Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/14/2025
Listed
$3,450,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Now ready for immediate occupancy, this stunning home in a fairy tale setting features gorgeous & private outdoor spaces, accented by stone garden walls, bluestone patios, and a spectacular diving pool with a hot tub. Within easy walking distance to everything that makes the Village of Lake Bluff so special, it's also located just minutes from Lake Forest High School, on a secluded cul de sac, only 2 homes from Lake Michigan. Custom-built in 2001, this iconic home is perfectly set on its 1.4-acre ravine property. With a walk-out finished lower level, a green house and a heated 4-car garage, it's a rare find! It has an impressive pedigree: designed & custom-built by for the current owners by noted architect / builder Rick Swanson, with the landscape & hardscape designed, built and maintained by award-winning Mariani Landscape, it combines the timeless craftsmanship of a North Shore estate with the modern technology and lower maintenance of newer construction. This 7,418 square foot home features 10-foot and vaulted ceilings on the first floor and 9-foot ceilings on the second floor. An elegant first floor bedroom suite can be a second primary suite, or a guest suite. The walkout lower level adds over 3,000 sf of living space and features a huge Rec Room opening to a private patio area overlooking a ravine., a large bar / kitchenette and fireplace, a spacious exercise room, a game area, a full bath and multiple storage rooms. Is this your lifestyle? Seize it now! NOTE: Property taxes have been successfully appealed and have been substantially reduced. Call listing agent for more specific details.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 546 Lakeland Dr
General
- Price: $3,450,000
- Taxes: $95,600 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12419465
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 221 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Workshop
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Bedroom, Dining Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Log, More than one
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Bluff
- County: Lake
- Township: Shields
- Driving Directions: East of Moffett Road, south of East Sheridan Place.
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: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: English
- Architectural Style: English
- Model: CUSTOM BUILT
- Construction: Brick, Limestone
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Limestone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Sub-Basement, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Shake
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 7,418
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 2001
Manufactured Home
- Model: CUSTOM BUILT
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.39
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 60554
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Views
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 2001
- Tax Amount: $95,600.08
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 12214020060000
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Schools
Schools serving 546 Lakeland 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 | 1.4 mi |
Lake Bluff Middle School 31 East Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 546 Lakeland Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 546 Lakeland Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$93,255
23%
$1,397,060
8%
2023
$76,078
4%
$1,287,851
19%
2022
$73,432
2%
$1,081,449
1%
2021
$71,830
4%
$1,072,122
-1%
2020
$69,263
—
$1,078,051
2%
2019
$69,263
10%
$1,058,262
8%
2018
$62,708
2%
$975,607
2%
2017
$61,675
4%
$959,299
5%
2016
$59,497
1%
$913,097
6%
2015
$59,063
-1%
$859,790
—
2014
$59,858
3%
$859,790
-8%
2013
$58,275
-3%
$934,032
-4%
2012
$60,223
—
$977,521
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- 4Total Baths
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546 Lakeland Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (MLS# 12419465) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 546 Lakeland Drive is currently listed for $3,450,000 and was received on July 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 546 Lakeland Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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.