317 East Center, Lake Bluff IL 60044
Property Description
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!
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $1,145,000
- Property Taxes $33,923.10
- Square Feet 3932
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $291.20
- Year Built 1910
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 11
- Basement P
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 17X17
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 15X13
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 10X13
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 12X11
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Living Room
- Room Size 12X12
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 18X18
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 14X12
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 15X10
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Closet
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Basement
- Basement Description Unfinished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Eating Area
- Additional Room Size 10X10
- Additional Room Level 3rd Level
- Additional Room Flooring Hardwood
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Recreation Rm
- Additional Room Size 15X20
- Additional Room Level 3rd Level
- Additional Room Flooring Carpet
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Forced Air
- Air Conditioning Central Air
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 1
- Type of Fireplace Wood Burning,Gas Starter
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Cedar
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- County Lake
- Township Shields
- Corporate Limits Lake Bluff
- Directions to Property Rt. 176 East Of The Fire Station In Lake Bluff On Center Ave. East To #317
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Schools
- Elementary School District 65
- Junior High District 65
- High School District: 115
- School Name Lake Forest High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 33923.10
- Tax Year 2024
- Parcel Identification Number 12211210040000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 74 X 125
- Acreage 0.211
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by Heather Fowler for @properties Christie's International Real Estate | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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