Nestled in heart of tree-lined Center Ave, this thoughtful East Lake Bluff home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comforts. Perfectly located between town and the lake, this home is a welcoming sanctuary with versatile spaces and elegant details. The roomy front porch greets you as you approach the home and is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon, rain or shine. As you enter the home into the sunlit foyer, you immediately see the original features of the home: wide hallways, high ceilings, formal living room with ornamental original fireplace, & gorgeous dining room. But just around the corner an incredible surprise is waiting! The newer renovated kitchen is perfectly laid out with views open to the amazing family room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, multiple skylights, & incredible walls of windows overlooking the decks & backyard. The main level offers space for ample storage, with home office & powder room, and additional storage space in the basement. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and two full baths, including a serene primary suite with double vanities, separate tub & shower, a generous walk-in closet, seating area, & beautiful views of the backyard. Three additional bedrooms with ample closet space, large shared bath, & 2nd floor laundry complete the bedroom level. A very unique surprise feature of the home is the additional 3rd floor, bathed in natural light, serving as a peaceful retreat for home office, studio, home gym, or recreation room. With easy access to the beach, town, and train, this home is not just a place to live-it's a space designed for comfort, creativity, and community. Welcome Home!
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$1,115,000
317 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4beds
3,932sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
9,191.16 Square Feet Lot
$1,161,000 Zestimate®
$284/sqft
$5,722 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,161,000
$1.04M - $1.29M
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High ceilingsHome officeBathed in natural lightOrnamental original fireplaceMultiple skylightsAmazing family roomSeating area
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Listing courtesy of:
Heather Fowler 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Jamie Walker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12398047
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Oven
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,932 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,191 sqft
- Dimensions: 74 X 125
Details
- Additional parcels included: 12211210050000
- Parcel number: 12211210040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
- Subdivision: East Lake Bluff
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $1,115,000-2.6%$284/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12398047 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Contingent | $1,145,000$291/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12398047 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,145,000-11.6%$291/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12398047 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listing removed | $1,295,000$329/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12354001 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+186.5%$329/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12354001 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/1997 | Sold | $452,000-16.9%$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/1995 | Sold | $544,000$138/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,559 +13.1% | $334,197 -28.4% |
| 2023 | $27,906 +8.7% | $466,551 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $25,677 +3.6% | $390,982 +6% |
| 2021 | $24,781 +2.2% | $368,968 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $24,242 +3.7% | $367,809 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $23,374 -1.8% | $361,057 -5% |
| 2018 | $23,792 | $380,106 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $23,792 +4.5% | $373,752 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $22,758 +7.3% | $355,751 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $21,214 +2.7% | $334,982 +10.1% |
| 2014 | $20,655 +6.7% | $304,196 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $19,367 -6.3% | $306,834 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $20,674 +17.2% | $338,822 +7.1% |
| 2010 | $17,638 +1% | $316,306 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $17,460 +0.4% | $345,425 -2% |
| 2008 | $17,390 +0.5% | $352,330 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $17,298 +8.8% | $342,867 |
| 2005 | $15,900 +7.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $14,754 +7.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $13,759 -10.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $15,374 +10.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $13,964 +3% | $265,782 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $13,564 | $251,691 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 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
- 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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