Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,711 sqft
1005 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.28 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$387/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A must see! The original tea house to the historic Walden Estate. Designed by Perkins at the instruction of Mrs Cyrus McCormick, overseen by Manning the landscape architect, said to have been built for when the Emporer of Japan visited Mrs McCormick. Adapted by current owner in the late 1950's blending the archtecture of Perkins with Ike Colburn. Be transported in this beautiful ravine setting.A must see! The original tea house to the historic Walden Estate. Designed by Perkins at the instruction of Mrs Cyrus McCormick, overseen by Manning the landscape architect, said to have been built for when the Emporer of Japan visited Mrs McCormick. Adapted by current owner in the late 1950's blending the archtecture of Perkins with Ike Colburn. Be transported in this beautiful ravine setting.

Listing Agents

  1. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    marina.carney@compass.com

    P: (847) 274-5566

    M: (847) 274-5566

  2. Andy Mrowiec

    Andy Mrowiec

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    andy.mrowiec@compass.com

    P: (847) 308-2589

    M: (847) 308-2589

Sold By Coldwell Banker Residential

Listing closed: 06/24/2010 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 06779216

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Property Information for 1005 East Illinois Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $25,749 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: SHIELDS
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Natural Gas, Radiant
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 1.28 AC / 55,756 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: SHERIDAN 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
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking Details: Off Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Library
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Range
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 421X125X343X77X85
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • General Information: None
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 05-01-2008
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Other
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Other
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Marble
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X20
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Marble
  • Addtl Room 5 Window Treatments: All
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 9X8

Property History for 1005 East Illinois Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #292803124

$1,050,000—
Jun 24, 2010

Sold

MRED #06779216

$1,050,000—
May 15, 2010

Pending

MRED #06779216

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #292803124

$1,050,000
06/24/2010

Sold

MRED #06779216

$1,050,000
05/15/2010

Pending

MRED #06779216

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Public Records for 1005 East Illinois Road

Taxable ValueLand$333,300Additions$49,995Total$383,295
Tax Record2025$22,703 ($1,892 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,711 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,711 SqFtStories1Lot Size54,014 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyLAKEAPN12-34-308-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1005 East Illinois Road

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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1005 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,050,000
3
2,711
55,756
$2,875,000
5
4,823
58,370
–
–
7,504
51,836
$3,350,000
6
5,930
47,916
$3,600,000
7
11,742
165,528
$2,950,000
6
6,268
165,963

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