115 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Property Records

Lake County property record for 115 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Square Footage3,943 sqft Living Area
Lot Size12,402 sqft (0.285 acres)
GarageDetached, 440 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,390,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$30,311.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-21-119-002

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Building Area3,943 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,575 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,115 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors Area1,828 sqft Upper Floors
Basement Area632 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1934
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,402 sqft (0.285 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area252 sqft Patio
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area613 sqft Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address115 E CENTER AVE
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-2501
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTHIRD ADD TO LAKE BLUFF LOTS 5 & 6 BLOCK 2
Legal SubdivisionTHIRD ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract863300

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-119-002

Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address115 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2501
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 07, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Sep 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 07, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 07, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 16, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20227895020
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateApr 07, 2022
Property Address115 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2501
Document Number0007895020
Map ReferenceDOC 35624
Instrument DateApr 05, 2022
Instrument7895020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,390.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address115 W CENTER AVE, 115, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address115 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2501

Mortgage

Document Number0007895021
DateApr 07, 2022
Instrument7895021
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2052
Interest
Rate3.25%

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address115 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2501
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFORT DEARBORN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007695275
DateSep 16, 2020
Instrument7695275
Lender
NamePROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHANTILLY, VA 20151
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionShields Township
MunicipalityLake Bluff Village
Elementary School DistrictLake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$488,691 (+30.04%) Land $164,574 Building $324,117$1,466,219 (+30.04%) Land $493,771 Building $972,448
2024$30,311.00 (+22.91%)
2023$24,662.00 (+3.61%)$375,791 (+5.97%) Land $126,553 Building $249,238$1,127,486 (+5.97%) Land $379,697 Building $747,789
2022$23,802.00$354,634 Land $119,428 Building $235,206$1,064,009 Land $358,320 Building $705,689

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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