18715 W Edwards Rd

4,481 Sq. Ft.
$212 / Sq. Ft.
4,481
Sq. Ft.
$212
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Dreams really do come true at Oakview Farm! Enter the circular drive leaving the rest of the world behind. Vintage 1866 main home perfectly Renovated for the 21st century, $350k just invested. A truly magnificent one-of-a-kind 10-acre sanctuary! Complete with 2-separate homes canopied by 100yr old majestic oak trees shading homes from the summer sun, while blessing you with their glorious beauty. Property sides to West, backs to the South to Lake County's "Dutch Gap" Forest Preserve assuring your...Dreams really do come true at Oakview Farm! Enter the circular drive leaving the rest of the world behind. Vintage 1866 main home perfectly Renovated for the 21st century, $350k just invested. A truly magnificent one-of-a-kind 10-acre sanctuary! Complete with 2-separate homes canopied by 100yr old majestic oak trees shading homes from the summer sun, while blessing you with their glorious beauty. Property sides to West, backs to the South to Lake County's "Dutch Gap" Forest Preserve assuring your amazing views, serenity & privacy can never change. This spectacular property has everything one could ask for: 5 stall horse barn with adjoining 6 car wood heated garage, 2-car garage just steps to main home, detached 21x19 gym with HVAC would make a perfect home office as well. New 10x14 Utility building with cute front porch & HVAC- building presently used to raise rabbits. New 24x12 chicken coop complete w/chickens eggs are sold prior to being laid. Very solid cement Silo awaits your imagination it's possibilities are truly endless. Use caution entering the primary residence prepare to fall in love. Original vintage eyebrow entry door opens to the grand foyer. Sweeping views of large formal living room with wood burning fireplace continues to the massive formal dining room complete with swinging butler's door from yesteryear leading you to the gourmet kitchen. Gorgeous crown molding and 6" baseboards thru-out. 5-True generous sized bedrooms, complete with two Master bedroom options 1st or 2nd floor. Second floor master received the perfect bath addition: double sinks, heated floor, separate shower, separate water closet. Huge 18x10 walk-in closet contains separate shoe closet inside. Four full baths professionally remodeled : 2 on 1st floor & 2 on 2nd. Totally New Custom Kitchen: center island with hardwood top, indestructible stone counters, farmers sink, custom backsplash crafted in Portugal hand painted and signed by the artist, all appliances are new, you will however have to beg for the eye-catching refrigerator, double oven, custom hood vent, convenient pot filler over stove top, complete with a tin ceiling. Kitchen side door to original porch. Totally reconstructed eating area dramatic and bright with new vaulted ceiling, distressed wood beam, floor to ceiling-new windows. Rear entry/mud room's extra large includes 6 individual cubbies providing plenty of storage for everyone. Newly constructed laundry room equipped with: washer/dryer, plenty of cabinets, refrigerator, hard surface counters, wash sink, drying rack & conventional coat closet. Enormous 43x10 brand new screened porch 3 ceiling fans, enjoy bug free breezes with amazing views of ever-changing nature. This porch is a 10+ according to all who have enjoyed the pleasure of relaxing within it. The second residence was built around 1940 boasting:1600 sq. ft.: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, front & back porches, hardwood and laminate flooring, exterior access to the basement. Presently rented for $1400 a month till 3/14/23 more than covering property taxes. Second residence would also make a perfect related living scenario granting everyone privacy yet proximity. Additional to main residence: All flooring thru-out, complete septic system, electrical system, plumbing system, whole house water treatment system can easily connect to 2nd home if desire, 2-hot water heaters, all light fixtures & recessed/can lighting, front home siding, improved gravel driveway, French drain in basement, total interior painted including windows and trim. Beehives at rear of property qualifies you for agricultural zoning thus lower taxes! Icing on this already delicious home your hideaway is only a 3 minute drive to the interstate, zero highway noise here! What a spectacular life style/home with it's infinite possibilities & postcard views makes Oakview Farm "The Perfect Forever Nest"
  1. Listed by Jeffrey Clark • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (847)-541-5000 C: (708)-494-2378 jeff.clark@cbexchange.com

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Property Details for 18715 West Edwards Road

Area
Antioch
Township
Newport
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
8.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
16.0
Num Of Cars
24.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
LISTING UPDATED: 05/09/2023 01:50 PM

Property Details for 18715 West Edwards Road

StatusClosed
MLS #11728970
Days on Market43
Taxes$12,221 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1866
Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 18715 West Edwards Road

Stories-Year Built1866Building Size-Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

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Property Information for 18715 West Edwards Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 34
  • High School District: 117
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 34
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, Multiple Garages
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Expandable
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Horse-Riding Area, Lake, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Concrete (Basement), Stone/Rock, Walk-Up Access
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1662
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Screened Porch, Foyer, Eating Area, Walk In Closet, Mud Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Private Well
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Screened Deck, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit, Box Stalls, Workshop
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • 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: 1662
  • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Horses Allowed, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 435600
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Other, Outbuilding, Poultry Coop, RV/Boat Storage, Second Garage, Second Residence, Shed(s), Stable(s), Garage(s), Storage, Utility Building(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 42
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 18
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2023-03-02T22:56:55
  • Photos Count: 66
  • Rural: Y
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Video
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Shower Only
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 21X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 15X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X16
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 18X10
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 18X7
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 15X8
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 14X13
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 43X10

Property History for 18715 West Edwards Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12637959

$1,149,000
May 8, 2023

Sold

MRED #11728970

$950,000
May 4, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511927343

$950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12637959

$1,149,000
05/08/2023

Sold

MRED #11728970

$950,000
05/04/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511927343

$950,000

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Public Records for 18715 West Edwards Road

Taxable ValueLand$44,313Additions$97,336Total$141,649
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,284 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,284 SqFtStories1Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1935CountyLAKEAPN03-07-300-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 18715 West Edwards Road

This home is within Chsd 117 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hillcrest Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Antioch Upper Grade School
Public6 to 8

Antioch Community High School
Public9 to 12

Oakland Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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