+Car Garage w/soaring ceilings. A classic, symmetrical facade and manicured hedge-lined walk set the tone. The second floor offers five Bedrooms and three full Baths with a thoughtful, functional layout. Two front Bedrooms are connected by a Jack-and-Jill Bath, one with a sitting room and access to a southwest-facing sun deck while two additional Bedrooms share a second full Bath conveniently located near the laundry room. Tucked quietly at the back of the home, the spacious primary suite offers wonderful privacy. The 1st floor includes a white wood Kitchen w/granite, SS appliances, built-ins, walk in pantry, an island and separate eating area all enjoying stunning natural light. A formal Dining room with built-ins - also eastern exposure. Not to miss elegance in the Living room with WB fireplace and hand-crafted built-in cabinetry. A grand size Family room w/custom cabinetry, filled with windows and western exposure, make for beautiful sunsets and open to the private, peaceful backyard. Lastly, a home Office/Playroom/Den sits right off the Living room. Rich millwork, hardwood flooring, elevated ceilings, French doors, custom built-ins, and a double staircase highlight the home's character, balanced by generous room sizes, great storage and plenty of room to get lost in. Outdoors, the fenced yard feels like a private garden with mature trees, blooming landscaping, and a custom brick patio. Walk-up Attic, and partially finished Basement complete the offering- all on sought-after Center Ave in Magical Lake Bluff.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bridget Fritz

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122288 Listed on: 05/11/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Mancuso

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,439

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 12,197 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 124

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,439

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0.28 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: 1925
  • Age: 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 4000
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Basement is great size. Family room on slab.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Heating: Steam
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • 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

  • High School: Lake Forest High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 124
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 35439
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2004
Sold by
Vahey Gerard R and Vahey Kathryn A
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
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$326,793
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,276,940
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,275,000 St
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $750,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $590,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $492,642 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $403,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $88,430 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2026 07/08/26 Sold $1,575,000 -1.5% $394 / Sq Ft
05/13/2026 05/13/26 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2026 05/11/26 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $400 / 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 $35,439 $541,027 $189,261 $351,766
2024 $30,314 $496,449 $173,667 $322,782
2023 $27,349 $416,037 $145,537 $270,500
2022 $27,349 $392,613 $137,343 $255,270
2021 $26,396 $389,226 $136,158 $253,068
2020 $25,821 $391,379 $136,911 $254,468
2019 $24,897 $384,195 $134,398 $249,797
2018 $23,411 $371,022 $149,941 $221,081
2017 $23,214 $364,820 $147,435 $217,385
2016 $22,383 $347,249 $140,334 $206,915
2015 $22,204 $326,976 $132,141 $194,835
2014 $21,861 $321,601 $118,636 $202,965
2012 $20,496 $324,391 $119,665 $204,726
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12628144

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-21-220-005

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