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Sold on 09/08/2025
Kimberly Shortsle of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
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542 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

  • $841,300

    Last sold 09/08/2025 after 14 Days

  • 7

    bed

  • 7

    bath

  • 4,142

    Sqft ($203/Sqft)

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About 542 E Prospect Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1955
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.31 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
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.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Kimberly Shortsle
Listing Office - Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12431842 • last updated 9 months ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Traditional
MLS # 12431842
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 4142
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.31
Property Tax $ 22811
Year Built 1955
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 4
# Half Baths 3
Total # of Rooms 11
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Wood Burning, Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Construction Brick
# Garage Spaces 2
Patio and Porch Patio
Exterior Features Balcony
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre, Corner Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Lake Bluff
County Lake
Elementary School Lake Bluff Elementary School
Elementary School District 65
High School Lake Forest High School
Middle School District 65
Middle School Lake Bluff Middle School
High School District 115
APN 12212190160000
Directions Sheridan Road To Center Ave East To Evanston Rd South To Prospect East To Number.
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  • Oct 2025
    Public Records
  • Oct 17, 2025 Sold
    $841,500
  • Oct 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12431842
  • Oct 15, 2025 Sold
    $841,300 (-11.3%)
  • Sep 9, 2025 Active
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  • Aug 25, 2025 Listed
    $949,000
  • 542 E Prospect Ave
    $841K
  • Village of Lake Bluff
    $975K -38% y/y
  • 60044
    $699K +3% y/y
  • Lake Bluff
    $724K +7% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
536 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,013,673 —/3 3,102 0.02
537 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,540,339 —/2 3,494 0.02
503 Maple Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $961,758 4/3 2,519 0.03
600 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,818,740 —/4 2,996 0.03
530 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $989,547 4/2 2,795 0.03
601 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,078,193 4/3 2,565 0.03
545 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $703,384 3/2 2,739 0.04
541 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 $1,079,976 4/3 3,555 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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7/10
Lake Bluff Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District
8/10
Lake Bluff Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District
10/10
Lake Forest High School
public Grades 9-12
Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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