Lake Bluff, IL 60044 542 E Prospect Avenue

$949,000

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Presented By: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
  • MLS# 12431842
  • 08/25/2025
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  • Beds • 7
  • Full/Half Baths • 4 / 3
  • SQFT • 4,142
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

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.
Presented By: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Interior Features for 542 E Prospect Avenue

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Possible7
Total Bedrooms7

Bathrooms

Half Baths3
Total Baths7

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
BasementPartially Finished, Full
Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning
Total Fireplaces1

Other Rooms

Room TypeBedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7

General for 542 E Prospect Avenue

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Architectural StyleTraditional
Assoc Fee Paid PerNot Applicable
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityLake Bluff
Community FeaturesLake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Construction MaterialsBrick
CoolingCentral Air
CountyLake
DirectionsSheridan Road to Center Ave East to Evanston Rd South to Prospect East to number.
Elementary SchoolLake Bluff Elementary School
Elementary School District65
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces2
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
High SchoolLake Forest High School
High School District115
MLS AreaLake Bluff
Middle/Junior High SchoolLake Bluff Middle School
Middle/Junior School District65
ModificationTimestamp2025-08-26T08:32:02.260Z
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing
Property TypeResidential
Property TypeDetached Single
RoofAsphalt
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusNew
Tax Annual Amount22811
Tax Year2023
Total Rooms11
TownshipShields
Year Built1955

Exterior for 542 E Prospect Avenue

Exterior AmenitiesBalcony
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions100x124
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot
Lot Size Acres0.31
Parking FeaturesGravel, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Total Parking2
Water SourceLake Michigan, Public
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Schools

Elementary School Lake Bluff Elementary School
Middle School Lake Bluff Middle School
High School Lake Forest High School

Client Care

Price $949,000
MLS#12431842
List Date 08/25/2025
Property Type Single Family
Phone 847.485.2500
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