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538 East Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
$790,000
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Property Description
JUST REDUCED 7.5% down to $829,000, don't miss this incredible value in East Lake Bluff! The distinctive classic vintage home is beautifully situated just two blocks from Lake Michigan. It features a phenomenal kitchen, great room, and bonus office designed by architect Celeste Robbins, whose work has been featured in architectural digest, as well as the trendsetting Internet design site remodelista.com. Furthermore, the graciously sized property was transformed by LEED certified designer and landscape architect Kris Barker, whose work has contributed to award winning design firms both in Los Angeles and Chicago. The outdoor living space includes a fabulous front porch overlooking the boulevard of Center Avenue, large manicured backyard 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. Many additional improvements throughout the home include designer paint, high end light fixtures, and bathroom updates. 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. The second floor includes four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a versatile fifth bonus room that could be used as a nursery, office, guest room, craft room, dressing room, play room, etc. One would be hard pressed to find a light filled modern day vintage home with magazine worthy contemporary design updates at this value.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 538 East Center Ave
General
- Sold For: $790,000
- Taxes: $16,073 (2013)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 08749160
- Added to Site: 3, 486 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: 20 x 11, 2nd Level
- Bedroom 2: 15 x 14, 2nd Level
- Bedroom 3: 17 x 11, 2nd Level
- Bedroom 4: 17 x 8, 2nd Level
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 14 x 14, Main Level
- Family Room: 21 x 14, Main Level
- Kitchen: 15 x 14, Main Level
- Dining Room: 15 x 15, Main Level
- Office: 13 x 12, Main Level
- Other Room 2: Nursery, 10 x 8, 2nd Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Center Avenue east of Moffett to 528
School Information
- School District: 65
- Elementary School: LAKE BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: LAKE BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 2,590
- Year Built: 1902
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Not Applicable
- Tax Amount: $16,073.37
- Tax Year: 2013
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Schools
Schools serving 538 East Center Ave
School Districts:Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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350 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | K-5 | 1.3 mi | |
31 E Sheridan Pl, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi | |
1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 538 East Center Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2015
Sold
$790,000
-4.7%
MLS
4/14/2015
Price Reduced
$829,000
-7.58%
MLS
3/25/2015
Price Reduced
$897,000
-7.81%
MLS
11/17/2014
Price Reduced
$973,000
-4.51%
MLS
10/09/2014
Listed
$1,019,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
538 East Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (MLS# 08749160) is a Single Family property that was sold at $790,000 on August 14, 2015. This property was listed by Jean Royster from our Lake Forest Office.Want to learn more about 538 East Center 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.