542 E Prospect Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
- 7 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 4,142 sqft (on 0.31 acres)
$841,300
Last Sold: Oct 14, 2025
11% below list $949K
$203/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,205/mo*
$841,300
Last Sold: Oct 14, 2025
11% below list $949K
$203/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,205/mo*
7 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,142 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
0.31 acres
Living Area
4,142 sqft
Price/Sqft
$203/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage
About this House
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.
542 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 is a 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 4,142 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $841,300 on Oct 14, 2025 (11% below the $949,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,767,200, with a rent estimate of $6,681/month.
Home Details for 542 E Prospect Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 3 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 4142 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioExterior: BalconyFoundation: Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,No Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1955 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 12212190160000 |
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Price List Price: $949,000Price Per Sqft: $203/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Sep 08 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Lake Bluff |
School Information Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 65Jr High / Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 65High School: Lake Forest High SchoolHigh School District: 115 |
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Community Features: Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 0.31 acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12431842Attribution Contact: (847) 987-5702Activation Date: Mon Aug 25 2025 |
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LakeCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Kimberly Shortsle, (847) 987-5702
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry, (224) 558-1993
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with: Maksym Haruk, (773) 691-7614, KOMAR
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12431842

Price History for 542 E Prospect Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/14/2025 | $841,300 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431842 |
| 09/09/2025 | $949,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431842 |
| 08/25/2025 | $949,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431842 |
Market trends in Lake Bluff
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
36
1MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $23,958 |
| Assessment | $1,092,439 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 542 E Prospect Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Single-Family Home | $1,575,000 | 07/08/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,000 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $1,475,000 | 08/11/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,345 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $1,115,000 | 08/22/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,932 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $1,749,000 | 05/19/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,712 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $1,110,000 | 07/21/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,424 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $1,750,000 | 05/22/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,919 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $2,220,000 | 04/30/26 | 6 | 4.5 | 5,220 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $1,857,500 | 12/31/25 | 4 | 4 | 4,731 |
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What Locals Say about Lake Bluff
At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.
98 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say there's holiday spirit
85 % Say it's quiet
85 % Say car is needed
81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
80 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say kids play outside
76 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say there are sidewalks
61 % Say there are community events
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
58 % Say neighbors are friendly
57 % Say there's wildlife
53 % Say streets are well-lit
40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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