117 E Washington Avenue — Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Active Under Contract
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

117 E Washington Avenue

$475,000
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,136 sqft
Listed at $475,000 68 days on market $6,352/yr taxes
01About this home

Incredible opportunity to make this east Lake Bluff gem your own! This lovely stucco ranch blends classic charm with cozy comfort in a fabulous location! Built in 1927, this home radiates character with its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, arched openings, beautiful details, and inviting curb appeal. Inside, hardwood floors, a lovely fireplace, and sunlit living and dining rooms create a welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen offers space for casual dining, while the full basement provides additional room for storage, hobbies, or future expansion. Set on a 50x125 lot with an attached one-car garage, this home is an excellent condo alternative or a wonderful opportunity for those looking to downsize without sacrificing charm or location. Just minutes from Lake Bluff's vibrant downtown, train, parks, schools and lakefront, it's perfectly situated in one of the North Shore's most beloved communities. Being sold As Is.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$475,000
List price
1,136
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
1 full
Bathrooms
1927
Year built
0.14 ac
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$6,352
Annual taxes
Mediterranean
Style
68
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Parking
AsphaltAttachedGarage
Construction
Stucco
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶17 min
M Middle school
Lake Bluff Middle School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍0.4 mi🚗1 min🚶10 min
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍3.6 mi🚗9 min
  • Maevery Public House 650 ft
  • Lake Bluff Brewing Company 700 ft
  • Inovasi 700 ft
  • Other Door 750 ft
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
  • Village Green 900 ft
  • Artesian Park 0.3 mi
  • Mawman Park 0.4 mi
  • Blair Park 0.6 mi
  • Sunrise Park 0.8 mi
  • Hansa 600 ft
  • Bluffington's Cafe 700 ft
  • Bluffington's 700 ft
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

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

Feb 19, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$475,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Ann Lyon · 847-828-9991
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12573106
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