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

Lake County property record for 134 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4.5 ba · 6,038 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.327 acres (14,248 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$2,242,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$36,957 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Line of Credit
Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-21-116-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-21-116-009

Interior

Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area6,038 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,793 sqft
1st Floor Area2,254 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,756 sqft
Basement Area2,254 sqft
Finished Basement2,028 sqft
Unfinished Basement226 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area14,248 sqft (0.327 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area529 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area510 sqft
Patio Area242 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address134 E CENTER AVE
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-2502
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionVILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD LOT 4 & LOT 5 BLOCK 43
Legal SubdivisionVILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD
Legal Block43
Legal Lot Number4,5
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2029
Census Tract863300

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-116-009

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 13, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
OLD NATIONAL BANK
Feb 12, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 15, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROPER RATE LLC
Jan 06, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Dec 27, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 12, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 12, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20268151528
Prior Transfer DateJul 17, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0008046429
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 06, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502

Mortgage

Document Number0007949378
DateDec 13, 2022
Instrument7949378
Lender
NameOLD NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressEVANSVILLE, IN 47708
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 24, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateFeb 12, 2026
Property Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502
Document Number0008151528
Map ReferenceDOC 33760
Instrument DateNov 19, 2025
Instrument8151528
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 06, 2026
Title CompanyPROPERTY TITLE, PROPER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,242.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502

Mortgage

Document Number0008151529
DateFeb 12, 2026
Instrument8151529
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJan 01, 2056
Interest
Rate6.62%

September 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateSep 15, 2021
Property Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502
Document Number0007826350
Map ReferenceDOC 33760
Instrument DateAug 13, 2021
Instrument7826350
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,725.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502

Mortgage

Document Number0007826351
DateSep 15, 2021
Instrument7826351
Lender
NamePROPER RATE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3%

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Property Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007734699
DateJan 06, 2021
Instrument7734699
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateDec 27, 2019
Property Address134 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502
Document Number0007619662
Instrument DateDec 11, 2019
Instrument7619662
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address134 E CENTER AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600442502, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2502

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$593,933 (+8.98%) Land $172,154 Building $421,779$1,781,978 (+8.98%) Land $516,514 Building $1,265,464
2024$36,957.00 (+22.92%)$544,996 (+19.33%) Land $157,970 Building $387,026$1,635,151 (+19.33%) Land $473,957 Building $1,161,194
2023$30,065.00 (+3.61%)$456,721 (+5.97%) Land $132,383 Building $324,338$1,370,300 (+5.97%) Land $397,189 Building $973,111
2022$29,017.00$431,007 Land $124,930 Building $306,077$1,293,150 Land $374,827 Building $918,323

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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