233 E Center Avenue, Lake Bluff IL 60044
$395,000

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Property Description

Location is everything! This charming 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath home perfectly blends historic character with modern comfort including many recent updates - new furnace, AC, hot water heater and more! Featuring an open floor plan, abundant natural light, hardwood floors, and a sunny three-season front porch, this home is filled with warmth and charm. The upstairs bedroom includes an adjacent sitting room, offering the perfect space for a home office, reading nook, dressing area, or private retreat. Ideally situated just steps from downtown, the beach, schools, summer concerts, the farmer's market, and the renowned 4th of July parade route. You will enjoy the best of Lake Bluff right outside your door. Move-in ready and full of character, this special home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy convenience, community, and timeless appeal in one of Lake Bluff's most desirable locations.

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $395,000
  • Property Taxes $6,324
  • Assessments/HOA frequency Not Applicable
  • Assessments/HOA Fee Includes None
  • Square Feet 1232
  • Year Built 1900
  • Listing Market Time 16
  • Status Active

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 6
  • Number of Bedrooms 1
  • Number of Bathrooms 1.1
  • Primary Bedroom

  • Room Size 12X11
  • Floor Level Second
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Primary Bathroom Full
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 12X11
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Dining Room

  • Room Size 15X14
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 12X11
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

Additional Rooms

  • Eating Area

  • Room Size 6X6
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Enclosed Porch

  • Room Size 11X8
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Vinyl
  • Sitting Room

  • Room Size 15X11
  • Floor Level Second
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Laundry

  • Room Size 11X8
  • Floor Level Second
  • Flooring Hardwood

Interior Features

  • Appliances

  • Appliances Included Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning Central Air
  • Fireplace

  • # of Fireplaces 1
  • Type of Fireplace Other

Exterior Features

  • Parking

  • # of Cars 2

Building Information

  • Number of Units 2
  • Age of Building 100+ Years
  • Pets

  • Pets Allowed? Cats OK, Dogs OK

Location

  • County Lake
  • Township Shields
  • Corporate Limits Lake Bluff
  • Directions to Property Center Ave East Of Sheridan Rd To 233
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 65
  • Junior High District 65
  • High School District 115
  • School Name Lake Forest High School
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 6323.86
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner
  • Parcel Identification Number 12211200210000

Listed by Martha Pedersen for @properties Christie's International Real Estate | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 9/11/2026 12:02 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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