This three-bedroom, two-bath split-level home is the perfect project for investors or those looking to customize their dream home! With a spacious and open layout, this home offers endless potential to remodel and make it your own. The main level features an open living and dining room with a charming brick fireplace and a spacious kitchen awaiting your design vision. Upstairs, you'll find three large bedrooms and a full bath. The finished lower level includes a large rec room, a full bath, laundry hookups, and extra storage space. Step outside to the huge fenced yard, ideal for outdoor activities and entertaining. Located just minutes from downtown Lake Bluff, you'll enjoy easy access to shops, dining, parks, and more. Sold as-is, this property is ready for a full gut and remodel-perfect for turning your renovation dreams into reality. Don't miss this incredible opportunity in a highly desirable location!
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$352,741
505 Lincoln Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
3beds
1,910sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.28 Acres Lot
$359,500 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$5,043 Estimated rent
Home value
$359,500
$324,000 - $399,000
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Charming brick fireplaceHuge fenced yardSpacious kitchenExtra storage spaceSpacious and open layoutFinished lower levelThree large bedrooms
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Listed by:
Jane Lee 847-295-0800,
RE/MAX Top Performers,
Sitha Thach 847-912-2705,
RE/MAX Top Performers
Bought with:
Michael Bodden
Chase Real Estate LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12521739
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 275 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X11
Heating
- Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,910
- Total interior livable area: 1,910 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stair Lift, Bath Grab Bars, Main Level Entry, Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 76X164X76X164
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 12202190030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $510,285
- Annual tax amount: $10,258
- Date on market: 11/20/2025
- Listing terms: Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2026 | Sold | $352,741-10.7%$185/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521739 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2026 | Contingent | $395,000$207/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521739 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2025 | Price change | $395,000-9.4%$207/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521739 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $436,000$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521739 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Listing removed | $436,000$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267689 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2025 | Contingent | $436,000$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267689 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $436,000$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267689 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,708 +4.4% | $176,524 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $10,258 +11.3% | $170,078 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $9,213 +3.7% | $156,783 +11% |
| 2021 | $8,886 -0.9% | $141,231 -2.4% |
| 2020 | $8,963 +3.7% | $144,771 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $8,639 +4% | $142,114 +0.3% |
| 2018 | $8,306 | $141,746 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $8,306 +5.4% | $139,377 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $7,881 +13% | $132,665 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $6,973 +2.6% | $124,920 +14.6% |
| 2014 | $6,795 +5.1% | $109,014 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $6,463 -6.8% | $109,960 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $6,935 -0.2% | $121,425 -8% |
| 2010 | $6,945 +0.6% | $132,044 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $6,903 +0.1% | $144,200 -2% |
| 2008 | $6,898 +25.9% | $147,083 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $5,478 +2.5% | $143,133 |
| 2005 | $5,345 +11.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $4,796 -0.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $4,838 -6.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,152 +121.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,331 -48.4% | $93,050 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $4,515 | $88,117 |
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Neighborhood: 60044
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Middle: Lake Bluff Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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