542 E Prospect Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (MLS # 12779642)

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PRICE $1,895,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 7
BATHS 5.5
HOME SIZE 4,142 sqft
LOT SIZE 13,504 sqft

A short 4 minute stroll from the shores of Lake Michigan, this fully renovated Lake Bluff residence pairs polished finishes with generous proportions. Just a four-minute walk to Sunrise Beach, it puts the lakefront within easy reach. Step inside and the home opens across 4,142 square feet of refreshed living space, with warm hardwood floors underfoot. The updated kitchen is a bright, inviting hub, ready for quiet mornings and lively gatherings alike. With seven bedrooms and 4 full baths and 3 half bathrooms, each updated and finished to a refined standard, the layout offers room to spread out, host overnight guests, or shape the spaces to suit your life. The finished basement adds even more flexibility, giving you a level of living space beyond the main floors. Set on a corner lot, the property offers an open, airy feel and added presence on the street, with extra room to enjoy the outdoors. Beyond your door, Lake Bluff's lakeside setting is at your fingertips. Walk to Sunrise Beach for early light on the water, or explore the trails and woodland of the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve nearby.

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 10/8/2026
YEAR BUILT 1955 COMMUNITY Lake Bluff
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Lake
STATUS Active 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 Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
LOT 0.31 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot
LOT DIMENSIONS 100x124
PARKING Gravel, No Garage, Attached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Traditional
TAXES 24943.66
WATER Public
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