135 Bluff Ave, Grayslake, IL 60030
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OFF MARKET

135 Bluff Ave
Grayslake, IL 60030

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,452 sqft

$365,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,726/mo*
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$365,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,726/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,452 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,452 sqft
Price/Sqft
$252
Parking
1 Car Garage
HOA
None

Description

Perfect LAKEFRONT RANCH home in the perfect location! Adorable single family home located on the water! Beautiful updates throughout in the last 10 yrs including an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and lighting; updated full bathroom; rebuilt upper deck (2022), new flooring and paint on the lower level (2022), and an added retaining wall. Enjoy the tranquil view of Grayslake with deck access from both bedrooms and a spacious lower level that opens up to the backyard. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has so much to offer! Welcome home!
135 Bluff Ave, Grayslake, IL 60030 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,452 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $299,000 on Feb 8, 2024 (3% above the $289,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $365,200, with a rent estimate of $2,225/month.

Home Details for 135 Bluff Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Storage, Utility Room Lower Level
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1452 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas Starter, Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
Has a ViewView: Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Lake FrontOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Includes Irrigation Water Rights

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Renovated: 2011
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06342010060000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $289,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Dec 29 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Grayslake
School Information
Elementary School District: 46Jr High / Middle School District: 46High School: Grayslake Central High SchoolHigh School District: 127

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Hering Homes Team

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1662 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Lake, Water Rights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8498.556 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11950960Water ViewWater View: WaterActivation Date: Tue Dec 26 2023

Additional Information

LakeWater RightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Nannette Porter, CSC, (847) 651-6671
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sheena Franklin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Jamie Hering, CSC, (847) 345-2668, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11950960

Price History for 135 Bluff Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/08/2024$299,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11950960
01/29/2024$289,900PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11950960
01/01/2024$289,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11950960
12/26/2023$289,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11950960
11/20/2020$220,500Sold
N/A
05/29/2020$220,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10692747
04/23/2020$219,900PendingAgent Provided
04/18/2020$219,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/29/2012$187,000Sold
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11/18/2011$200,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/09/2011$200,100PriceChange
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08/28/2011$200,000PriceChange
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08/06/2011$219,599PriceChange
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07/27/2011$219,699PriceChange
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07/16/2011$219,700PriceChange
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07/08/2011$219,800PriceChange
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07/02/2011$219,900PriceChange
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02/26/2011$229,900PriceChange
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02/13/2011$234,900PriceChange
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01/16/2011$240,000PriceChange
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01/13/2011$249,450PriceChange
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12/29/2010$249,550PriceChange
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11/12/2010$249,900PriceChange
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10/08/2010$250,000PriceChange
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09/09/2010$259,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/01/2010$269,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/17/2010$180,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/09/2010$163,000Sold
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Market trends in Grayslake

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$363K
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
Price per sq ft
$206
Available listings
65
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$6,400
Assessment$207,047
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 135 Bluff Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
367 N Lake St, Grayslake, IL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$291,800
05/22/26
2
1
894
73 Harvey Ave, Grayslake, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$316,000
12/29/25
2
1.5
1,167
137 School St, Grayslake, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,516
344 S Lake St, Grayslake, IL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$315,000
09/16/25
2
2
1,485
230 Burton St, Grayslake, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$325,000
11/07/25
3
2
1,584
349 S Lake St, Grayslake, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$339,900
03/31/26
2
1.5
1,102
349 Brittain Ave, Grayslake, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$300,000
11/19/25
2
2
1,283
346 Mitchell Dr, Grayslake, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$315,000
05/01/26
3
1
1,150

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What Locals Say about Grayslake

At least 190 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say there are community events

