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Property Description
Location, location, location! This two-story home features four bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. Enjoy a cozy fireplace in the family room, a large shaded patio, and a full basement with a crawl space. There is carpet in all the bedrooms and hardwood floors in the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Look at the low taxes. Located in unincorporated Lake Bluff, Shields Township with highly rated school district. The home has Lake Michigan water and is conveniently close to I-294. Situated in the desirable zip code of Lake Bluff. This unique lot is ready for you to make it your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 717 Burris Ave
General
- Price: $629,900
- Taxes: $7,287 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12375998
- Updated: 12/29/2025
- Added to Site: 209 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Bluff
- County: Lake
- Township: Shields
- Driving Directions: N Waukegan Road to Foster Ave to Birch Ave to Burris Ave
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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,760
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1975
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 117 x 135
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1975
- Tax Amount: $7,287
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12183120060000
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Schools
Schools serving 717 Burris 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 | 1.1 mi |
Lake Bluff Middle School 31 East Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 717 Burris Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/23/2025
Price Reduced
$629,900
-3.08%
MLS
7/21/2025
Price Reduced
$649,900
-3.7%
MLS
6/23/2025
Listed
$674,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 717 Burris Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,018
—
$125,372
8%
2023
$7,009
2%
$115,571
7%
2022
$6,861
2%
$108,036
1%
2021
$6,725
4%
$107,104
-1%
2020
$6,486
—
$107,696
2%
2019
$6,502
24%
$105,719
21%
2018
$5,233
2%
$87,454
2%
2017
$5,144
4%
$85,992
5%
2016
$4,946
-27%
$81,850
-22%
2015
$6,753
11%
$104,376
—
2014
$6,075
3%
$104,376
13%
2013
$5,922
7%
$92,681
-4%
2012
$5,550
—
$96,996
—
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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717 Burris Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (MLS# 12375998) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 717 Burris Avenue is currently listed for $629,900 and was received on June 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 717 Burris 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.

