Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,180 sqft
1220 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.45 acresLot Size
1921Year Built
$490/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fantastic estate is reminiscent of a luxury Italian villa two blocks from Lake Michigan. Situated on a 1.45-acre parcel in one of Lake Forest's most exclusive neighborhoods, surrounded by beautiful homes, winding roads, and mature trees. Serene and exquisitely renovated home showcases elegant high-end finishes and a terrific floorplan. A welcoming foyer has a checkerboard marble floor and a doorway leading to the open living/dining room concept. This voluminous room has an 11' beamed ceiling, two...Fantastic estate is reminiscent of a luxury Italian villa two blocks from Lake Michigan. Situated on a 1.45-acre parcel in one of Lake Forest's most exclusive neighborhoods, surrounded by beautiful homes, winding roads, and mature trees. Serene and exquisitely renovated home showcases elegant high-end finishes and a terrific floorplan. A welcoming foyer has a checkerboard marble floor and a doorway leading to the open living/dining room concept. This voluminous room has an 11' beamed ceiling, two custom limestone fireplaces with marble hearths and oak overmantels, 5" quarter sawn oak hardwood floors (both levels), and French doors that overlook the beautiful rear yard and terrace. A serene sunroom overlooks the South garden, with a fountain and whirlpool. To the north end of the home, a home office with wood-paneled walls overlooking the rear terrace and private yard. The designer kitchen features crisp white O'Brien Harris cabinetry, marble counters, backsplashes, a custom island with maple butcher block top and marble ends, Edgar Berebi hardware, Wolf range, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, and Shaw bar sink. The second level has four bedrooms, three renovated bathrooms, and two dressing rooms, all with treetop views of the property. The primary bedroom suite renovated in 2013. It is complete with a fireplace, Bagues sconces, custom closets/doors with Berebi hardware, and a dressing room with lovely built-in dressers, shoe drawers, and a settee. The bath has a double marble vanity, and wet room with copper tub, heated towel racks and separate shower. Top to bottom, the owner has gone to great lengths to meticulously restore this one-of-a-kind home! Truly a unique offering!

Listing Agent

  1. Flor Hasselbring

    Flor Hasselbring

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    flor.hasselbring@compass.com

    P: (847) 997-1901

    M: (847) 997-1901

Listing closed: 07/19/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11072687

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,000,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Lake Forest, IL

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Property Information for 1220 Elm Tree Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $33,463 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: Shields
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 5.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Lot Size: 1.45 AC / 63,162 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), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Side Apron, Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Lake, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Room Type: Library, Tandem Room, Heated Sun Room, Family Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Generator, Multiple Water Heaters
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Hot Tub
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.45
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 4180
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2021-06-29T17:04:51
  • Photos Count: 55
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 17X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X23
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X22
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 14X24
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X23
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 16X10
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 8X8
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 17X10
Family Room Down Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room - Down
  • Dimensions: 19X27
Theatre Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Tandem Room
  • Dimensions: 17X11
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 17X10

Property History for 1220 Elm Tree Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494149676

$2,050,000

-0.2% / yr

Jul 19, 2022

Sold

MRED #11072687

$2,050,000
Jun 11, 2022

Pending

MRED #11072687

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494149676

$2,050,000

-0.2% / yr

07/19/2022

Sold

MRED #11072687

$2,050,000
06/11/2022

Pending

MRED #11072687

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

Public Records for 1220 Elm Tree Road

Taxable ValueLand$452,212Additions$271,721Total$723,933
Tax Record2025$39,247 ($3,271 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,180 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,180 SqFtStories2Lot Size63,162 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921CountyLAKEAPN12-28-208-007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1220 Elm Tree 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

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: 1220 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,050,000
4
4,180
63,162
$23,000
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$3,950,000
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4.5
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