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    "I like the Grayslake Days, we live right next to the park. They do Farmers Markets every week but also do wine fests and craft beer and bourbon fests "
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    "Half of the events they do bring all my friends together where we can eat or watch anything and still have a great time."
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    "Downtown is a close walk with great restaurants, coffee and shopping. Public swimming pool is great in the summer. Many paved walking trails. Parks and open space are wonderful."
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  • Cody F.
    "Beer fest in the summer is super cool. It's a fun community event that brings folks into the city from the surrounding areas"
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    "Prairie Crossing is a serene and beautiful neighborhood tucked in the northern suburbs of Chicago. It’s a beautiful, spacious, and friendly community. "
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    "Watch your kids and be respectful of others. Pick up after your animals as well. Grayslake is a great place from what I’ve seen so far. "
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  • Dana D.
    "I live right near the train station so it’s pretty easy to take that transportation, some places are easy to walk to, but I mostly drive my own vehicle."
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    "Many dog owners in the neighborhood. The only downfall is there is not a dog run area in the subdivision "
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  • Rdawes
    "This is a wonderful area for families with children. The schools are top class and we have enjoyed the area for more than 10 years. "
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  • Kristin C. E.
    "Public Transportation is available to head downtown... takes about 1 hour to drive and a little longer on the train "
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  • Brian J.
    "Farmers market is held once a week and many community events throughout the year make Grayslake a great community to live in. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to move to northern Illinois."
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  • Brian J.
    "Utilize my own vehicle to commute to work which is about 20 minutes away. There are 2 stations for public transport to get to Chicago and anywhere south "
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  • Pedurley.2005
    "Everyone is so friendly and it is a great place if you want to raise a family. Grayslake has many family social events making it feel very safe and fun"
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  • Michellecunney921
    "I don’t know. It’s beautiful, has an INSANELY INCREDIBLE PARK, great location, amazing homes, near Forest preserves, wonderful location"
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  • Ashley N.
    "Lots of people with dogs, a near by doggy day care and grooming. We see dogs out for walks all the time. Local dog walkers available too."
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  • Michellecunney921
    "Not bad. I am a freelance personal fashion stylist and my clients like to go mainly to neiman marcus, Nordstrom’s and saks 5th ave so any commute it at least 20 minutes maybe more but it’s not inconvenient."
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  • Jason S.
    " Short Sale--so forget it. Takes forever & then fails. But turned on the MLS Search for Attached homes. "
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  • Isabella B.
    "Great, but one downside is if you go to Gurnee school you have most likely not as many friends as you would like"
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    "There are a lot of dogs in the area area. People out walking them all the time . Near dog parks as Savannah’s to walk them "
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  • Curtis S.
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  • Jkerr68
    "Lots of paths and walkways for you and your dogs. Very dog friendly. Lots of waste containers. Bag dispensers."
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  • Angeld0474
    "There is a large coyote population in our neighborhood, due to the open areas of the old fairgrounds. "
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  • Pbabs1972
    "There are a lot of other dogs around and plenty of grassy areas to play. It’s a safe area. We also have access to a lake. "
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    "People are always walking their dogs and keep them under control. I think it’s a safe and dog friendly area."
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    "The taxes are very high! Good schools. A lot of kid friendly restaurant’s, and parks for kids to play at."
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  • James B
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 3 years and everyone is very friendly. The town has lots of fun activities "
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  • Richardhfoxiii
    "Farmers market. Local businesses coordinating events. Great food, drink, parks and scenery. Especially during the fall. The community here sets a high standard that has been a complete joy to be a part of. Sized perfectly so it’s never overwhelming"
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  • Lhurmis
    "There are plenty of kids, as well as parks in the area. People are very friendly. There is drug use in the area, that I don’t like."
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  • Direndia S.
    "It has small town charm with a Big town personality. A community that comes together when times are tough."
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    "There are sidewalks to walk your dog safely. A nice park is right down the road. Neighbors are responsible pet owners. "
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    "I’m so close to work that I sometimes walk when the weather is nice. I work about one mile away from my apartment. The only delay on my commute is when there is a freight train passing through."
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    "We raised our children here - 19 years. Great community with a growing number of restaurants and services. But our favorite amenity is the bike trail system — with the tunnels under Hwys 45 and 21, you can ride more miles than your seat can last. "
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information