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$395,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,910 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 13 days ago
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This three-bedroom, two-bath split-level home is the perfect project for investors or those looking to customize their dream home! With a spacious and open layout, this home offers endless potential to remodel and make it your own. The main level features an open living and dining room with a charming brick fireplace and a spacious kitchen awaiting your design vision. Upstairs, you'll find three large bedrooms and a full bath. The finished lower level includes a large rec room, a full bath, laundry hookups, and extra storage space. Step outside to the huge fenced yard, ideal for outdoor activities and entertaining. Located just minutes from downtown Lake Bluff, you'll enjoy easy access to shops, dining, parks, and more. Sold as-is, this property is ready for a full gut and remodel-perfect for turning your renovation dreams into reality. Don't miss this incredible opportunity in a highly desirable location!

Full Property Details for 505 Lincoln Ave

General

  • Price: $395,000
  • Taxes: $10,258 (2023)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12521739
  • Updated: 1/3/2026
  • Added to Site: 58 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: None
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Appliances: Range, Oven
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Lake Bluff
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Shields
  • Driving Directions: 176 to Green Bay Road South to Sheridan Place East to Lincoln North to House

School Information

  • School District: 65
  • Elem School District: 65
  • Midd School District: 65
  • High School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Private School: Lake Forest High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Radiant, Radiant Floor

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,910
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 76 x 164 x 76 x 164
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1955
  • Tax Amount: $10,258.04
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 12202190030000

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Schools serving 505 Lincoln Ave

School Districts:Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
NameGradesDistance
Lake Bluff Elementary School, Lake Bluff, IL
350 West Washington Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
K-50.5 mi
Lake Bluff Middle School
31 East Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
6-80.4 mi
Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9-121.1 mi
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Price
Change
Source
12/16/2025
Price Reduced
$395,000
-9.4%
MLS
11/20/2025
Listed
$436,000
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Tax History for 505 Lincoln Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,258
11%
$170,078
8%
2023
$9,213
4%
$156,783
11%
2022
$8,886
-1%
$141,231
1%
2021
$8,963
4%
$140,013
-3%
2020
$8,639
—
$144,771
2%
2019
$8,639
2%
$142,114
—
2018
$8,456
2%
$141,746
2%
2017
$8,306
4%
$139,377
5%
2016
$7,980
1%
$132,665
6%
2015
$7,881
13%
$124,920
—
2014
$6,973
3%
$124,920
15%
2013
$6,795
5%
$109,014
-4%
2012
$6,463
—
$114,091
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