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697 Bluff Road Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Local Information

Residential

Built in 2000

Lot size not available

$-- HOA

$--/sqft

Description

Nestled in East Lake Bluff on a beautiful ravine with seasonal Lake Michigan views, this exceptional home offers the rare luxury of a private beach. A dramatic two-story foyer with a curved staircase sets the tone for timeless elegance. At the front of the home, the library features a fireplace, warm wood-paneled walls, and a coffered ceiling. The living room with fireplace flows into the dining room, where expansive windows capture ravine and lake views. A well-appointed butler's pantry includes a sink, beverage refrigerator, Viking warming drawer, and generous cabinetry. The light-filled kitchen with high-end appliances including two dishwashers is ideal for daily living and entertaining. The adjoining mudroom features an additional refrigerator, sink, and storage. The two-story family room is filled with natural light and centered around a custom limestone fireplace. Two staircases and an elevator lead to the upper level, featuring three ensuite bedrooms and a luxurious Primary Suite with spa-like bath, private office, and scenic lake views. A cozy workspace and a second-floor laundry room add convenience. The back staircase leads to a heated sunroom with a resistance pool that also functions as a spa, plus a second washer and dryer. The basement, also accessible by the elevator, includes a recreation room, wet bar, exercise room, and ample storage. A three-car heated garage with dog bath completes this extraordinary property, offering elegance, comfort and close to all Lake Bluff has to offer.

Home Highlights

  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement: Partial
  • Parking: Asphalt
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener
  • Parking: Heated Garage
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking: Garage Owned
  • Parking: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry: Upper Level
  • Laundry: Sink
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Water: Public
  • Exterior: Stucco

Room 1 — Office
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 16X9
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 2 — Recreation Room
  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 36X19
  • Flooring: Carpet
Room 3 — Breakfast Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 23X11
  • Flooring: Travertine
Room 4 — Heated Sun Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 22X16
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room 5 — Exercise Room
  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 20X18
  • Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 — Library
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15X14
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 — Foyer
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 17X14
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 — Mud Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 17X9
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room 9 — Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 22X19
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 10 — Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 21X13
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 11 — Bedroom 4
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 18X15
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 12 — Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 19X15
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 13 — Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 21X18
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 14 — Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 23X12
  • Flooring: Travertine
  • Features: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Walk-in
Room 15 — Laundry
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 14X7
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room 16 — Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 19X16
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 17 — Master Bedroom
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 18X16
  • Flooring: Hardwood

  • Construction Material: Stucco
  • Patio Features: Patio
  • Foundation Features: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Size: 150x135x105x160x113x93x77x141x37x122x117

Property Type
  • Residential
Ownership Type
  • Fee Simple
Structure Type
  • 2 Stories
Style Features
  • Traditional
Total Square Footage
  • 6,822 sqft
Year Built
  • 2000
Lot Size
  • 150x135x105x160x113x93x77x141x37x122x117
Tax Year
  • 2024
Tax Amount
  • $38,270.01
HOA Fee
  • $0.00
HOA Frequency
  • Not Applicable
Listing Status
  • Active
Listing Contract Date
  • March 6, 2026
Heating Features
  • Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Features
  • Central Air, Zoned
Sewer Features
  • Public Sewer
Water Source
  • Lake Michigan, Public
Basement Features
  • Partially Finished, Partial
Parking Type
  • Garage
Parking Spaces
  • 3

Association Fee
  • $0.00
Association Frequency
  • Not Applicable
Association Includes
  • None
Water Source
  • Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer Features
  • Public Sewer
County
  • Lake
Community Type
  • Residential
Lot Size
  • 150x135x105x160x113x93x77x141x37x122x117

Original Listing Price
  • $2,995,000.00
Current Listing Price
  • $2,995,000.00
Listing Status
  • Active
Listing Contract Date
  • March 6, 2026
Tax Year
  • 2024
Tax Amount
  • $38,270.01
Ownership Type
  • Fee Simple
Property PIN
  • 12212030140000
MLS ID
  • 12584903
Listing Office MLS ID
  • 32521

Price History for 697 Bluff Road Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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