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

Lake County property record for 324 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1943
Square Footage2,256 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,251 sqft (0.144 acres)
GarageDetached, 336 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$885,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$8,603.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-21-118-019

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area2,256 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,313 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,410 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors846 sqft Upper Floors
Basement Area1,057 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,251 sqft (0.144 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area336 sqft Garage
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area276 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address324 E CENTER AVE
CityLAKE BLUFF
StateIL
Zip60044-2506
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionVILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD LOT 8 BLOCK 37
Legal SubdivisionVILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD
Legal Block37
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Minor Civil DivisionSHIELDS
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2027
Census Tract863300

Owner

Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-118-019

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address324 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 13, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 24, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 04, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20258095161
Last Transfer DateFeb 06, 2026
Transfer Doc0008151584
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateFeb 13, 2026
Property Address324 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506
Document Number0008151584
Map ReferenceDOC 33760
Instrument DateFeb 06, 2026
Instrument8151584
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 06, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address324 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address324 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506

Mortgage

Document Number0008151585
DateFeb 13, 2026
Instrument8151585
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.99%

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateMar 24, 2017
Property Address324 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2506
Document Number0007381820
Instrument DateMar 11, 2017
Instrument7381820
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address742 W HICKORY ST HINSDALE IL 605213038, HINSDALE, IL 60521-3038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified July 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$272,474 (+8.98%) Land $106,347 Building $166,127$817,504 (+8.98%) Land $319,073 Building $498,431
2024$8,603.00 (-38.49%)$250,024 (+19.33%) Land $97,585 Building $152,439$750,147 (+19.33%) Land $292,784 Building $457,363
2023$13,987.00 (-2.38%)$209,527 (+5.97%) Land $81,779 Building $127,748$628,644 (+5.97%) Land $245,362 Building $383,282
2022$14,328.00$197,729 Land $77,174 Building $120,555$593,246 Land $231,545 Building $361,701

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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