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117 E North Avenue

Lake Bluff, IL 60044

3 beds
3 baths
2,600 sqft
6,250 sqft lot
$398 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

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Wonderful apx 2600 square foot charming, in-town East Lake Bluff home. Enter from North Avenue to a front foyer with a built-in seat or the side door on Oak Avenue into a small sunroom with an original fireplace. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout except for primary suite. This updated home offers a stylish cook's kitchen and breakfast area which opens to the family room with fireplace. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a butler's pantry with loads of cabinets, expansive buffet countertop, wine fridge and powder room. The formal living room with a fireplace and dining room adds great space for entertaining. Upstairs, in the primary suite, you'll find a walk-in closet, linen closet, jacuzzi tub, large shower with two shower heads and built in bench. The other two bedrooms offer a gorgeous walk out deck to sit and enjoy the western exposure. Third floor is currently used as an office but could be transformed into a fourth bedroom if desired. The basement is approximately 1080 square feet with an unfinished area under the original part of the house as well as a deep pour basement under addition. The oversized two car garage and blue stone patio compliment the exterior of this lovely home. Newer HVAC, hot water heater, and underground sprinkler system. Please refer to the list of improvements the owners completed.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12151656 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Basement:

Full
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

2160
Unfinished Lower SqFt:

1080
Basement SqFt:

1080
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

1080
Living Area Source:

Plans

Interior

Room Type:

Office
Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Other

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2600

Location

Directions:

Sheridan to North Avenue, East to home
Location:

4564

The Property

Parcel Number:

12211110010000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

50X125
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

19546

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Sewer-Storm
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Schools

Elementary School:

Lake Bluff Elementary School
Elementary School District:

65
Middle Or Junior School:

Lake Bluff Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

65
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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$216/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/7/24 Oct 7, 2024	Sold	MRED	$1,035,000

House Sold on 10/7/2024

$1,035,000

Listing provided by broker:

Megan Jordan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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117 E North Avenue

Lake Bluff, IL 60044