This enchanting, historic East Lake Bluff gem is tucked away on a rarely found half-acre lot, just 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. Idyllic wrap-around porches and balcony enjoy seasonally changing ravine views. Story book perennial gardens border the picturesque property. Grand front entrance leads you through your formal living room with original pumpkin pine floors and fireplace. Dramatic vestibule connects to formal powder room. Kitchen fit for a chef with custom cabinetry, top of the line appliances, leathered granite counter tops, a spacious breakfast area, dish closet, butler pantry and see-through fireplace (5 total) into your family room. Limestone floors grace some of the main level, hardwood on all of the 2nd level. Partially finished basemnt with spacious storage and updated powder room. Bonus room on main level, 3 car garage and a short path to town. You just don't see homes built like this anymore!
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Price cut: $126K (6/12)
$1,999,000
666 Maple Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
4beds
4,731sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
0.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$423/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
See-through fireplaceRavine viewsBonus roomPerennial gardensOriginal pumpkin pine floorsButler pantryBreakfast area
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 18 hours ago
Listing courtesy of:
Kimberly Shortsle (847)987-5702,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty,
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry 224-558-1993,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12282949

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Foyer, Other Room, Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X18
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Stone), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Stone), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X23
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X24
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X14
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X17
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 748 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34X22
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Den/Library, Kitchen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,731 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 167X125
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Parcel number: 12212000040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
- Major remodel year: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $423/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,407,741
- Annual tax amount: $30,899
- Date on market: 3/28/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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