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$1,195,000

538 Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4 Beds3 Baths0 sqft4 days
538 Center Avenue·Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1902Year Built
About This Home

This distinctive classic vintage home is beautifully situated just two blocks from Lake Michigan in east Lake Bluff. The rarely found oversized .29 acre property was transformed by LEED certified designer and landscape architect Kris Barker. The outdoor living space includes a fabulous front porch overlooking the boulevard of Center Avenue, a fenced backyard with a manicured grass area perfect for bocce ball, a dining space, and a fire pit area all accented by maintenance free grasses and trees handpicked by the designer. This modern vintage home just keeps getting better. The serene primary suite was created in 2015 with a private entryway, custom designed closets, and a striking new bathroom with a custom double vanity with quartzite top, slipper bathtub, and luxe shower. The open kitchen, great room, and bonus office was designed by architect Celeste Robbins in 2012, whose work has been featured in architectural digest. Many additional improvements throughout the home include designer paint, high end light fixtures, bathroom updates, new roof in 2018, rebuilt chimney and installed gas blower fireplace with marble surround and custom mantle, and so much more. The following vintage detailing beautifully complements the improvements made to the home: 10 foot ceilings on the first floor, fine millwork, tall windows, and quarter sawn oak hardwood flooring throughout. One would be hard pressed to find a light filled modern day vintage home with magazine worthy contemporary design updates at this value.

MLS# 11745339Listed March 25, 2023Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths3
Half Baths0
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1902
Lot Size0.290 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipShields
Zip Code60044

Financial

List Price$1,195,000
Annual Taxes (2021)$17,263
Monthly Tax Est.$1,439
Parcel #12212140190000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedPartial

Laundry

Main Level
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Aluminum Siding
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Parking

Garage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None
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
$17,263
Tax Year 2021
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,439
per month
Property Location

538 Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044Lake County

$1,195,000
538 Center Avenue
4 bd3 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
4 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
0.290 acres
$17,263/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$7,719
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$6,280/mo
Property Tax
$1,439/mo
$1,195,000
20% — $239,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$956,000
Down Payment
$239,000

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

Listed by
Coldwell Banker Realty
Agent: Dawn McKenna
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