$1,115,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,932

square ft

317 E Center Avenue

Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044

Closed / MLS #12398047 / Single Family / Lake Bluff

Listing information updated 8/23/2025 at 9:43am

Nestled in heart of tree-lined Center Ave, this thoughtful East Lake Bluff home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comforts. Perfectly located between town and the lake, this home is a welcoming sanctuary with versatile spaces and elegant details. The roomy front porch greets you as you approach the home and is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon, rain or shine. As you enter the home into the sunlit foyer, you immediately see the original features of the home: wide hallways, high ceilings, formal living room with ornamental original fireplace, & gorgeous dining room. But just around the corner an incredible surprise is waiting! The newer renovated kitchen is perfectly laid out with views open to the amazing family room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, multiple skylights, & incredible walls of windows overlooking the decks & backyard. The main level offers space for ample storage, with home office & powder room, and additional storage space in the basement. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and two full baths, including a serene primary suite with double vanities, separate tub & shower, a generous walk-in closet, seating area, & beautiful views of the backyard. Three additional bedrooms with ample closet space, large shared bath, & 2nd floor laundry complete the bedroom level. A very unique surprise feature of the home is the additional 3rd floor, bathed in natural light, serving as a peaceful retreat for home office, studio, home gym, or recreation room. With easy access to the beach, town, and train, this home is not just a place to live-it's a space designed for comfort, creativity, and community. Welcome Home!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,932

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.211

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Information

Living Room:

12x12 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

15x10 - Main

Family Room:

18x18 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

Eating Area:

10x10 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

15x20 - Third Level

Foyer:

11x19 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

17x12 - Second Level

Laundry:

4x8 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$33,923

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60044

City:

Lake Bluff

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

65, 115

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,932

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.211

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s)

Living Room:

12x12 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

15x10 - Main

Family Room:

18x18 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

Eating Area:

10x10 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

15x20 - Third Level

Foyer:

11x19 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

17x12 - Second Level

Laundry:

4x8 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$33,923

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60044

City:

Lake Bluff

County:

Lake

School District(s):

65, 115

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.295.0700

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