1800 Telegraph Rd

1,800 Sq. Ft.
$553 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$553
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The possibilities are endless with this 3.25 acre property, down a winding drive you arrive at a storybook stone cottage, originally built in the early 1930s by Bannockburn's founder William Aitken who was an architect and builder credited with bringing modern real estate development to the Village. This cottage has been lovingly restored to it's original charm over the last several years with new windows, refinished original hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths and restored sun room and greenhouse....The possibilities are endless with this 3.25 acre property, down a winding drive you arrive at a storybook stone cottage, originally built in the early 1930s by Bannockburn's founder William Aitken who was an architect and builder credited with bringing modern real estate development to the Village. This cottage has been lovingly restored to it's original charm over the last several years with new windows, refinished original hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths and restored sun room and greenhouse. The property also includes a 2 car garage with attached coach house - which has a charming, cozy bonus room with bar, a kitchen, full bath, and bedroom upstairs. Located in the desirable Bannockburn School District, this beautiful property is surrounded by a variety of specimen trees, mature perennial plantings, and a flagstone-lined 0.15 acre pond - all of which date back to the original Aitken Estate. This peaceful property offers space and quiet which are hard to find in the suburbs, yet just minutes from all Deerfield, Highland Park and Lake Forest have to offer. The main level of the cottage has a clean white kitchen, dining room, living room with a large wood-burning fireplace, laundry/exercise room, sunrooms and greenhouse, and a spacious 1st floor master bedroom with full bath. The 2nd level includes two more bedrooms, walk-in closets, and a full bath. The rest of the property includes the pond and open land for a future dream home, a pool or tennis/pickleball court - the possibilities are endless! Minutes to shops, award winning schools, parks, restaurants, public transportation, neighboring communities, and major commuter routes.
  1. Listed by Kimberly Meixner • @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
    P: (847)-630-0119 C: (847)-630-0119 kmeixner@atproperties.com

Property Details for 1800 Telegraph Road

Area
Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods
Township
West Deerfield
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 04:31 PM

Property Details for 1800 Telegraph Road

StatusContingent
MLS #12524666
Days on Market27
Taxes$18,723 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1931
Lot Size3.21 AC / 139,827 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 1800 Telegraph Road

Stories-Year Built1931Building Size-Lot Size3.21 AC / 139,827 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,410 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,849

Property Taxes

$1,560

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1800 Telegraph Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 106
  • Elementary School: Bannockburn Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Bannockburn Elementary School
  • High School District: 113
  • High School: Deerfield
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 106
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Lake
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Heated Sun Room, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories,Coach House
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Other
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories, Coach House
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden, Level
  • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 245X478X325X164X93X465
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Second Residence, Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-01-14T19:45:49
  • Photos Count: 45
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 12X13
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X21
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 16X6
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 25X17
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 20X7

Property History for 1800 Telegraph Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12524666

Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12524666

$995,000
Nov 3, 2021

Sold

MRED #11220247

$655,000
Oct 29, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477556024

$655,000
Sep 23, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11220247

Sep 23, 2021

Pending

MRED #11220247

Sep 22, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11220247

Sep 15, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11085236

Sep 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11085236

$685,000
Sep 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11220247

$685,000
Sep 15, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11085236

$685,000
Sep 15, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11073115

$685,000
Aug 26, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11085236

Aug 26, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11073115

May 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11085236

$685,000
May 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11073115

$685,000
Apr 30, 2021

Expired

MRED #10879450

$685,000
Sep 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10879450

$685,000
Jul 28, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09486471

$799,000
Jul 28, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09396795

$799,000
Jan 26, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09486471

$799,000
Nov 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09396795

$799,000
May 28, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08589633

$995,000
May 28, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08590703

$995,000
Apr 18, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08589633

$1,095,000
Apr 18, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08590703

$1,095,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Contingent

MRED #12524666

01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12524666

$995,000
11/03/2021

Sold

MRED #11220247

$655,000
10/29/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477556024

$655,000
09/23/2021

Contingent

MRED #11220247

09/23/2021

Pending

MRED #11220247

09/22/2021

Contingent

MRED #11220247

09/15/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11085236

09/15/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11085236

$685,000
09/15/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11220247

$685,000
09/15/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11085236

$685,000
09/15/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11073115

$685,000
08/26/2021

Contingent

MRED #11085236

08/26/2021

Contingent

MRED #11073115

05/12/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11085236

$685,000
05/01/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11073115

$685,000
04/30/2021

Expired

MRED #10879450

$685,000
09/23/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10879450

$685,000
07/28/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09486471

$799,000
07/28/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09396795

$799,000
01/26/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09486471

$799,000
11/30/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09396795

$799,000
05/28/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08589633

$995,000
05/28/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08590703

$995,000
04/18/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08589633

$1,095,000
04/18/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08590703

$1,095,000

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

Public Records for 1800 Telegraph Road

Taxable ValueLand$174,638Additions$92,138Total$266,776
Tax Record2024$18,137 ($1,511 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,554 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,554 SqFtStories2Lot Size139,828 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931Year Renovated1954CountyLAKEAPN16-20-300-013Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1800 Telegraph Road

This home is within Twp Hsd 113 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bannockburn School
PublicK to 8

Deerfield 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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