Lake County property record for 126 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
| Square Footage | 4,069 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,374 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $22,004.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-21-116-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,069 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,667 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,609 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 1,449 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 1,609 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,011 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 598 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,374 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 125 ft x 75 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft Patio |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 459 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Sewage | Storm Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 126 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2502 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD LOT 1 & W1/2 LOT 2 BLOCK 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-116-006
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 4 BOULEVARD, NEWINGTON, CT 06111-3604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| May 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TCF NAT'L BK |
| May 26, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20207658843 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008092484 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 126 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007766739 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7766739 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 126 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502 |
| Document Number | 0007658845 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 E CENTER AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600442502, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502 |
| Document Number | 0007658845 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7658845 |
| Name | TCF NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 126 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502 |
| Document Number | 0007658843 |
| Map Reference | DOC 33760 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7658843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $810.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 126 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502 |
| Document Number | 0007658844 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7658844 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Number | 0007658845 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7658845 |
| Name | TCF NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Shields Township |
| Municipality | Lake Bluff Village |
| Elementary School District | Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357,152 (+23.77%) Land $127,778 Building $229,374 | $1,071,563 (+23.77%) Land $383,372 Building $688,191 | |
| 2024 | $22,004.00 (+16.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,839.00 (-10.31%) | $288,565 (+5.97%) Land $98,258 Building $190,307 | $865,781 (+5.97%) Land $294,803 Building $570,978 |
| 2022 | $21,005.00 | $272,318 Land $92,726 Building $179,592 | $817,036 Land $278,206 Building $538,830 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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