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$2,495,000

401 Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4 Beds5 Baths5,399 sqft57 days
401 Center Avenue·Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
5,399Sq Ft
2007Year Built
About This Home

This stunning East Lake Bluff home, recently featured in Elle Decor, is the epitome of coastal elegance, combining Serena & Lily style with Nantucket charm. Custom built in 2008, this 5 bedroom, 4.1 bath gem offers beautifully updated, luxurious living space. You're welcomed into the foyer with soaring ceilings, extensive custom millwork, and a functional floor plan. Light-filled and offering a great flow for entertaining and everyday living, the home features hardwood floors, oversized windows, and four fireplaces. The white gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, with island, stainless steel appliances and marble countertops, and is adjacent to the spacious family room boasting coffered ceilings and French doors that open to a beautiful bluestone patio and a south-facing yard. The second floor Primary Suite serves as a private oasis, complete with a large soaking tub, walk-in closet, and separate vanities. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths finish the upstairs. The lower level, with 9'+ ceilings, includes a recreation room, billiard room, 5th bedroom, full bath and ample storage space. Perfectly positioned between the beach and town, this home is ready for you to move in and enjoy the 4th of July parade from the iconic front porch! Recent upgrades include: new HVAC system, dishwasher, microwave, ice maker, marble counters, backsplash, sink, hardware, plumbing fixtures, water filtration system, high-end beverage fridges, smart home lighting system, hardwood floors on the second floor, and updated powder and laundry rooms. The extensive list of features and improvements goes on! Don't miss the opportunity to own this exquisite home.

MLS# 12107773Listed July 11, 2024ResidentialCape Cod
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms5
Full Baths4
Half Baths1
Total Rooms12

Size & Structure

Living Area5,399 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces4
Year Built2007
Lot Size0.249 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipShields
Zip Code60044

Financial

List Price$2,495,000
Price / Sq Ft$462
Annual Taxes (2023)$46,112
Monthly Tax Est.$3,843
Parcel #12212180110000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorDisposalWine RefrigeratorOvenRange HoodGas Oven

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedSub-BasementEgress WindowRec/Family AreaStorage SpaceFull

Laundry

Upper LevelSink

Fireplace

Gas LogGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

CedarStone

Roof

Asphalt

Patio & Porch

PatioPorch
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkPoolTennis Court(s)LakeCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Lake Bluff Elementary School
District: 65
Middle School
Lake Bluff Middle School
District: 65
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$46,112
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$3,843
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$462
per square foot
Property Location

401 Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044Lake County

$2,495,000
$462 / sqft
401 Center Avenue
4 bd5 ba5,399 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
57 days on market
2-car garage
4 fireplaces
0.249 acres
$46,112/yr taxes
$16,955
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$13,112/mo
Property Tax
$3,843/mo
$2,495,000
20% — $499,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,996,000
Down Payment
$499,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Andra O'Neill
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