Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,964 sqft

771 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
1924Year Built
$402/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location, Location Location! No need for a car in this location, walk to train, town, beach and schools. Beautiful private grounds, grace and elegance abound inside and outside. New pool and pool house are welcome additions, as is the 3rd floor "Man Cave," makes a great home office or workout room with full bath. Featured in the remake of Miracle on 34th Street. New roof and Copper gutters in 2014. Spacious rooms, most formal rooms open to patios overlooking the gardens and grounds. 4 car tandem...Location, Location Location! No need for a car in this location, walk to train, town, beach and schools. Beautiful private grounds, grace and elegance abound inside and outside. New pool and pool house are welcome additions, as is the 3rd floor "Man Cave," makes a great home office or workout room with full bath. Featured in the remake of Miracle on 34th Street. New roof and Copper gutters in 2014. Spacious rooms, most formal rooms open to patios overlooking the gardens and grounds. 4 car tandem heated garage, make winters a breeze.
Listing Agents
  1. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    marina.carney@compass.com

    P: (847) 274-5566

    M: (847) 274-5566

  2. Andy Mrowiec

    Andy Mrowiec

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    andy.mrowiec@compass.com

    P: (847) 308-2589

    M: (847) 308-2589

Sold By NON MEMBER

Listing closed: 08/25/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09112598
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

90.4%

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Property Information for 771 Washington Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $42,419 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: SHIELDS
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Num Of Cars: 4.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
  • Architectural Style: Traditional

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1924

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: Heated, Tandem
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Additional Parcels: No

Property Information

Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,European Shower,Double Shower
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Library, Maid Room, Mud Room, Office, Pantry
  • Num of Baths: 6.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Greenhouse, Pool In-Ground
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 152X265X129X31X63X52X154
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Brick,Gravel
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 27
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 25
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 Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 23X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: None
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X15
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: None
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 22X19
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Window Treatments: None
  • Family Room Dimensions: 28X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X16
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Window Treatments: None
  • Laundry Dimensions: 21X18
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: None
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X18
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 5 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 6 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #7 Information
  • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 7 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #8 Information
  • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 8 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #9 Information
  • Addtl Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 6X16
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 9X8
Office Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 16X28
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 14X8
Maid Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Maid Room
  • Dimensions: 13X11
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 16X16

Property History for 771 Washington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2016

Sold

MRED #09112598

$2,400,000—
Jul 22, 2016

Pending

MRED #09112598

—
Jan 6, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09112598

$3,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2016

Sold

MRED #09112598

$2,400,000
07/22/2016

Pending

MRED #09112598

—
01/06/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09112598

$3,400,000

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

Public Records for 771 Washington Road

Taxable Value

Land

$267,535

Additions

$448,467
Total$716,002

Tax Record

2025

$40,892 ($3,408 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

7.5

Total Finished SqFt

6,352 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

6,352 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

39,640 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1936

Year Renovated

1960

County

LAKE

APN

12-33-201-001

Schools near 771 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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 771 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,400,000
5
5,964
–
$1,400,000
4
4,031
37,026
$1,630,000
5
3,071
13,050
$1,630,000
–
2,921
13,051
$3,120,000
6
9,200
60,983
–
–
4.5
3,052
22,198

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