697 Bluff Road — Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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Lake Bluff, IL 60044

697 Bluff Road

$2,995,000
4 beds · 7 baths · 6,822 sqft
Listed at $2,995,000 61 days on market $39,445/yr taxes
01About this home

Nestled in East Lake Bluff on a beautiful ravine with seasonal Lake Michigan views, this exceptional home offers the rare luxury of a private beach. A dramatic two-story foyer with a curved staircase sets the tone for timeless elegance. At the front of the home, the library features a fireplace, warm wood-paneled walls, and a coffered ceiling. The living room with fireplace flows into the dining room, where expansive windows capture ravine and lake views. A well-appointed butler's pantry includes a sink, beverage refrigerator, Viking warming drawer, and generous cabinetry. The light-filled kitchen with high-end appliances including two dishwashers is ideal for daily living and entertaining. The adjoining mudroom features an additional refrigerator, sink, and storage. The two-story family room is filled with natural light and centered around a custom limestone fireplace. Two staircases and an elevator lead to the upper level, featuring three ensuite bedrooms and a luxurious Primary Suite with spa-like bath, private office, and scenic lake views. A cozy workspace and a second-floor laundry room add convenience. The back staircase leads to a heated sunroom with a resistance pool that also functions as a spa, plus a second washer and dryer. The basement, also accessible by the elevator, includes a recreation room, wet bar, exercise room, and ample storage. A three-car heated garage with dog bath completes this extraordinary property, offering elegance, comfort and close to all Lake Bluff has to offer.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$2,995,000
List price
6,822
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
5 full / 2 half
Bathrooms
2000
Year built
1.09 ac
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$39,445
Annual taxes
Traditional
Style
61
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central AirZoned
Appliances
Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerDisposalCooktopHumidifier
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Stucco
Equipment
Central VacuumSecurity SystemIntercomCO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump PumpSprinkler-LawnGeneratorMultiple Water HeatersSecurity Cameras
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍1.2 mi🚗3 min🚶30 min
M Middle school
Lake Bluff Middle School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍0.8 mi🚗2 min🚶19 min
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Bluff, IL
📍3.9 mi🚗10 min
  • Inovasi 0.6 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 0.4 mi
  • Village Green 0.7 mi
  • Artesian Park 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
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06History

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

Mar 6, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$2,995,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Andra O'Neill
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12584903
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