Lake County property record for 308 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
| Square Footage | 3,347 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $689,000 (2013) |
| Tax Bill | $24,600.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-21-118-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,347 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,800 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,206 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 1,206 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 905 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 301 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 308 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 LOT 3 BLOCK 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-118-014
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROPER RATE LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 07, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20137054036 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 07, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004996254 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 308 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 05, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007447316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7447316 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 308 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 05, 2022 |
| Title Company | PROPERTY TITLE, PROPER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007792182 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7792182 |
| Name | PROPER RATE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
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 | $398,250 (+30.04%) Land $106,347 Building $291,903 | $1,194,870 (+30.04%) Land $319,073 Building $875,797 | |
| 2024 | $24,600.00 (+22.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $20,019.00 (+6.84%) | $306,245 (+5.97%) Land $81,779 Building $224,466 | $918,827 (+5.97%) Land $245,362 Building $673,465 |
| 2022 | $18,738.00 | $289,003 Land $77,174 Building $211,829 | $867,096 Land $231,545 Building $635,551 |
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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