$395,000

233 E Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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1 beds 1.5 baths 1,232 sqft (assessor) Built 1900 Residential MLS #MRD12669184 10 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12669184 · Status: Active
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.
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Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior features
Open Floorplan
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Free Standing
Basement
Unfinished, Partial
Laundry
Upper Level, In Unit
Additional rooms
Eating Area, Enclosed Porch, Sitting Room
Total rooms
6

Building & exterior

Age
100+ Years
Stories
2
Entry level
1
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Assigned, Owned, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
Condo
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Pets
Cats OK, Dogs OK

Schools

Elementary
Lake Bluff Elementary School (65)
Junior high
Lake Bluff Middle School (65)
High school
Lake Forest High School (115)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$6,323 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
12211200210000
PIN
12211200210000
Ownership
Condo
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
6/18/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Eating Area6X6MainHardwood
Enclosed Porch11X8MainVinyl
Sitting Room15X11SecondHardwood
Bedroom 2N/A
Bedroom 3N/A
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room15X14MainHardwood
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen12X11MainHardwood
Laundry11X8SecondHardwood
Living Room12X11MainHardwood
Master Bedroom12X11SecondHardwood

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
Address withheld 3 bd / 2 ba May 2026 $550,000
228 E Center Avenue 3 bd / 2.5 ba Jan 2026 $1,075,000
236 E Prospect Avenue 4 bd / 3 ba Feb 2026 $750,000
216 E Scranton Avenue 4 bd / 3.5 ba Feb 2026 $1,350,000

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