Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds7,438 sqft$652/sqft
780 Lake Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$652/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Imagine waking up daily to views of Lake Michigan in a totally renovated one story home...then your dreams have come true! Over 7400 sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 5.1 bath, approx 1.5 acres, incredible detailing. Workable floor plan, smaller basement with finished room (26x26). Extra storage area. Agent's own home. 48 hr notice required. Qualified buyers only.Imagine waking up daily to views of Lake Michigan in a totally renovated one story home...then your dreams have come true! Over 7400 sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 5.1 bath, approx 1.5 acres, incredible detailing. Workable floor plan, smaller basement with finished room (26x26). Extra storage area. Agent's own home. 48 hr notice required. Qualified buyers only.

    Sold By Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    • Listed by: Kelly 847.826.6800 kmcinerney@atproperties.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
    Listing closed: 10/31/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07965025

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $3,750,000

    Avg days on market

    49

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.7%

    Lake Forest, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    6,452
    Square Feet
    0.59
    Acres
    a front view of house with yard and green space
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    2

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    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a yard
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    5,948
    Square Feet
    1.46
    Acres

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    Property Information for 780 Lake Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $57,287 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: SHIELDS
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 4
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    • View: Water
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1963
    • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 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
    • Parking Details: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: East, Lake/Water, Park
    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: 1st Floor Bedroom
    • Num Of Rooms: 12
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Dormer,Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
    • Room Type: Atrium, Bedroom 5, Library, Office, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
    • Num of Baths: 5.1
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Grill-Indoor, Humidifier
    • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Air Purifier
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 41-50 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 275.70X277.10X222X222
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
    • Construction: Stucco
    • Roof Type: Slate
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 26
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 9
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 02-16-2012
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X17
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 19X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 17X13
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 26X26
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 24X23
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 21X19
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 26X26
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 14X12
    Atrium Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Atrium
    • Dimensions: 12X10
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 14X14
    Library Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Library
    • Dimensions: 19X14

    Property History for 780 Lake Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 31, 2012

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #343567416

    $4,850,000
    Oct 31, 2012

    Sold

    MRED #07965025

    $4,850,000
    Sep 15, 2012

    Pending

    MRED #07965025

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/31/2012

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #343567416

    $4,850,000
    10/31/2012

    Sold

    MRED #07965025

    $4,850,000
    09/15/2012

    Pending

    MRED #07965025

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

    Public Records for 780 Lake Road

    Taxable ValueLand$594,959Additions$669,355Total$1,264,314
    Tax Record2025$68,900 ($5,742 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt7,295 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,295 SqFtStories1Lot Size61,420 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963CountyLAKEAPN12-34-102-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 780 Lake 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: 780 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $4,850,000
    5
    7,438
    65,340
    $5,650,000
    8
    13,602
    137,649
    $5,650,000
    13,602
    137,650
    6
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    57,064
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    5,995
    55,321
    6
    5,185
    40,681

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