Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds

506 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.9 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

First time on the market in over 30 years! This truly remarkable east Lake Forest treasure was built in 1925 and designed my Charles S. Frost, Architect. Enter into a gracious foyer which is flanked by tastefully appointed living room and formal dining room, each with its own fireplace. A large kitchen with island complemented with a cozy separate breakfast room.First time on the market in over 30 years! This truly remarkable east Lake Forest treasure was built in 1925 and designed my Charles S. Frost, Architect. Enter into a gracious foyer which is flanked by tastefully appointed living room and formal dining room, each with its own fireplace. A large kitchen with island complemented with a cozy separate breakfast room.
Listing Agent
  1. Brad Andersen

    Brad Andersen

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    brad.andersen@compass.com

    P: (847) 650-3456

    M: (847) 650-3456

Listing closed: 08/19/2009 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07224886
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,550,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Lake Forest, IL

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Square Feet
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Location

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Property Information for 506 Walnut Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $22,198 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: SHIELDS
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac, Zoned
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Architectural Style: Traditional

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.90 AC / 39,204 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 Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking On Site: true
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: No

Property Information

Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Space Pac, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.3
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 184X286X51X283
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 26
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Photos Count: 1
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 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X19
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X20
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X20
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 09X09
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: None
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X22
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X25
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: All
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: All
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: All
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: All
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 10X11
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 12X20

Property History for 506 Walnut Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275332283

$1,550,000—
Aug 19, 2009

Sold

MRED #07224886

$1,550,000—
Jun 8, 2009

Pending

MRED #07224886

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275332283

$1,550,000
08/19/2009

Sold

MRED #07224886

$1,550,000
06/08/2009

Pending

MRED #07224886

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

Public Records for 506 Walnut Road

Taxable Value

Land

$264,151

Additions

$331,105
Total$595,256

Tax Record

2025

$33,819 ($2,818 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,343 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,343 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

39,261 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1925

County

LAKE

APN

12-33-201-003

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 506 Walnut 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

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 506 Walnut Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,550,000
6
–
39,204
$4,750,000
5
5,576
35,836
$3,120,000
6
9,200
60,983
$867,000
1
4,600
32,234
$867,000
–
6
7,464
32,335
$1,675,000
–
3,290
44,431

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