229 Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
$1,200,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,134 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $413 |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1926 |
| Property Taxes: | $27,174 |
| Days On Market: | 2071 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
This stylish meticulously maintained home makes you smile as you walk in the door! A wonderful combination of charm and newer construction, it feels like home with an open floor plan, comfortable room sizes and hardwood floors throughout. The foyer welcomes you into the house with views of the beamed family room, beautiful kitchen and charming living room. The chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances including warming drawer, custom hood, large range & stovetop, gorgeous cabinets, farmhouse sink, & soapstone countertops. Off the kitchen is a large mudroom with custom built ins and bench with access to the fabulous backyard. Between the kitchen & family room is a chic powder room & office nook with desk & window. The family room with raised ceiling, beams, & custom mantel opens to the bluestone patio with outdoor fireplace and has windows galore. The upstairs features a fabulous Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and balcony; while a generous sized private attached bath boasts of heated floors, soaking tub, separate shower and double sinks. Bedrooms two and three each have high ceilings and share a jack and jill bath. Bedroom four has a custom pass through closet with private ensuite white bathroom. The finished basement features a recreation room, 5th bedroom with full bath, tons of room for storage, and a large laundry with plenty of cabinets. Enjoy the lovely backyard with bluestone patio, built-in fireplace, gas line for grill, perennials galore, and plenty of green space for enjoying the outdoors. This home is in the center of it all; two blocks from town and train and a few more to the beach, Don't miss this fabulous opportunity!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1926 | |
| Partial | |
| Brick | |
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| No | |
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| Lake | |
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| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| Central Air | |
| Natural Gas, Forced Air | |
| 11009746 | |
| 11221120070000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun, 2012 | Sold | $895,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Apr, 2012 | Under contract | $999,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $1,099,000 | MRED MLS |
| 5 Dec, 2011 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000 | MRED MLS |
| 29 Jul, 2021 | Sold | $1,200,000 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Mar, 2021 | Under contract | $1,295,000 | MRED MLS |
| 3 Mar, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Jan, 2025 | Sold | $1,575,000 | MRED MLS |
| 14 Dec, 2024 | Under contract | $1,649,000 | MRED MLS |
| 15 Nov, 2024 | Listed for sale | $1,649,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
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Floor Type: Hardwood
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Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Features: Eating Area-Table Space
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Rooms: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
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| Garage | |
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| 75X124 | |
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| Full | |
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| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer | |
| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $23,495 |
| 2021 | $27,174 |
| 2025 | $31,296 |
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