$1,995,000

524 E Washington Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Active
5 beds 4.5 baths 4,018 sqft (assessor) Built 2007 Residential MLS #MRD12743533 1 days on market
Listing courtesy of Redfin Corporation · 224-699-5002 · MLS #MRD12743533 · Status: Active
A short walk from the beach, tucked away on a quiet, dead-end street, this stunning custom-built brick and limestone home is waiting to welcome you in. Walk through the double doors and into the two-story foyer, flanked by sitting and dining rooms. Find custom cabinetry sunbathing in the Gourmet Kitchen, alongside high-end stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Plan your next meal at the kitchen island/breakfast bar, built-in desk, or kitchen table. The large primary bedroom suite complete with fireplace and balcony, features an ensuite bathroom, dual walk-in closets, and office nook, all contained by wide double doors, with the option to separate this luxurious space from the 4 vaulted bedrooms/2 baths and laundry station on the top floor. The owners built this home with room for everyone and everything with timeless style and modern amenities. With an additional bedroom and full bath on the first floor, butler's pantry, main laundry room next to the mudroom, plenty of storage on every floor and an expansive back yard and patio that is a natural gathering place for loved ones, this home's best features are its luxury, comfort, and convenience.
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Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Oven
Interior features
Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement
Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Bath/Stubbed, Full
Laundry
Main Level, Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Additional rooms
Office, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 5
Total rooms
11

Building & exterior

Age
16-20 Years
Exterior
Brick
Exterior features
Balcony
Windows
Blinds
Patio & porch
Patio

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
278x63x279x62
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Storm Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

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
$34,026 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
12212020160000
PIN
12212020160000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/28/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Office12X13MainHardwood
Breakfast Room10X17MainHardwood
Bedroom 513X15SecondHardwood
Bedroom 222X18SecondHardwood
Bedroom 322X16SecondHardwood
Bedroom 416X16SecondHardwood
Dining Room13X15MainHardwood
Family Room18X19MainHardwood
Kitchen15X17MainHardwood
Laundry6X8MainCeramic Tile
Living Room16X13MainHardwood
Master Bedroom18X19SecondHardwood

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
666 Maple Avenue 4 bd / 3.5 ba Dec 2025 $1,857,500
502 E Scranton Avenue 4 bd / 3 ba Jul 2026 $1,110,000
625 E Center Avenue 5 bd / 3.5 ba Jul 2026 $1,575,000
Address withheld 4 bd / 3.5 ba Aug 2026 $3,000,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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