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.
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$841,300
542 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
7beds
4,142sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.31 Acres Lot
$1,843,500 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$7,187 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,843,500
$1.53M - $2.23M
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Steps from the lakeGenerous lot
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Kimberly Shortsle (847)987-5702,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty,
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry 224-558-1993,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Maksym Haruk
KOMAR
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12431842
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 6
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X22
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,142 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 100x124
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12212190160000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $841,300-11.3%$203/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431842 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Contingent | $949,000$229/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431842 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,000$229/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431842 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,958 +5% | $396,805 +9% |
| 2023 | $22,811 +7.7% | $364,110 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $21,190 +3.6% | $329,066 +6% |
| 2021 | $20,447 +2.2% | $310,540 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $20,004 +3.7% | $309,564 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $19,286 -5% | $303,882 -8% |
| 2018 | $20,294 | $330,204 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $20,294 +2.9% | $324,685 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $19,716 +6.3% | $309,047 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $18,554 +2.7% | $291,004 +9.1% |
| 2014 | $18,066 +6.6% | $266,808 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $16,942 -6.3% | $269,123 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $18,089 -3.8% | $297,181 -11.8% |
| 2010 | $18,800 +1% | $336,756 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $18,609 +0.4% | $367,758 -2% |
| 2008 | $18,532 +4.2% | $375,111 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $17,780 +5.5% | $365,036 |
| 2005 | $16,860 +12.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $15,009 +1.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $14,819 +12.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $13,161 +10.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $11,951 +3% | $227,981 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $11,607 | $215,894 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 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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Estimated market value
$1,843,500
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Bluff
- 60044
- 542 E Prospect Ave
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