Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,976 sqft

481 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.68 acresLot Size
1918Year Built
$336/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy all that this 1920's English home has to offer- in town location, beautifully situated on .68 acres, in a walk to everything location. Enjoy 3900+sq ft of graciously proportioned sun filled rooms capturing the elegance of a by-gone era. From the minute one enters the home the warmth and substance will greet you! From the classically appointed Living Room, opening onto a spacious screen porch and adjacent to the charming green house, perfect for wintering orchids, starting tomato, plants or...Enjoy all that this 1920's English home has to offer- in town location, beautifully situated on .68 acres, in a walk to everything location. Enjoy 3900+sq ft of graciously proportioned sun filled rooms capturing the elegance of a by-gone era. From the minute one enters the home the warmth and substance will greet you! From the classically appointed Living Room, opening onto a spacious screen porch and adjacent to the charming green house, perfect for wintering orchids, starting tomato, plants or children's special projects from Oak trees to radishes, its a wonderful asset! A charming Butler's Pantry w/ copper sink, with a newer spacious eat-in Kitchen are a bonus. 4 beds, 3 baths and a laundry complete the 2nd floor. A full 3rd floor, a family room with skylights an office are accessed by the secondary stairs, making it a great haven. The lower level has 9 ft ceilings, is light and bright! The yard is private and perfect for a tent and wedding! This home is a real treasure!
Listing Agents
  1. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (847) 274-5566

    M: (847) 274-5566

  2. Andy Mrowiec

    Andy Mrowiec

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (847) 308-2589

    M: (847) 308-2589

Sold By Compass

Listing closed: 01/10/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11271740

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Property Information for 481 East Illinois Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $23,457 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: Shields
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Architectural Style: English

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1918
  • Lot Size: 0.68 AC / 29,620 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 Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No

Property Information

Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Den, Office, Screened Porch
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: Fan-Whole House
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch Screened, Outdoor Grill
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 101X307X98X333
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Brick,Shared
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 26
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Assessor Square Footage: 3977
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2021-11-16T19:06:04
  • Photos Count: 49
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 11-17-2021

Room Information

Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 26X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 45X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 26X15
Office Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 18X10
Den Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 12X11
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 23X18

Property History for 481 East Illinois Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 10, 2022

Sold

MRED #11271740

$1,335,000—
Jan 7, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484034389

$1,335,000—
Nov 18, 2021

Pending

MRED #11271740

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/10/2022

Sold

MRED #11271740

$1,335,000
01/07/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484034389

$1,335,000
11/18/2021

Pending

MRED #11271740

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Public records

481 East Illinois Road

Beds

0

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,977 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,977 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

29,791 SqFt

Schools near 481 East Illinois 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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