250 Butler Drive — Lake Forest, IL 60045
Active Under Contract
Lake Forest, IL 60045

250 Butler Drive

$1,590,000
0 beds · 0 baths
Listed at $1,590,000 17 days on market $18,139/yr taxes
01About this home

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

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,590,000
List price
Square feet
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Year built
2.12 ac
Lot size
Garage spaces
$18,139
Annual taxes
Land
Style
17
Days on market
04Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Cherokee Elementary School
Lake Forest, IL
📍0.8 mi🚗2 min🚶20 min
M Middle school
Deer Path Middle School
Lake Forest, IL
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
📍1.6 mi🚗4 min🚶39 min
  • Chiefs Bar and Grill 1.0 mi
  • Egg Harbor Cafe 1.0 mi
  • The English Room 1.0 mi
  • White Hart Pub 1.0 mi
  • The Bar 1.0 mi
  • Francesca's Intimo 1.0 mi
  • BP Shop 1.0 mi
  • The Fresh Market 1.4 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 1.4 mi
  • Waveland Park 0.4 mi
  • South Park 0.6 mi
  • Deerpath Community Park 0.8 mi
  • Veterans Park 1.0 mi
  • Wesylik Field 1.2 mi
  • Northcroft Park 1.3 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.1 mi
  • Starbucks 1.2 mi
  • Hometown Coffee & Juice 1.3 mi
  • Cyber Cafe 1.3 mi
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05History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 1, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
$1,590,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty · Elizabeth Jakaitis
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12634458
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