261 E Onwentsia Rd

$6,500,000
Price
8
Beds
11,542 Sq. Ft.
$563 / Sq. Ft.
11,542
Sq. Ft.
$563
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in the heart of East Lake Forest, this exquisite estate seamlessly blends elegant architecture with natural splendor, set on nearly three gated acres. Crafted in collaboration with the esteemed architect Darcy Bonner in 2010, it epitomizes a harmonious fusion of style, functionality, and serene Santa Barbara-inspired living. The property is enveloped by pollinating gardens, native flora, and a fruit orchard, offering abundant privacy. The home's design features clean lines, soaring ceilings,...Nestled in the heart of East Lake Forest, this exquisite estate seamlessly blends elegant architecture with natural splendor, set on nearly three gated acres. Crafted in collaboration with the esteemed architect Darcy Bonner in 2010, it epitomizes a harmonious fusion of style, functionality, and serene Santa Barbara-inspired living. The property is enveloped by pollinating gardens, native flora, and a fruit orchard, offering abundant privacy. The home's design features clean lines, soaring ceilings, and expansive windows that bathe each room in natural light while providing breathtaking views. The grand foyer opens into a spacious living room, centered around a bronze-clad fireplace and a chic bar, with multiple French doors leading to a stone terrace. The dining room is equally captivating, boasting a glass fireplace, a platinum leaf ceiling, and hardwood floors with a distinctive nickel inlay. The first-floor primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with a cozy fireplace, a sunroom, and a luxurious bath featuring ebony vanities, a large steam shower, and a waterfall jetted tub. French doors reveal a private, fully enclosed patio. The custom-designed dressing room includes English hickory built-ins and unique accents, while a discrete staircase ascends to a secluded meditation or yoga room on the third floor, and a second expansive dressing room below. A charming sitting room with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and elegant built-ins includes a hidden door to a leather-clad library adorned with a striking fireplace and art niches. For culinary enthusiasts, the kitchen is a dream, showcasing stunning cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel details and a substantial center island topped with Carrera marble. An adjacent sunlit breakfast room and a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter elevator enhance convenience. The spacious family room features high barreled ceilings, a limestone-surround fireplace, and connects to the sunroom, which opens to the pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. The upper level houses six generous family bedrooms, each with private baths featuring skylights, walk-in closets, and wide plank quarter-sawn hardwood floors. The lower level is entertainment-ready, with a large recreational room, a movie room, a service kitchen, a climate-controlled wine and tasting room, a private bedroom suite, a fully equipped gym, and locker rooms with full baths for easy pool access. Externally, the estate boasts a stucco facade, a beautiful Ludowici tile roof, copper gutters, and Jerusalem limestone terraces. Outdoor amenities include a large pool, infinity-edge spa w/ waterfall, a spacious stone kitchen, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat. Additional features are a motor court, a granite cobblestone driveway with snowmelt in the porte-cochere, a whole-house generator, and more. With eight fireplaces, an elevator, and an abundance of luxurious details including exotic woods, Venetian marbled walls, and unique light fixtures from Paris, this estate offers unparalleled comfort, privacy, and style in Lake Forest.

Property Details for 261 East Onwentsia Road

Area
Lake Forest
Township
West Deerfield
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
4.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
14.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
8
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 09:34 PM

Property Details for 261 East Onwentsia Road

StatusRe - Activated
MLS #12457563
Days on Market100
Taxes$79,284 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built2010
Lot Size2.90 AC / 126,324 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 261 East Onwentsia Road

Stories-Year Built2010Building Size-Lot Size2.90 AC / 126,324 SF

Payment Calculator

$38,726 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$32,119

Property Taxes

$6,607

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 261 East Onwentsia Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Cherokee 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: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North
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: Wet Bar, Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork
  • Num Of Rooms: 17
  • Bedrooms Total: 8
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Double Shower
  • Basement Type: Finished, Exterior Entry, Daylight
  • Bedrooms Possible: 8
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 7091
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Room Type: Study, Sitting Room, Foyer, Tandem Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Num of Baths: 10.3
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Dog Run, Outdoor Grill, Other
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 7091
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 7091
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 330X429X270X409
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 25
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 7091.0
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Assessor Square Footage: 16493
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 65
  • 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: 22X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #8 Information
  • 8th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 8
  • Bedroom #8 Room Dimensions: 19X16
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X19
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 23X24
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X23
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 39X23
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 39X10
Study Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Dimensions: 21X16
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 38X40
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 27X54
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 16X12
Theatre Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Tandem Room
  • Dimensions: 14X18

Property History for 261 East Onwentsia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12457563

$6,500,000
Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12457563

$6,960,000
Nov 14, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12457563

Sep 18, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12457563

$6,500,000
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12457563

$6,960,000
Aug 8, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12263738

$7,250,000
Jan 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12263738

$7,475,000
Jan 1, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12133446

$7,475,000
Dec 30, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12133446

$7,475,000
Aug 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12133446

$7,475,000
Sep 29, 2017

Sold

MRED #09682604

$6,400,000
Sep 21, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606792243

$6,400,000

+8.1% / yr

Jul 29, 2017

Pending

MRED #09682604

Jul 6, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09682604

$7,900,000
Dec 20, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213172397

$2,780,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Price Change

MRED #12457563

$6,500,000
12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12457563

$6,960,000
11/14/2025

Contingent

MRED #12457563

09/18/2025

Price Change

MRED #12457563

$6,500,000
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12457563

$6,960,000
08/08/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12263738

$7,250,000
01/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12263738

$7,475,000
01/01/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12133446

$7,475,000
12/30/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12133446

$7,475,000
08/20/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12133446

$7,475,000
09/29/2017

Sold

MRED #09682604

$6,400,000
09/21/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606792243

$6,400,000

+8.1% / yr

07/29/2017

Pending

MRED #09682604

07/06/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09682604

$7,900,000
12/20/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213172397

$2,780,000

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

Public Records for 261 East Onwentsia Road

Taxable ValueLand$309,773Additions$1,009,523Total$1,319,296
Tax Record2024$79,181 ($6,598 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths7Total Finished SqFt9,493 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,493 SqFtStories2Lot Size122,404 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2009CountyLAKEAPN16-04-102-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 East Onwentsia 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
Cherokee 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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261 East Onwentsia Road is a single family home for sale in Lake Forest, IL 60045. This property was listed for sale on August 28, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $6,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 100 days and was last sold on September 29, 2017. This listing's school districts are Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District, Lake Forest School District 67. Nearby schools include Cherokee Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School East and Deer Path Middle School West. 261 East Onwentsia Road is a 8-bed, 13-bath, 11,542 sqft single family home built in 2010.

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