Lake County property record for 616 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 ba · 6,605 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,186 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $37,374 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-21-215-015 |
| Primary APN | 12-21-215-015 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,605 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,483 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,607 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,019 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,205 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 979 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,226 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,186 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 593 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 616 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE BLUFF |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60044-2606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD LOT 7 BLOCK 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIELDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 863300 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 12-21-215-015
Assessment roll updated April 29, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 E CENTER AVE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044-2606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600,522 (+30.04%) Land $81,948 Building $518,574 | $1,801,747 (+30.04%) Land $245,869 Building $1,555,878 | |
| 2024 | $37,374.00 (+22.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $30,413.00 (+3.64%) | $461,788 (+5.97%) Land $63,016 Building $398,772 | $1,385,503 (+5.97%) Land $189,067 Building $1,196,436 |
| 2022 | $29,344.00 | $435,790 Land $59,469 Building $376,321 | $1,307,501 Land $178,425 Building $1,129,076 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| 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 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 DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 81 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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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