Sold
Last Sold Price
92,347 Lot Size2.12 Acres
250 Butler Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
LandProperty Type
2.12 acresLot Size

Description

Rare 2.12-acre vacant lot in sought-after East Lake Forest, ideally positioned at the end of a private cul-de-sac with a western-facing backyard for stunning sunset views. This cleared, buildable homesite offers an exceptional opportunity to construct a custom luxury home in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods. Based on lot size, a residence of up to approximately 9,186 square feet is permitted. Prime Lake Forest location just blocks from Lake Forest Country Day School and minutes to...Rare 2.12-acre vacant lot in sought-after East Lake Forest, ideally positioned at the end of a private cul-de-sac with a western-facing backyard for stunning sunset views. This cleared, buildable homesite offers an exceptional opportunity to construct a custom luxury home in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods. Based on lot size, a residence of up to approximately 9,186 square feet is permitted. Prime Lake Forest location just blocks from Lake Forest Country Day School and minutes to downtown Lake Forest, Metra, shopping, and dining. No builder affiliation-bring your own builder and architect to create your vision. Approved architectural plans are available for a 9,100 square foot residence, including a pool, pool cabana, and landscape design see under Additional information. Please do not walk the property without an appointment
Listing closed: 06/17/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12634458

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Property Information for 250 Butler Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,139 / year
  • MLS Type: Land
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: Shields
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0.0
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 2.12 AC
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School District: 115
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Length: 111
  • Frontage Type: City Street
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • Backup Package: No
Utilities / Equipment
  • Water: Municipal Water
  • Utilities: Electric to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Property/Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 92437SQFT
  • Buildings on Land: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-04-30T19:31:31
  • Photos Count: 13
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Miscellaneous
  • Land Description: Cleared
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No

Property History for 250 Butler Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943593670

$1,500,000

+10.2% / yr

Dec 18, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524449284

$1,175,000

+19.0% / yr

Nov 2, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #634918263

$482,125
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943593670

$1,500,000

+10.2% / yr

12/18/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524449284

$1,175,000

+19.0% / yr

11/02/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #634918263

$482,125

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 250 Butler Drive

Taxable ValueLand$314,595Additions-Total$314,595
Tax Record2025$18,139 ($1,512 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt5,875 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,394 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt481 SqFtStories2Lot Size92,347 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1960Year Renovated1960CountyLAKEAPN16-04-102-024

Schools near 250 Butler Drive

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cherokee Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Deer Path Middle School East
Public5 to 6

Deer Path Middle School West
Public7 to 8

Lake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 250 Butler Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,500,000
92,347
$2,017,500
5
5,651
72,309
$1,840,000
5
4,383
48,787
5
5,806
181,645
$1,035,000
7
7,612
62,726
3
3.5
2,968
60,984

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