Lake County property record for 306 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 3,784 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $28,144 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-118-013 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-118-013 |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,741 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 65 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 306 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD; LOTS 1 & 2 BLOCK 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-118-013
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MIDWEST BANK |
| Oct 01, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ASSOCIATED BANK NA |
| Jul 05, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM GREAT LAKES HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 03, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 03, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 05, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20258075114 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007022920 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 306 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007467570 |
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| Date | Mar 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7467570 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.86% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 306 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007700309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7700309 |
| Name | ASSOCIATED BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREEN BAY, WI 54301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 01, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.25% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 306 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506 |
| Document Number | 0007495801 |
| Map Reference | DOC33760 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7495801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | PROPER TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $949.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 306 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506 |
| Document Number | 0007495802 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7495802 |
| Name | GREAT LAKES HOME MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 9% |
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 | $445,651 (+30.04%) Land $165,902 Building $279,749 | $1,337,087 (+30.04%) Land $497,756 Building $839,331 | |
| 2024 | $28,144.00 (+23.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,877.00 (+3.6%) | $342,696 (+5.97%) Land $127,575 Building $215,121 | $1,028,191 (+5.97%) Land $382,763 Building $645,428 |
| 2022 | $22,083.00 | $323,402 Land $120,392 Building $203,010 | $970,303 Land $361,212 Building $609,091 |
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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