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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,136 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 hours ago
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Incredible opportunity to make this east Lake Bluff gem your own! This lovely stucco ranch blends classic charm with cozy comfort in a fabulous location! Built in 1927, this home radiates character with its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, arched openings, beautiful details, and inviting curb appeal. Inside, hardwood floors, a lovely fireplace, and sunlit living and dining rooms create a welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen offers space for casual dining, while the full basement provides additional room for storage, hobbies, or future expansion. Set on a 50x125 lot with an attached one-car garage, this home is an excellent condo alternative or a wonderful opportunity for those looking to downsize without sacrificing charm or location. Just minutes from Lake Bluff's vibrant downtown, train, parks, schools and lakefront, it's perfectly situated in one of the North Shore's most beloved communities. Being sold As Is.

Full Property Details for 117 E Washington Ave

General

  • Price: $475,000
  • Taxes: $6,352 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12573106
  • Updated: Today (2/19/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Lake Bluff
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Shields
  • Driving Directions: CENTER EAST TO EVANSTON, NORTH TO WASHINGTON, W TO 117

School Information

  • School District: 65
  • Elem School District: 65
  • Midd School District: 65
  • High School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Private School: Lake Forest High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Mediterranean
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Roof: Tile
  • Square Feet: 1,136
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1927
  • Tax Amount: $6,352
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 12211070120000

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Schools serving 117 E Washington Ave

School Districts:Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
NameGradesDistance
Lake Bluff Elementary School, Lake Bluff, IL
350 West Washington Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
K-50.8 mi
Lake Bluff Middle School
31 East Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
6-80.4 mi
Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9-121.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 117 E Washington Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
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2/19/2026
Listed
$475,000
10.47%
MLS
7/06/2007
Sold
$430,000
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Tax History for 117 E Washington Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,199
14%
$92,288
8%
2023
$5,421
4%
$85,074
11%
2022
$5,233
2%
$76,636
1%
2021
$5,119
4%
$75,975
-1%
2020
$4,936
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$76,396
-13%
2019
$4,936
-17%
$87,829
-4%
2018
$5,920
2%
$91,530
-12%
2017
$5,823
-10%
$103,688
5%
2016
$6,473
1%
$98,694
6%
2015
$6,429
12%
$92,933
—
2014
$5,759
3%
$92,933
15%
2013
$5,607
11%
$80,957
-14%
2012
$5,061
—
$94,137
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117 E Washington Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (MLS# 12573106) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 117 E Washington Avenue is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on February 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 117 E Washington Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Bluff? You can browse all Lake Bluff real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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