542 East Prospect, Lake Bluff IL 60044
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.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $949,000
- Property Taxes $22,811
- Square Feet 4142
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $229.12
- Year Built 1955
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 11
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 21X16
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 14X10
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 13X9
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 12X11
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Living Room
- Room Size 23X22
- Floor Level Main Level
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Family Room
- Room Size 21X16
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 12X9
- Floor Level Main Level
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Kitchen
- Room Size 18X12
- Floor Level Main Level
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Basement
- Basement Description Partially Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name 5th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 13X10
- Additional Room Level 2nd Level
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name 6th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 13X11
- Additional Room Level 2nd Level
Interior Features
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Forced Air
- Air Conditioning Central Air
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 2
- Type of Fireplace Wood Burning
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 61-70 Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
- Foundation Concrete
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
- Garage Features None/NA
Location
- County Lake
- Township Shields
- Corporate Limits Lake Bluff
- Directions to Property Sheridan Road To Center Ave East To Evanston Rd South To Prospect East To Number.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 65
- School Name Lake Bluff Elementary Sch
- Junior High District 65
- School Name Lake Bluff Middle School
- High School District: 115
- School Name Lake Forest High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 22811
- Tax Year 2023
- Parcel Identification Number 12212190160000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 100x124
- Acreage 0.31
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty | Phone: 312.751.0300
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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