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  • $3,710,200

    700 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

    5beds
    6,770sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    0.64 Acres Lot
    $3,710,200 Zestimate®
    $548/sqft
    $7,763 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,710,200

    $3.34M - $4.16M

    $7,763/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Singular opportunity! Claire Haven, one of the most memorable and beloved homes in Lake Bluff, has been masterfully renovated from top to bottom and is now truly "better than new". Thought to have originally been built at the turn of the 20th Century, the home was redesigned in the 1930's by noted architect Jerome Cerny. The current owners have thoughtfully renovated all 3 floors integrating modern convenience and luxury with the priceless design components of the home. No detail has been overlooked in creating this sophisticated yet comfortable environment. Extraordinary kitchen opening to the spacious family room and a breakfast terrace. Beautiful, gracious rooms throughout the first floor. The second floor boasts a luxurious master suite plus 3 additional bedrooms and a second family room. The 3rd floor features an enchanting bedroom suite and additional office. Beautiful vistas of the lush gardens throughout. Situated on breathtaking 2/3 acre grounds one house from the Lake, this majestic French style residence is timeless and impossible to replicate. Newer 3 car garage, remarkable "shed" and glorious outdoor rooms designed by Craig Bergmann make the property as remarkable as the house. Truly a private sanctuary steps to the Lake and downtown Lake Bluff.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 6,770 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    Lot
    • Size: 0.64 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1221216011

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Bluff

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, High End Refrigerator, Range Hood
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Den
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: 3rd Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Sitting
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Office
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Style Of House: Other
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Roof Type: Slate
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 7 Name: Other
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 8 Name: Walk in Closet
    • Addtl Room 9 Name: Gallery
    • Status: Price Change
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
    • Additional Rooms: Other, 5th Bedroom, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 3 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Addtl Room 6 Name: Mud
    • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Additional Rooms: Office, Den, Walk In Closet, Gallery
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: 3rd Level
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Additional Sales Information: List Broker Must Accompany
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Lot Dimensions: 200X158X200X125
    • Parcel Identification Number: 12212160110000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/14/2021Sold$2,800,000$414/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/5/2021Sold$2,800,000-11.1%$414/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11091863 Report a problem
    5/22/2021Contingent$3,150,000$465/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11091863 Report a problem
    5/18/2021Listed for sale$3,150,000$465/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11091863 Report a problem
    5/18/2021Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10780135 Report a problem
    1/25/2021Price change$3,150,000-6%$465/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10780135 Report a problem
    7/13/2020Listed for sale$3,350,000+183.3%$495/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #10780135 Report a problem
    11/3/1998Sold$1,182,500+27.2%$175/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/13/1996Sold$930,000$137/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$65,884 +12.9%$1,051,965 +9%
    2023$58,360 +8.9%$965,286 +19.3%
    2022$53,579 +4.2%$808,936 +6%
    2021$51,425 +2.2%$763,391 +0.9%
    2020$50,304 +3.7%$756,779 +1.9%
    2019$48,506 +22.3%$742,887 +18%
    2018$39,670 $629,697 +1.7%
    2017$39,670 +4.5%$619,171 +5.1%
    2016$37,974 +0%$589,350 +6.2%
    2015$37,972 +11.9%$554,944 +2.8%
    2014$33,945 +23.5%$539,752 +7.9%
    2012$27,476 -0.2%$500,389 +11.4%
    2011$27,526 +9.3%$449,188
    2010$25,188 +10.5%$449,188
    2009$22,798 +2.5%$449,188
    2008$22,247 +0.2%$449,188
    2006$22,209 -1.8%$449,188
    2005$22,618 -32.3%--
    2004$33,387 +6.4%--
    2003$31,392 +21.3%--
    2002$25,887 +120.2%--
    2001$11,756 -52.6%$449,188 -2.6%
    2000$24,786 $461,089

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60044

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lake Bluff Elementary School
    • Middle: Lake Bluff Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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