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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,901 sqft
549 King Muir Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.6 acresLot Size
1903Year Built
$345/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

From the moment you pass through the white picket gate at the entrance you'll be overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty of this very special offering. The original "Gardener's Cottage" of Westmoreland Farms is set on 1.6 acres of magnificently groomed gardens with original but refurbished barn and charming guest house. The "cottage" is truly a "House Beautiful" and has been updated to meet today's standards. Gourmet kitchen with sunny bay eating area, white cabinetry, quartz counters and ss Viking...From the moment you pass through the white picket gate at the entrance you'll be overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty of this very special offering. The original "Gardener's Cottage" of Westmoreland Farms is set on 1.6 acres of magnificently groomed gardens with original but refurbished barn and charming guest house. The "cottage" is truly a "House Beautiful" and has been updated to meet today's standards. Gourmet kitchen with sunny bay eating area, white cabinetry, quartz counters and ss Viking appliances. The primary suite is comprised of an office/sitting area, dressing room with 2 walk-in closets and built-in dressers, luxury bath and large bedroom with fireplace. Living room with fireplace & recessed bookcases, banquet sized dining room with 2 bays, sunny family room with fireplace, 2 addition bedrooms and 1st floor laundry complete this picture. The guest house has living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bath. The 2 story barn can accommodate 4-6 cars and has large storage area. The gardens include a gazebo, French iron fountain, brick walkways, and patios. This is a one of a kind, once in a lifetime property.

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    Listing closed: 11/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11058502

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $940,000

    Avg days on market

    13

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.6%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    Property Information for 549 King Muir Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $14,063 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: Shields
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
    • Num Of Cars: 4.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Space Pac
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam
    • Architectural Style: Cottage
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1903
    • Lot Size: 1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 67
    • Elementary School: Everett 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 On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: East
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Some Carpeting
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Space Pac
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
    • Room Type: Loft, Gallery
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Range Hood
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 162X142X12X24X221X380
    • Other Structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Guest House, Pergola
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2021-04-19T16:58:01
    • Photos Count: 23
    • Rural: N
    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: 19X15
    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: 19X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 20X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 20X18
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 7X5
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 21X15
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 13X11
    Gallery Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Gallery
    • Dimensions: 19X4

    Property History for 549 King Muir Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 30, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #11058502

    $1,000,000
    Oct 25, 2021

    Contingent

    MRED #11058502

    Oct 24, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #11058502

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/30/2021

    Sold

    MRED #11058502

    $1,000,000
    10/25/2021

    Contingent

    MRED #11058502

    10/24/2021

    Pending

    MRED #11058502

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

    Public Records for 549 King Muir Road

    Taxable ValueLand$2,195Additions-Total$2,195
    Tax Record2024$119 ($10 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size3,071 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyLAKEAPN12-31-210-010

    Schools near 549 King Muir 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
    Everett 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 549 King Muir Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $1,000,000
    3
    2,901
    69,696
    $690,000
    5
    3,300
    27,007
    $2,199,000
    4
    7,044
    85,203
    3
    1,937
    25,592
    3.5
    4,415
    39,304
    4,366
    26,323

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