Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,068 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$1,350,000 Price
542 E Prospect Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Lake Bluff AreaEstimated Value: $1,144,630
7
Beds
7
Baths
4,142
Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Community Lake
- Traditional Architecture
- Balcony
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Corner Lot
- 2 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of October 2025Sold "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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 987-5702 License #475168103 Listed on: 08/25/2025
Co-Listed By
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 987-5702 License #475167724
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $22,811
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x124
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- No Garage
- Gravel Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,142 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Potential Bedrooms
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Patio
Schools
- Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Lake Bluff Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Community Lake
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 25, 2025
Closed on
Oct 1, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maksym Haruk
KOMAR
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$841,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$107,700
-11.35%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$303,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.94%
Original Mortgage
$1,011,505
Outstanding Balance
$259,056
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$885,574
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lake Bluff, IL
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Rafay Qamar
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Christine Bluthardt
Christine Bluthardt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 212-1311
45 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$689,000 Price
-
Jamie Walker
Jamie Walker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 282-0398
71 Total Sales
2 in Lake Bluff
$915K - $1.1M Price Range
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Nancy Karp
Nancy Karp
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 287-9730
80 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$910,000 Price
-
Robert Safranski
Robert Safranski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 832-5674
62 Total Sales
2 in Lake Bluff
$490K - $508K Price Range
-
Cecille Plurad
Cecille Plurad
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 761-6689
180 Total Sales
1 in Lake Bluff
$585,100 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $841,500 | None Listed On Document | ||
| -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,011,505 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 10/14/25 | Sold | $841,300 | -11.3% | $203 / Sq Ft |
| 09/08/2025 09/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/25/2025 08/25/25 | Price Changed | $949,000 | 0.0% | $229 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2025 08/25/25 | For Sale | $949,000 | -- | $229 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,958 | $396,805 | $181,306 | $215,499 |
| 2024 | $22,811 | $364,110 | $166,367 | $197,743 |
| 2023 | $21,190 | $329,066 | $150,355 | $178,711 |
| 2022 | $21,190 | $310,540 | $141,890 | $168,650 |
| 2021 | $20,447 | $307,861 | $140,666 | $167,195 |
| 2020 | $20,004 | $309,564 | $141,444 | $168,120 |
| 2019 | $19,286 | $303,882 | $138,848 | $165,034 |
| 2018 | $20,469 | $330,204 | $154,843 | $175,361 |
| 2017 | $20,294 | $324,685 | $152,255 | $172,430 |
| 2016 | $19,549 | $309,047 | $144,922 | $164,125 |
| 2015 | $19,716 | $291,004 | $136,461 | $154,543 |
| 2014 | $18,066 | $266,808 | $122,514 | $144,294 |
| 2012 | $16,942 | $269,123 | $123,577 | $145,546 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Kim Shortsle
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 987-5702
107 Total Sales
-
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(224) 558-1993
67 Total Sales
-
Maksym Haruk
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Maksym Haruk
KOMAR
(847) 737-5037
18 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12431842
APN: 12-21-219-016
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