520 Forest Cove Rd

Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$3,200,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
5,637 Sq. Ft.
$568 / Sq. Ft.
5,637
Sq. Ft.
$568
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/16/24Virtual Tour
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Description

Nestled at the end of a serene cul-de-sac, enveloped by towering, mature trees, and enjoying lake views from its position just one house away from Lake Michigan, this custom-built, 6 bedrooms/4-full and 1-half bath home on a secluded 1.5-acre parcel encapsulates the best of everything North Shore living has to offer. With the kitchen and numerous rooms offering year-round partial views of the lake, easy access to the beach, schools, town, and train station by foot or bike, abundant outdoor entertainment...Nestled at the end of a serene cul-de-sac, enveloped by towering, mature trees, and enjoying lake views from its position just one house away from Lake Michigan, this custom-built, 6 bedrooms/4-full and 1-half bath home on a secluded 1.5-acre parcel encapsulates the best of everything North Shore living has to offer. With the kitchen and numerous rooms offering year-round partial views of the lake, easy access to the beach, schools, town, and train station by foot or bike, abundant outdoor entertainment spaces, and an array of sunlit offices and study areas, this home epitomizes modern family living. The kitchen, awash in natural light, is ideal for hosting large gatherings with its top-tier commercial appliances, dual sinks, ovens, dishwashers, a supplementary storage pantry, a butler's pantry, and a formal dining room. Step into a unique walled garden sanctuary surrounded by blue stone hardscapes, a screened porch with heated floor, and an outdoor shower. The second floor, bathed in natural light, offers five bedrooms and ample space and privacy for family and guests. The master bedroom features a wood-burning fireplace, steam shower, coffee/wine bar, and his-and-hers walk-in closets. The third floor, with lake views, can serve as an office, playroom, lounge, or a tranquil retreat. The lower level encompasses a completely remodeled laundry room with new double washers/dryers, expansive storage areas, a versatile recreation space, and comprehensive workout facilities for the entire family. All-brick custom construction spanning four floors of living space, additional highlights include a first-floor office or 6th bedroom with a full bath, a large mudroom with a dog wash, an oversized, heated, three-car attached garage with direct basement access, and your own private meditation trail weaving through the expansive property. The exterior was freshly painted in 2021, a new driveway was poured in 2018, and the current owners upgraded all landscape lighting, automated sprinkler systems, three gas furnaces, and two air conditioners. Professionally landscaped and maintained by Mariani Landscape. This property offers a rare blend of in-town convenience and North Shore seclusion, with year-round lake views in the heart of Chicago's Northshore. Currently, in just the second ownership, this home was designed by architect Rob Douglass and built by Traditional Concepts Builders. Interior design by Teresa Manns Design.

Listing Agents

  1. Alissa McNicholas

    Alissa McNicholas

    Listing Agent

    Compass

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  2. Lori Baker

    Lori Baker

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    lori.baker@compass.com

    P: (847)-863-1791

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Sold By Baird & Warner

Property Details for 520 Forest Cove Road

Area
Lake Bluff
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
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 02/18/2024 02:00 AM

Property Details for 520 Forest Cove Road

StatusClosed
MLS #11903099
Days on Market75
Taxes$58,327 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1996
Lot Size1.46 AC / 63,597 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 520 Forest Cove Road

Stories-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size1.46 AC / 63,597 SF

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Property Information for 520 Forest Cove Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 65
  • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle School
  • High School District: 115
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
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
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 15
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished,Full
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Screened Porch
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Landscaped Professionally, Water View, Mature Trees, Garden, Outdoor Lighting
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 149X251X220X250X20
  • Other Structures: None
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 28
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2023-10-16T20:48:06
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Video
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 17X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 22X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 19X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 15X15
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X17
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 17X13
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 15X13
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 31X17
Recreation Rm Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Rm
  • Dimensions: 35X30
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 14X12
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 14X13
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 29X14

Property History for 520 Forest Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2024

Sold

MRED #11903099

$3,200,000—
Jan 22, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527331912

$3,200,000

+4.9% / yr

Dec 29, 2023

Pending

MRED #11903099

—
Dec 29, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11903099

—
Oct 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11903099

$3,400,000—
Aug 16, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338282267

$1,850,000—
Aug 16, 2012

Sold

MRED #07905517

$1,850,000—
Jul 14, 2012

Pending

MRED #07905517

—
Sep 17, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07905517

$2,695,000—
Sep 16, 2011

Cancelled

MRED #07885985

$2,695,000—
Aug 19, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07885985

$2,695,000—
Feb 11, 2011

Expired

MRED #07437830

$2,995,000—
Feb 9, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07437830

$3,075,000—
Feb 8, 2010

Cancelled

MRED #07218917

$3,175,000—
May 18, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07218917

$3,175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2024

Sold

MRED #11903099

$3,200,000
01/22/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527331912

$3,200,000

+4.9% / yr

12/29/2023

Pending

MRED #11903099

—
12/29/2023

Contingent

MRED #11903099

—
10/16/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11903099

$3,400,000
08/16/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338282267

$1,850,000
08/16/2012

Sold

MRED #07905517

$1,850,000
07/14/2012

Pending

MRED #07905517

—
09/17/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07905517

$2,695,000
09/16/2011

Cancelled

MRED #07885985

$2,695,000
08/19/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07885985

$2,695,000
02/11/2011

Expired

MRED #07437830

$2,995,000
02/09/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07437830

$3,075,000
02/08/2010

Cancelled

MRED #07218917

$3,175,000
05/18/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07218917

$3,175,000

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

Public Records for 520 Forest Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand$325,212Additions$747,679Total$1,072,891
Tax Record2024$71,481 ($5,957 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,637 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,637 SqFtStories2Lot Size62,726 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996CountyLAKEAPN12-21-402-078Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 520 Forest Cove Road

This home is within Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Lake Bluff Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lake Forest High School
Public - 9 to 12
Forest Bluff School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lake Bluff Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lake Bluff Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

Forest Bluff School
PrivatePK to 8

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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