Now ready for immediate occupancy, this stunning home in a fairy tale setting features gorgeous & private outdoor spaces, accented by stone garden walls, bluestone patios, and a spectacular diving pool with a hot tub. Within easy walking distance to everything that makes the Village of Lake Bluff so special, it's also located just minutes from Lake Forest High School, on a secluded cul de sac, only 2 homes from Lake Michigan. Custom-built in 2001, this iconic home is perfectly set on its 1.4-acre ravine property. With a walk-out finished lower level, a green house and a heated 4-car garage, it's a rare find! It has an impressive pedigree: designed & custom-built by for the current owners by noted architect / builder Rick Swanson, with the landscape & hardscape designed, built and maintained by award-winning Mariani Landscape, it combines the timeless craftsmanship of a North Shore estate with the modern technology and lower maintenance of newer construction. This 7,418 square foot home features 10-foot and vaulted ceilings on the first floor and 9-foot ceilings on the second floor. An elegant first floor bedroom suite can be a second primary suite, or a guest suite. The walkout lower level adds over 3,000 sf of living space and features a huge Rec Room opening to a private patio area overlooking a ravine., a large bar / kitchenette and fireplace, a spacious exercise room, a game area, a full bath and multiple storage rooms. Is this your lifestyle? Seize it now! NOTE: Property taxes were appealed and reduced over $20,000 for the 2025 tax bill, payable in 2026. The assessed value was reduced over $1 million -- from over $4.5M to $3,450,000.
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$3,100,000
546 Lakeland Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
5beds
7,418sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
1.39 Acres Lot
$2,974,000 Zestimate®
$418/sqft
$4,856 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,974,000
$2.83M - $3.12M
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Green houseGame areaMultiple storage roomsSpacious exercise roomStone garden wallsWalk-out finished lower levelBluestone patios
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Listed by:
Deborah Fischer 847-234-2500,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Heather Fowler
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12419465
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Other Room, Breakfast Room, Library, Bonus Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Heated Sun Room, Family Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 475 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 726 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X22
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X20
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1175 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47X25
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 546 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X21
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Pantry), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Library
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X7
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Sub-Basement,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, More than one, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 7,418 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.39 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 12214020060000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Limestone
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Details
- Builder model: CUSTOM BUILT
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $418/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,191,599
- Annual tax amount: $74,796
- Date on market: 7/14/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $3,100,000-4.6%$418/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419465 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $3,250,000$438/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419465 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Contingent | $3,250,000$438/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419465 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $3,250,000-5.8%$438/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419465 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $3,450,000-4.2%$465/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419465 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $3,600,000-4%$485/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12125574 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2024 | Price change | $3,750,000-3.2%$506/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12125574 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2024 | Price change | $3,875,000-7.2%$522/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11825263 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2023 | Price change | $4,175,000-6.7%$563/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11825263 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2023 | Price change | $4,475,000-6.8%$603/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11825263 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,800,000+644.2%$647/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11825263 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/1996 | Sold | $645,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,600 +2.5% | $1,149,885 -17.7% |
| 2023 | $93,255 +22.6% | $1,397,060 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $76,079 +3.6% | $1,287,851 +19.1% |
| 2021 | $73,432 +2.2% | $1,081,449 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $71,830 +3.7% | $1,078,051 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $69,263 +12.3% | $1,058,262 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $61,675 | $975,607 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $61,675 +4.4% | $959,299 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $59,063 -1.3% | $913,097 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $59,858 +2.7% | $859,790 -7.9% |
| 2014 | $58,275 -3.2% | $934,032 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $60,223 -6.2% | $942,135 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $64,230 -5.7% | $1,040,358 -13.7% |
| 2010 | $68,136 +1.1% | $1,205,063 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $67,387 +0.5% | $1,316,002 -2% |
| 2008 | $67,028 +31.4% | $1,342,311 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $51,002 +1.4% | $1,306,258 |
| 2005 | $50,312 +1.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $49,620 +12.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $44,251 +26.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $34,934 +134.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $14,884 +102.1% | $279,563 +107.5% |
| 2000 | $7,365 | $134,758 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60044
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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