Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,424 sqft
525 Rosemary Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.41 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
$298/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This gracious center entry colonial is located in the heart of East Lake Forest, between town and beach. This home features high ceilings, generous room sizes, four fireplaces, and a first floor fifth bedroom or office with full bath adjacent. You will find many recent improvements including refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, new lighting, and new built-ins, wainscoting, and moldings. The second level also enjoys wood floors, and the master bedroom suite features a large, cherry, walk-in closet....This gracious center entry colonial is located in the heart of East Lake Forest, between town and beach. This home features high ceilings, generous room sizes, four fireplaces, and a first floor fifth bedroom or office with full bath adjacent. You will find many recent improvements including refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, new lighting, and new built-ins, wainscoting, and moldings. The second level also enjoys wood floors, and the master bedroom suite features a large, cherry, walk-in closet. The deep basement with updated bath provides a great additional recreation space with home theater and pool table space. This home also features first floor laundry and an attached garage. Located down a private drive, this home has a landscaped and fenced-in rear yard with newer deck. Additional updates include a newer air conditioner, humidifier, electrical work, security system, and exterior paint.
Listing closed: 02/28/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11136566

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,025,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

Lake Forest, IL

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Property Information for 525 Rosemary Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $19,669 / 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
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 17,772 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
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
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Irregular, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 17774
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 3424
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2021-11-15T19:37:33
  • Photos Count: 38
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 06-25-2021
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 22X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 19X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 9X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X16
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 14X10
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 34X22
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 13X13

Property History for 525 Rosemary Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 28, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485475810

$1,020,000

-0.9% / yr

Feb 28, 2022

Sold

MRED #11136566

$1,020,000
Dec 3, 2021

Pending

MRED #11136566

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485475810

$1,020,000

-0.9% / yr

02/28/2022

Sold

MRED #11136566

$1,020,000
12/03/2021

Pending

MRED #11136566

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

Public Records for 525 Rosemary Road

Taxable ValueLand$159,744Additions$249,823Total$409,567
Tax Record2025$21,576 ($1,798 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,424 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,772 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976CountyLAKEAPN12-33-404-007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 525 Rosemary 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: 525 Rosemary Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,020,000
5
3,424
17,772
$1,825,000
5
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39,639
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4
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