Lake County property record for 537 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,494 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $35,333 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-219-025 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-219-025 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,494 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,994 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,994 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,123 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 537 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF;E73 N124 BLK 18 ALSO E73 N8 LT 8 VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFFHOLMES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-219-025
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1133 LAKE RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1419 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007106342 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified June 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $559,495 (+8.98%) Land $157,994 Building $401,501 | $1,678,652 (+8.98%) Land $474,029 Building $1,204,623 | |
| 2024 | $35,333.00 (+4.51%) | $513,395 (+10.65%) Land $144,976 Building $368,419 | $1,540,339 (+10.65%) Land $434,971 Building $1,105,368 |
| 2023 | $33,807.00 (+13.07%) | $463,983 (+5.97%) Land $131,023 Building $332,960 | $1,392,088 (+5.97%) Land $393,108 Building $998,980 |
| 2022 | $29,898.00 | $437,861 Land $123,647 Building $314,214 | $1,313,714 Land $370,978 Building $942,736 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 20, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 within ember reach |
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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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 303 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LAKE BLUFF serves 5,600 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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