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$395,000
Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 233 E Center Ave
General
- Price: $395,000
- Taxes: $6,323 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo /Townhouse
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12669184
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Other, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Free Standing
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Assigned, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Bluff
- County: Lake
- Township: Shields
- Driving Directions: Center Ave east of Sheridan Rd to 233
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
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / NAlbs.
- Mgmt. Company: Self-Managed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Half Duplex
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,232
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1900
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: Condo
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $6,323.86
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Property ID: 12211200210000
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Schools
Schools serving 233 E Center Ave
School Districts:Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lake Bluff Elementary School, Lake Bluff, IL 350 West Washington Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Lake Bluff Middle School 31 East Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 233 E Center Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,752
3%
$104,544
14%
2024
$5,568
35%
$91,569
8%
2023
$4,127
4%
$84,411
31%
2022
$3,980
2%
$64,339
1%
2021
$3,895
4%
$63,784
-1%
2020
$3,759
—
$64,137
2%
2019
$3,754
10%
$62,960
8%
2018
$3,399
2%
$58,563
2%
2017
$3,337
4%
$57,584
5%
2016
$3,201
1%
$54,810
6%
2015
$3,155
13%
$51,611
—
2014
$2,786
3%
$51,611
14%
2013
$2,716
6%
$45,162
-4%
2012
$2,564
—
$47,265
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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233 E Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (MLS# 12669184) is a Condo / Townhouse property with 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 233 E Center Avenue is currently listed for $395,000 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 233 E Center Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Condo / Townhouse 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.
