Sold
Last Sold Price
8 beds
1281 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.51 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

A grand opportunity to own a custom-built, classic East Lake Forest estate home. Set on 2.5 acres with towering trees, professional landscaping, and blue stone patios. This stately brick home features graciously sized rooms, beautiful millwork, hardwood floors, marble and granite surfaces, and an additional first floor suite. Buyer pays transfer tax $4/1000. No sign. 1 year AHS Home Warranty included.A grand opportunity to own a custom-built, classic East Lake Forest estate home. Set on 2.5 acres with towering trees, professional landscaping, and blue stone patios. This stately brick home features graciously sized rooms, beautiful millwork, hardwood floors, marble and granite surfaces, and an additional first floor suite. Buyer pays transfer tax $4/1000. No sign. 1 year AHS Home Warranty included.

    Sold By Metropolitan Realty Group, LLC

    Listing closed: 12/22/2009 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07163024

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    Median sold price

    $3,900,000

    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    89.8%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    Property Information for 1281 North Green Bay Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $55,312 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: SHIELDS
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: English
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1996
    • Lot Size: 2.51 AC / 109,335 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 Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    • Parking On Site: true
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
    • Num Of Rooms: 12
    • Bedrooms Total: 7
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 8
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8
    • Num of Baths: 7.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 11-25 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
    • Lot Size: 2.0-4.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 621X76X469X290
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Slate
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • North Coordinate: 24
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 10
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Yes
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X17
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X16
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X15
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X15
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 17X15
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 21X14
    Bedroom #7 Information
    • 7th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 7
    • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 22X16
    Bedroom #8 Information
    • 8th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 8
    • Bedroom #8 Room Dimensions: 19X17
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Dimensions: 23X19
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 26X16
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 24X17
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood

    Property History for 1281 North Green Bay Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 22, 2009

    Sold

    MRED #07163024

    $2,037,750—
    Oct 14, 2009

    Pending

    MRED #07163024

    —
    Mar 17, 2009

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #07163024

    $3,200,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/22/2009

    Sold

    MRED #07163024

    $2,037,750
    10/14/2009

    Pending

    MRED #07163024

    —
    03/17/2009

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #07163024

    $3,200,000

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

    Public Records for 1281 North Green Bay Road

    Taxable ValueLand$446,249Additions$469,830Total$916,079
    Tax Record2019$50,715 ($4,226 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths8Total Finished SqFt7,715 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,104 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,611 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt690 SqFtStories2Lot Size109,336 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996CountyLAKEAPN12292030140000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1281 North Green Bay 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: 1281 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $2,037,750
    8
    –
    109,335
    $2,037,750
    –
    6,063
    109,336
    $1,250,000
    –
    6.5
    6,898
    59,242
    –
    –
    5.5
    7,700
    60,984
    $3,495,000
    –
    6,527
    71,874
    $1,975,000
    6
    5,219
    63,597

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