Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds7,400 sqft
255 N Mayflower Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.43 acresLot Size
1897Year Built
$824/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

The best private beach in Lake Forest! Howard Van Doren Shaw's first work recently restored and renovated. Historic gardens and grounds. Stately yet comfortable. Exceptional wine cave, car collectors dream. Kick back on the sweeping veranda gazing out at the deep aqua of Lake Michigan on this 5.4 acre country estate.The best private beach in Lake Forest! Howard Van Doren Shaw's first work recently restored and renovated. Historic gardens and grounds. Stately yet comfortable. Exceptional wine cave, car collectors dream. Kick back on the sweeping veranda gazing out at the deep aqua of Lake Michigan on this 5.4 acre country estate.

Listing Agents

  1. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    marina.carney@compass.com

    P: (847) 274-5566

    M: (847) 274-5566

  2. Andy Mrowiec

    Andy Mrowiec

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    andy.mrowiec@compass.com

    P: (847) 308-2589

    M: (847) 308-2589

Sold By Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Listing closed: 10/22/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08385047

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Property Information for 255 North Mayflower Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $105,854 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: SHIELDS
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Partial, Space Pac, Zoned
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 5
  • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Lot Size: 5.43 AC / 236,530 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 On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: Lake/Water
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Air Conditioning: Partial, Space Pac, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Game Room, Library, Office, Screened Porch
  • Num of Baths: 7.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Lot Description: Beach, Water View
  • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 274X596X519X200X314
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Slate
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 25
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: 20X20
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 21X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 19X17
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 24X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 24X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 36X19
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 17X14
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 28X18
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 12X10
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 15X15

Property History for 255 North Mayflower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2014

Sold

MRED #08385047

$6,100,000
Oct 20, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483035466

$6,100,000
Oct 2, 2014

Pending

MRED #08385047

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2014

Sold

MRED #08385047

$6,100,000
10/20/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483035466

$6,100,000
10/02/2014

Pending

MRED #08385047

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Public Records for 255 North Mayflower Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,455,561Additions$197,033Total$1,652,594
Tax Record2025$90,206 ($7,517 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt7,735 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,735 SqFtStories2Lot Size189,834 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1897CountyLAKEAPN12-34-304-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 255 North Mayflower 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

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