542 E Prospect Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (MLS # 12431842)

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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.

DAYS ON MARKET 63 LAST UPDATED 9/9/2025
YEAR BUILT 1955 COMMUNITY Lake Bluff
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Lake
STATUS Conditional PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Lake Forest High School
Elementary School Lake Bluff Elementary School
Jr. High School Lake Bluff Middle School
High School Lake Forest High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
AREA Lake Bluff
BASEMENT Full, Partially Finished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick
EXTERIOR Balcony
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
LOT 0.31 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot
LOT DIMENSIONS 100x124
PARKING Gravel, No Garage, On Site, Attached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Traditional
TAXES 22811
WATER Public
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