This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
$130,000
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
Property Description
Beautiful mature wooded rare 1 acre lot. Build your dream house on a private dead end road in Arden Shores Estates in Lake Bluff. East of Green Bay Road. Can provide soil tests and proposed site development for serious inquiries only. Ideally located just minutes from top rated schools, shopping, dining, parks, trails, and the Metra. Come see these lots!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 188 Melvin Dr
General
- Sold For: $130,000
- Taxes: $305 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12159489
- Added to Site: 726 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Location
- Area: Lake Bluff
- County: Lake
- Subdivision: Arden Shores Estates
- Driving Directions: Green Bay Rd/Buckley Rd, S on Green Bay Rd, L on N Forest View Dr, R on W Kohl Ave, L on Douglas Terrace, L on Melvin Dr.
School Information
- School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Private School: Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Onsite: Electricity Nearby, Natural Gas Nearby, Water Nearby
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 1
- Current Bldg. Use: Single Family
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 289 x 132 x 289 x 132
- Frontage: City Street, Public Road
- Frontage Feet: 289
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $305.54
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12172090040000
Listed and Sold by RE/MAX Top Performers
Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 188 Melvin Dr
School Districts:Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lake Bluff Elementary School, Lake Bluff, IL 350 West Washington Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Lake Bluff Middle School 31 East Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 188 Melvin Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/17/2026
Sold
$130,000
-34.67%
MLS
9/09/2024
Listed
$199,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
188 Melvin Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (MLS# 12159489) is a Lots/Land property that was sold at $130,000 on August 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 188 Melvin Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Lake Bluff? You can browse all Lake Bluff real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

