542 Prospect Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
$841,300
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 4,142 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $229 |
| Beds: | 7 |
| Baths: | 7 |
| Year Built: | 1955 |
| Property Taxes: | $22,811 |
| Days On Market: | 202 |
| Lot Size: | 0,31 |
Description
Sold "as-is" and awaiting vision, this East Lake Bluff home offer tremendous upside potential. Nestled on a generous lot steps from the lake, trails, and historic downtown, this property is ideal for a full renovation or a new build opportunity in one of the North Shore's most coveted neighborhoods. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (based on 12,400 square foot lot) is 4280 square feet with a maximum build height of 34 feet. 2023 Taxes are $22,811.28 with no exemptions.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1955 | |
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| No | |
| 0.31 |
| Lake | |
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| — / Not Applicable | |
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| 12431842 | |
| 12212190160000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Lake Bluff Elementary School |
65 | — | |
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Middle School
Lake Bluff Middle School |
65 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct, 2025 | Sold | $841,300 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Sep, 2025 | Under contract | $949,000 | MRED MLS |
| 25 Aug, 2025 | Listed for sale | $949,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms Above Ground: 7
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Total Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms Above Ground: 7
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 7
Partial Bathrooms: 3Full Bathrooms: 7
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
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Basement: —Rooms: —
Basement Description: —
Other Specifics
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| 100x124 | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,811 |
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