Lake County property record for 56 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
| Square Footage | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 640 sqft (0.015 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $312,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,520.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 12-21-115-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,168 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 640 sqft (0.015 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 56 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2545 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADDITION; UNIT 56 & 14.89% INT IN COMMON ELEMENTS IN THE BLUFFS CONDOMINIUM PER DOC 4955032 , PT LOTS 3 & 4 BLOCK 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Legal Unit | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-115-009
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FIDELITY MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMP CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20217845149 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 56 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2545 |
| Document Number | 0007845149 |
| Map Reference | DOC 33760 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7845149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 01, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROPERTY TITLE, PROPER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $312.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 E CENTER AVE # 56, 56, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2545 |
| Document Number | 0007845150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7845150 |
| Name | AMERICAN FIDELITY MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 56 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2545 |
| Document Number | 0007507975 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 09, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7507975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 07, 2018 |
| Title Company | FORT DEARBORN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $405.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 56 E CTR AVENUEUNIT 56 LAKE BLUFF IL 60044, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044 |
| Document Number | 7507976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7507976 |
| Name | ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMP CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 22, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
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 | $119,079 (+18.22%) Land $12,321 Building $106,758 | $357,273 (+18.22%) Land $36,967 Building $320,306 | |
| 2024 | $7,520.00 (+21.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,193.00 (+3.6%) | $100,726 (+15.05%) Land $10,422 Building $90,304 | $302,208 (+15.05%) Land $31,269 Building $270,939 |
| 2022 | $5,978.00 | $87,551 Land $9,059 Building $78,492 | $262,680 Land $27,180 Building $235,500 |
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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