542 E Prospect Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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542 E Prospect Avenue,Lake Bluff, IL 60044
$949,000
- 7 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4,142 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:kimberly shortsle
Office:jameson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:12431842
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$949,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$229.12
About this home
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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Home facts
- Year built:1955
- Listing ID #:12431842
- Added:3 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 29, 2025 at 04:44 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:7
- Total bathrooms:7
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:3
- Living area:4,142 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1955
- Building area:4,142 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.31 Acres
Schools
- High school:Lake Forest High School
- Middle school:Lake Bluff Middle School
- Elementary school:Lake Bluff Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$949,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$229.12
- Tax amount:$22,811 (2023)
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