Lake County property record for 217 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
| Square Footage | 3,150 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,199 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $25,643.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-21-120-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 2 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,793 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,293 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 1,207 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 1,293 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 650 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 643 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,199 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 124 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 217 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2503 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF LOTS 13 & 14 & VAC 20 FT N & ADJ BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-120-005
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Nov 02, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 02, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 02, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 05, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20187523694 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005986472 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 217 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | CARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC, CARRINGTON TTL PARTNERS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007753932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7753932 |
| Name | DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 217 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2503 |
| Document Number | 0007549347 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 217 E CENTER AVE LAKE BLUFF IL 600442503, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2503 |
| Document Number | 0007549347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7549347 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 17, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 217 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2503 |
| Document Number | 0007523694 |
| Map Reference | DOC16918 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7523694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $865.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 120 E NORTH AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2134 |
| Document Number | 0007523695 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7523695 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0007523696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7523696 |
| Name | TCF NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| 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 | $414,778 (+18.22%) Land $107,779 Building $306,999 | $1,244,458 (+18.22%) Land $323,369 Building $921,089 | |
| 2024 | $25,643.00 (+25.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $20,417.00 (+3.62%) | $350,850 (+19.09%) Land $91,167 Building $259,683 | $1,052,655 (+19.09%) Land $273,528 Building $779,127 |
| 2022 | $19,704.00 | $294,620 Land $76,556 Building $218,064 | $883,948 Land $229,691 Building $654,257 |
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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