Lake County property record for 516 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,728 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.299 acres (13,003 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $912,000 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $29,904 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-214-023 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-214-023 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,709 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,019 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,641 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,003 sqft (0.299 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 484 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 516 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD: LOTS 4 & 5 AND PT LOT 6 DA FS, COM AT NWCOR SD LOT 6, E ALG N LN 7.25, S125 TO SLN SD LOT 9 E OF SWCOR, W 9, N ALG WLN SD LOT TO POB IN BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-214-023
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 08, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 08, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20014774643 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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 | $482,251 (+30.04%) Land $191,621 Building $290,630 | $1,446,897 (+30.04%) Land $574,920 Building $871,977 | |
| 2024 | $29,904.00 (+22.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $24,342.00 (+3.66%) | $370,839 (+5.97%) Land $147,352 Building $223,487 | $1,112,628 (+5.97%) Land $442,100 Building $670,528 |
| 2022 | $23,483.00 | $349,961 Land $139,056 Building $210,905 | $1,049,988 Land $417,210 Building $632,778 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (17097C), updated February 20, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170978633002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1983, tidal / storm surge |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 303 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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