2020 Knollwood Rd

$2,699,000
Price
5
Beds
6,058 Sq. Ft.
$446 / Sq. Ft.
6,058
Sq. Ft.
$446
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover authentic Lake Forest charm in this serene and stately residence, nestled within the prestigious Knollwood Country Club. This remarkable home boasts 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, seamlessly blending historical significance with modern amenities. A grand foyer greets you with its welcoming ambiance and charming bar area leading to expansive formal spaces and cozy nooks ideal for both grand celebrations and intimate gatherings. The Living Room, highlighted by a large bay window...Discover authentic Lake Forest charm in this serene and stately residence, nestled within the prestigious Knollwood Country Club. This remarkable home boasts 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, seamlessly blending historical significance with modern amenities. A grand foyer greets you with its welcoming ambiance and charming bar area leading to expansive formal spaces and cozy nooks ideal for both grand celebrations and intimate gatherings. The Living Room, highlighted by a large bay window and lovely fireplace, flows into a beautiful library with pine-paneled walls. The kitchen is ideal for every chef, featuring white inset cabinets, marble countertops, high-end appliances, and a charming fireplace. A sunlit family room offers space for both dining and lounging, bathed in warm sunlight. Stunning wood features, arches and gorgeous details are integral throughout the home. Hardwood floors grace the main and second levels, complemented by exquisite ceiling moldings and a custom circular bookcase with a cozy reading nook at the top of the stairway. The second level hosts five ensuite bedrooms plus an office. This includes a luxurious primary suite complete with a fireplace and a spa-like bathroom featuring a marble shower, soaking tub, makeup vanity, and double sinks. The guest suite has outdoor access via a staircase leading to the backyard. The phenomenal basement is an entertainer's dream, showcasing a mahogany bar with a sink, dishwasher, beverage and wine fridges, along with a dedicated wine room. The space also includes an exercise room with a steam shower and a theatre area with surround sound and its own fireplace, plus access to the backyard. Set on just over 3.5 acres, the exterior boasts impeccable landscaping, a bluestone patio, elegant lighting, and a soothing fountain, creating an enchanting environment for outdoor enjoyment.

Property Details for 2020 Knollwood Road

Area
Lake Forest
Subdivision
Knollwood Club
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
LISTING UPDATED: 10/27/2025 02:53 PM

Property Details for 2020 Knollwood Road

StatusActive
MLS #12345160
Days on Market237
Taxes$35,769 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1938
Lot Size3.56 AC / 155,073 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 2020 Knollwood Road

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size3.56 AC / 155,073 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,317 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,337

Property Taxes

$2,981

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2020 Knollwood Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Everett 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
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, In-Law Floorplan
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2685
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement,Den/Library,Kitchen
  • Room Type: Office, Library, Foyer, Bedroom 5, Exercise Room, Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 6.2
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 6058
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 8065
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 8743
  • Main Sq Ft: 3373
  • Upper Sq Ft: 2685
  • Lot Description: On Golf Course, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 376X260X155X239X379
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Slate
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • North Coordinate: 28
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 12
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2007.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 7560
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 678
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2025-10-27T19:46:49
  • Photos Count: 55
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 21X20
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 26X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 41X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 23X19
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 30X19
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 26X15
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 49X28
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 14X15
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 16X13
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 19X19

Property History for 2020 Knollwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12345160

$2,699,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12345160

$2,850,000
Apr 12, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12213226

$2,850,000
Apr 7, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12213226

Mar 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12213226

$2,850,000
Nov 19, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12147195

$2,850,000
Nov 19, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12213226

$2,850,000
Nov 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12147195

$2,850,000
Nov 13, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12147195

Sep 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12147195

$2,850,000
Nov 20, 2017

Sold

MRED #09145592

$1,850,000
Oct 25, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610711473

$1,850,000

-3.0% / yr

May 13, 2017

Pending

MRED #09145592

May 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09145592

$2,795,000
Apr 17, 2008

Sold

MRED #06462966

$2,485,000
Apr 11, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #235793238

$2,485,000
Feb 15, 2008

Pending

MRED #06462966

Apr 2, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06462966

$2,895,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2025

Price Change

MRED #12345160

$2,699,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12345160

$2,850,000
04/12/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12213226

$2,850,000
04/07/2025

Contingent

MRED #12213226

03/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12213226

$2,850,000
11/19/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12147195

$2,850,000
11/19/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12213226

$2,850,000
11/18/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12147195

$2,850,000
11/13/2024

Contingent

MRED #12147195

09/09/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12147195

$2,850,000
11/20/2017

Sold

MRED #09145592

$1,850,000
10/25/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610711473

$1,850,000

-3.0% / yr

05/13/2017

Pending

MRED #09145592

05/08/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09145592

$2,795,000
04/17/2008

Sold

MRED #06462966

$2,485,000
04/11/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #235793238

$2,485,000
02/15/2008

Pending

MRED #06462966

04/02/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06462966

$2,895,000

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

Public Records for 2020 Knollwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$283,240Additions$339,745Total$622,985
Tax Record2024$35,640 ($2,970 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7Total Finished SqFt6,060 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,060 SqFtStories2Lot Size155,074 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935CountyLAKEAPN12-19-118-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2020 Knollwood Road

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Everett Elementary School
PublicK 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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2020 Knollwood Road is a single family home for sale in Lake Forest, IL 60045. This property was listed for sale on April 23, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,699,000. It has been on the market for a total of 237 days and was last sold on November 20, 2017. This listing's school districts are Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District, Lake Forest School District 67. Nearby schools include Everett Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School East and Deer Path Middle School West. 2020 Knollwood Road is a 5-bed, 8-bath, 6,058 sqft single family home built in 1938.

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