Lake County property record for 228 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Conventional |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
| Square Footage | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 572 sqft |
| Last Sale | $1,075,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $17,223.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-21-117-020 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,630 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,102 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 926 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 602 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 228 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2504 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADDITION SUB; LOT 8 BLOCK 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADDITION SUB |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-117-020
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2608 N LAKEVIEW AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614-1803 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 03, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 03, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20268154820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006388703 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Property Address | 228 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2504 |
| Document Number | 0008154820 |
| Map Reference | DOC 33760 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 8154820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,075.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5719 MOSS CREEK CT, DALLAS, TX 75252-2382 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 228 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2504 |
| Document Number | 0008154821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Instrument | 8154821 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.37% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 01, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.3% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 10.3% |
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 | $272,724 (+8.98%) Land $106,347 Building $166,377 | $818,254 (+8.98%) Land $319,073 Building $499,181 | |
| 2024 | $17,223.00 (+23.02%) | $250,254 (+19.33%) Land $97,585 Building $152,669 | $750,837 (+19.33%) Land $292,784 Building $458,053 |
| 2023 | $14,000.00 (+3.6%) | $209,720 (+5.97%) Land $81,779 Building $127,941 | $629,223 (+5.97%) Land $245,362 Building $383,861 |
| 2022 | $13,514.00 | $197,912 Land $77,174 Building $120,738 | $593,795 Land $231,545 Building $362,250 |
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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