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Last Sold Price
6 beds4,962 sqft
1286 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.12 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$262/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Situated on a private lane in a premier East Lake Forest location, this home is cited on a 1+ acre professionally landscaped setting with an easy walk to beach, train,dining, shopping and steps to Sheridan School, park and the High School. Masterfully renovated by Lynch this home features an open concept floor plan perfect for entertaining and family living. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen opens to large breakfast room area overlooking private park-like rear yard and brick paver patio. Four fireplaces...Situated on a private lane in a premier East Lake Forest location, this home is cited on a 1+ acre professionally landscaped setting with an easy walk to beach, train,dining, shopping and steps to Sheridan School, park and the High School. Masterfully renovated by Lynch this home features an open concept floor plan perfect for entertaining and family living. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen opens to large breakfast room area overlooking private park-like rear yard and brick paver patio. Four fireplaces grace the living room, family room, kitchen and private office. There is over 6,000 feet of quality finished space including a new basement with Rec/media area, large bar, bedroom, exercise room and full bath. The fully renovated master suite includes a large balcony overlooking the rear yard, and twin walk in closets. Freshly painted interior in June 2019 plus two redone hall baths. Recent improvements include copper gutters,outdoor lighting,paver driveway and sprinkler system. Easy to show.

Listing Agents

  1. Scott Lackie

    Scott Lackie

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

  2. Elizabeth Wieneke

    Elizabeth Wieneke

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Sold By Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Listing closed: 07/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10712084

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,550,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Lake Forest, IL

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Property Information for 1286 North Sheridan Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $27,527 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Subdivision: East Lake Forest
  • Township: Shields
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 1.12 AC / 48,787 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: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Exercise Room, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 4.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven/Built-In
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Air Purifier
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 4962
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 6893
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4962
  • Main Sq Ft: 2690
  • Upper Sq Ft: 2272
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 174X278X174X277
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Brick,Circular
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 25
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1931.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 216
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2020-05-12T18:10:56
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 38
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
Green Features
  • Green Building Verification Type: Other
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Size: 17X20
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 12X15
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 13X13
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 20X14
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 16X15
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Size: 18X24
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Size: 27X14
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: Blinds
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Size: 10X10
  • Laundry Window Treatments: Blinds
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 18X22
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 16X14
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 41X26
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 14X7
  • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 14X12
  • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 12X13
  • Addtl Room 5 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 17X18
  • Addtl Room 6 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #7 Information
  • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 7 Size: 17X12
  • Addtl Room 7 Window Treatments: None
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Bar or Entertainment Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment

Property History for 1286 North Sheridan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2020

Sold

MRED #10712084

$1,300,000
Jul 16, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674377879

$1,300,000

-3.0% / yr

Jun 23, 2020

Pending

MRED #10712084

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2020

Sold

MRED #10712084

$1,300,000
07/16/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674377879

$1,300,000

-3.0% / yr

06/23/2020

Pending

MRED #10712084

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

Public Records for 1286 North Sheridan Road

Taxable ValueLand$319,477Additions$230,479Total$549,956
Tax Record2025$29,700 ($2,475 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,892 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,892 SqFtStories2Lot Size48,787 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyLAKEAPN12-28-204-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1286 North Sheridan 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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This home: 1286 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,300,000
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48,787
$2,500,000
6
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36,403
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