Discover this stunning East Lake Bluff home, perfectly positioned on a spacious double lot in a prime location-just moments from town, the train, and the beach! This beautifully renovated, light-filled five-bedroom home boasts an open floor plan with expansive living spaces and the charm or yesteryear seamlessly blends with the modern updates to create a wonderful living space for today's buyer. The gourmet kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, flows seamlessly into the great room with 9-foot ceilings and a striking fieldstone fireplace. A gracious living room connects to the great room, while a separate dining room with built-ins, private office and a large breakfast/mudroom complete the main level. Upstairs, two staircases lead to five generous bedrooms with three full bathrooms, including two primary suites and a convenient laundry room, with ample closet space throughout. The basement has recently been expanded and has a finished recreation room and lots of storage. Step out from the kitchen to enjoy the wonderful, renovated screened porch or entertain on the patio beneath the shade of majestic oak trees. The fenced backyard offers both privacy and plenty of room for gatherings. This home is ideal for comfortable everyday living and unforgettable entertaining.
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$1,375,000
306 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
5beds
3,784sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,627,100 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$5,865 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,627,100
$1.46M - $1.82M
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Striking fieldstone fireplaceModern updatesFinished recreation roomFenced backyardGenerous bedroomsPrivate officeSpacious double lot
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Andra O'Neill 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Houda Chedid
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12190653
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X19
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X24
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Heating
- Steam, Radiant, Radiator(s), Indv Controls, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,676
- Total interior livable area: 3,784 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,102
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 X 125
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12211180130000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Sold | $1,375,000-5.2%$363/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12190653 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Contingent | $1,450,000$383/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12190653 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+52.7%$383/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12190653 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2018 | Sold | $949,500-5.1%$251/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09918288 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2018 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$264/sqft |
Source: @properties #09918288 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000+0%$264/sqft |
Source: @properties #09918288 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2017 | Listing removed | $999,999$264/sqft |
Source: @properties #09624653 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2017 | Price change | $999,999-4.8%$264/sqft |
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| 5/12/2017 | Price change | $1,050,000-2.8%$277/sqft |
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| 8/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,080,000+148.8%$285/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/1994 | Sold | $434,000$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,144 +12.7% | $445,651 +9% |
| 2023 | $24,970 +9.1% | $408,931 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $22,878 +3.6% | $342,696 +6% |
| 2021 | $22,083 +2.2% | $323,402 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $21,601 +3.7% | $322,386 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $20,829 -16.7% | $316,468 -20.8% |
| 2018 | $25,017 | $399,366 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $25,017 +4.5% | $392,690 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $23,932 -1.9% | $373,777 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $24,391 +2.7% | $351,956 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $23,748 +6.7% | $348,846 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $22,264 -6.3% | $351,872 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $23,762 +5% | $388,557 -3.9% |
| 2010 | $22,635 +1% | $404,259 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $22,401 +0.4% | $441,475 -2% |
| 2008 | $22,302 +0.8% | $450,301 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $22,127 +14.4% | $438,207 |
| 2005 | $19,345 +0.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $19,287 +11% | -- |
| 2003 | $17,382 +10.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $15,794 +10.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $14,282 +3.6% | $286,749 +5.9% |
| 2000 | $13,792 | $270,861 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Bluff Elementary School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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