701 E Center Avenue — Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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▼ $295,000
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

701 E Center Avenue

$3,200,000
4 beds · 6 baths · 5,043 sqft
$295,000 below original 115 days on market $56,213/yr taxes
01About this home

Absolute perfection.....this rare east Lake Bluff treasure offers a singular opportunity to live one block from Lake Michigan in a spectacular, fully renovated classic 1927 home. Situated on nearly half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, this private in-town oasis, is just steps to the beach, town and train. Completely and thoughtfully renovated/expanded by LaDuke, seamlessly blending timeless craftmanship & character with modern convenience. Special attention was given to maintaining the historic details & charm of the original home, while achieving modern comfort w/newer windows, mechanicals, plumbing & electrical. The exceptional first floor layout features a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances & large center island, a spectacular family room w/fireplace & access to the delightful screened porch w/fireplace & views of the beautiful backyard. The first floor also has handsome living & dining rooms, a lovely paneled den, a well-appointed mud room opening to the heated garage plus 2 half baths. Upstairs the primary suite is truly a private sanctuary including a spacious bedroom w/lovely fireplace, window seat, handsome built-in cabinetry & access to a deck w/seasonal lake views, a luxurious bath w/heated floors, soaking tub, separate shower & generous storage, plus a private office/sitting room & 2 enormous walk-in closets (7x21 & 12x9). The second floor also features 3 large additional bedrooms, a beautiful hall bath & an ensuite one, plus a laundry room. The expanded basement boasts a deep pour recreation room, a second laundry room, a half bath, plus additional play & storage rooms. This home is as delightful outside as indoors w/lushly landscaped grounds, flagstone walkways & patio, an in-ground spa & charming covered areas. Too many improvements to list, but most notable include a new DaVinci Select Shake roof, chimney tuckpointing & second floor decks/railing rebuilt (2025). Truly perfection at every turn.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$3,200,000
List price
5,043
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 3 half
Bathrooms
1927
Year built
0.45 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$56,213
Annual taxes
Tudor
Style
115
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central AirZoned
Appliances
Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalRange Hood
Parking
Garage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Stucco
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍1.3 mi🚗3 min🚶32 min
M Middle school
Lake Bluff Middle School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶17 min
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍3.7 mi🚗10 min
  • Inovasi 0.7 mi
  • Other Door 0.7 mi
  • Maevery Public House 0.7 mi
  • Lake Bluff Brewing Company 0.7 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
  • Sunrise Park 750 ft
  • Artesian Park 0.7 mi
  • Village Green 0.7 mi
  • Mawman Park 0.9 mi
  • Blair Park 1.2 mi
  • Bluffington's Cafe 0.6 mi
  • Bluffington's 0.6 mi
  • Hansa 0.7 mi
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 10, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Compass
$3,200,000
−$295,000
Feb 16, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$3,495,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12569376
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