Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds
697 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.61 acresLot Size
1905Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Built in 1905 by Frost & Granger. Interior renovation in '60's by Walter Frazier. Documentaion available on gardens as well. Spacious rooms,9 foot ceilings, first floor, fireplaces in most bedrooms. Separate coachhouse was recently updated. Rare opportunity to do historic renovation in east LF. Walk to everything location.Built in 1905 by Frost & Granger. Interior renovation in '60's by Walter Frazier. Documentaion available on gardens as well. Spacious rooms,9 foot ceilings, first floor, fireplaces in most bedrooms. Separate coachhouse was recently updated. Rare opportunity to do historic renovation in east LF. Walk to everything location.

Listing Agent

  1. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    marina.carney@compass.com

    P: (847) 274-5566

    M: (847) 274-5566

Sold By Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Listing closed: 02/27/2009 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07072910

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,000,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Lake Forest, IL

9 comparable properties found

$3,900,000 | 475 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/65
1

$3,900,000

Sold 05/11/26

7
Bedrooms
8,225
Square Feet
1.07
Acres
$1,810,000 | 490 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/50
2

$1,810,000

Sold 08/14/26

7
Bedrooms
4,919
Square Feet
1.11
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/50
3

$3,325,585

Sold 08/28/25

6
Bedrooms
7,256
Square Feet
1.31
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/39
4

$5,000,000

Sold 04/28/25

7
Bedrooms
9,743
Square Feet
3.24
Acres
$2,400,000 | 955 Ringwood Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/48
5

$2,400,000

Sold 06/18/26

7
Bedrooms
5,500
Square Feet
1.31
Acres
$1,750,000 | 500 McCormick Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/58
6

$1,750,000

Sold 04/29/25

6
Bedrooms
5,404
Square Feet
0.95
Acres
$1,425,000 | 455 Hunter Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/43
7

$1,425,000

Sold 09/01/26

6
Bedrooms
3,384
Square Feet
1.34
Acres
$2,000,000 | 965 Castlegate Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/48
8

$2,000,000

Sold 05/18/26

6
Bedrooms
5,252
Square Feet
0.85
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/44
9

$1,250,000

Sold 01/15/25

6
Bedrooms
6,279
Square Feet
1.26
Acres

Location

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$8,754 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,105

Property Taxes

$1,649

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 697 Washington Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $19,782 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 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: Partial, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 7
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Architectural Style: American 4-Sq.
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Lot Size: 1.61 AC / 69,918 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: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking Details: Valet
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Air Conditioning: Partial, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Den
  • Num of Baths: 6.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories,Coach House
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories, Coach House
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 271X258
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 27
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 9
  • 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: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Size: 22X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 22X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 22X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 16X16
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 24X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Size: 22X20
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Size: 24X16
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 22X18
  • Living Room Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 14X12
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 15X12
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 16X11
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 15X13
Den Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den

Property History for 697 Washington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #264016097

$1,375,000
Feb 27, 2009

Sold

MRED #07072910

$1,375,000
Nov 21, 2008

Pending

MRED #07072910

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #264016097

$1,375,000
02/27/2009

Sold

MRED #07072910

$1,375,000
11/21/2008

Pending

MRED #07072910

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

Public Records for 697 Washington Road

Taxable ValueLand$239,166Additions$677,834Total$917,000
Tax Record2025$52,836 ($4,403 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,349 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,349 SqFtStories3Lot Size34,229 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905CountyLAKEAPN12-33-206-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 697 Washington 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.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

New listings in 60045

$824,900 | 105 East Laurel Avenue, Unit 106, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/14
Compass Coming Soon

$824,900

2
Bedrooms
1,788
Square Feet
$750,000 | 105 East Laurel Avenue, Unit 103, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/24
Listed By @propertiesNew

$750,000

2
Bedrooms
1,788
Square Feet
$2,545,000 | 197 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/55
Listed By @propertiesContingent

$2,545,000

7
Bedrooms
5,445
Square Feet
0.97
Acres
$5,900,000 | 586 Spruce Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/44
Listed By @properties

$5,900,000

5
Bedrooms
6,500
Square Feet
1.06
Acres
$1,199,000 | 1161 Winwood Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/53
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$1,199,000

4
Bedrooms
4,967
Square Feet
1.38
Acres
$3,395,000 | 1221 Loch Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/42
Listed By @propertiesVirtual Tour

$3,395,000

5
Bedrooms
7,616
Square Feet
1.02
Acres
$1,125,000 | 136 Washington Circle, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/48

$1,125,000

4
Bedrooms
2,623
Square Feet
0.59
Acres
$620,000 | 153 East Laurel Avenue, Unit 202, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/24
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyContingent

$620,000

2
Bedrooms
1,332
Square Feet
$1,099,000 | 777 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/36
Listed By CompassContingent

$1,099,000

4
Bedrooms
2,936
Square Feet
0.6
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 697 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,375,000
7
69,918
$2,000,000
8,394
61,158
7,067
45,302
4,258
23,470
5
4,939
57,312
$909,000
6
4,410

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 05/04/2021 05:35 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.