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$3,450,000

For Sale - Active
546 Lakeland Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
5 Beds
8 Baths
7,418 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2001
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 22 hours ago
Updated: Jul 20, 2025 at 05:24AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$18,290
Cap Rate
-0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-27.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.12
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-22.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2001
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

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!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Circular Driveway, Heated Garage, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 7
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 8.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 16
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Material: Shake
  • Pool: Yes

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1221402006
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: English
  • Year Built: 2001

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $95,600

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

Location

  • County: Lake

Listing Details


Listed by:
Deborah Fischer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 309-9119

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12419465
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$18,290
Cap Rate
-0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-27.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.12
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-22.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$3,450,000
Amount financed:
-$2,760,000
Down payment:
$690,000
Closing costs:
$103,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$793,500
Square feet:
7,418
Cost per square foot:
$465
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.17

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,760,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$16,326
Property tax:
$7,967
Insurance:
$609
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$24,902

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$8,700 $104,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$522 -$6,264
Operating income:
$8,178 $98,136

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (92%)
92%-$7,967-$95,600
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$609-$7,308
Property management: (8%)
8%-$696-$8,352
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$435-$5,220
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$435-$5,220
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (117%)
117%-$10,142-$121,700

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
-$1,964 -$23,568
Mortgage payments:
-$16,326 -$195,912
Cash flow:
$18,290 $219,480