Last Sold Price
7 beds8,219 sqft$137/sqft
55 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Description

Incredibly rare opportunity to own this 7-bed, 6.2-bath estate designed by famed architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. This magnificent home is situated on a gated, secluded 1.74 acre site. Enter the marble foyer with views to the garden beyond. Pass through the music room featuring floor to ceiling windows and French doors on your way to the massive family room with pristine hardwood flooring and wood-burning fireplace. Find respite in the den featuring custom paneled walls, wood burning fireplace and...Incredibly rare opportunity to own this 7-bed, 6.2-bath estate designed by famed architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. This magnificent home is situated on a gated, secluded 1.74 acre site. Enter the marble foyer with views to the garden beyond. Pass through the music room featuring floor to ceiling windows and French doors on your way to the massive family room with pristine hardwood flooring and wood-burning fireplace. Find respite in the den featuring custom paneled walls, wood burning fireplace and a private powder room. Impress your guests while entertaining in the bright and airy gallery with walls of glass and French doors and views of the grounds. A bedroom/library with full en-suite bath, stately formal dining room, spacious kitchen, laundry room and original butler's pantry complete the main level. Upstairs you will find 6 spacious bedrooms, 5 full baths, and home office with custom built-ins.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/23/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anthony • Parkvue Realty Corporation
    P: (312)-788-4040 sales@pvrco.com
  2. Listed by William Volpe • Parkvue Realty Corporation
    P: (312)-493-4548 wvolpe@pvrco.com

Sold By Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Property Details for 55 North Green Bay Road

Status
MLS #
09325739
Days on Market
42
Taxes
$35,922 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built
1898
Lot Size
1.74 AC / 75,794 SF
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
4
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiator(s)

Location

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Building Information for 55 North Green Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1898Building Size-Lot Size1.74 AC / 75,794 SF

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Property Information for 55 North Green Bay Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • High School District: 115
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Sun Room, Den, Foyer, Gallery, Pantry, Office, Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 6.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 152X269X214X234X179
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 24
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 Dimensions: 20X25
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X21
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X26
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 22X15
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 18X28
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 20X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 20X22
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X30
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X30
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 9X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 32X24
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 14X14
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 9X12
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 14X12
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 19X15
Den Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 20X20
Gallery Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Gallery
  • Dimensions: 7X29
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 14X17

Property History for 55 North Green Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2016

Sold

MRED #09325739

$1,125,000
Oct 5, 2016

Pending

MRED #09325739

Aug 25, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09325739

$1,482,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/23/2016

Sold

MRED #09325739

$1,125,000
10/05/2016

Pending

MRED #09325739

08/25/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09325739

$1,482,000

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

Public Records for 55 North Green Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$440,979Additions$303,745Total$744,724
Tax Record2017$37,865 ($3,155 / month)
Home Facts
Baths7Above Grade Finished SqFt8,219 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,455 SqFtStories2Lot Size75,794 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1898Year Renovated1900CountyLAKEAPN12333050040000

Schools near 55 North Green Bay 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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This home: 55 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,125,000
7
8,219
75,794
$1,125,000
8,219
75,794
$1,715,000
5,819
42,719
$1,715,000
5
6,051
42,719
$1,900,000
4.5
5,728
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$1,050,000
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5,997
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