Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds10,907 sqft

855 Rosemary Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.92 acresLot Size
1909Year Built
$394/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

One of Howard Van Doren Shaw's finest interpretations of an English country estate is Lake Forest's Barrell House, built for Finley Barrell in 1909. Restored beyond its original grandeur and modernized for today's high tech and energy efficient lifestyle, the home is professionally decorated in magazine-worthy fashion, so every room and view is a treat to take in. Grand in scale yet ever so inviting, the interior is designed for seamless access to the outdoors, with numerous French doors opening...One of Howard Van Doren Shaw's finest interpretations of an English country estate is Lake Forest's Barrell House, built for Finley Barrell in 1909. Restored beyond its original grandeur and modernized for today's high tech and energy efficient lifestyle, the home is professionally decorated in magazine-worthy fashion, so every room and view is a treat to take in. Grand in scale yet ever so inviting, the interior is designed for seamless access to the outdoors, with numerous French doors opening to an Italianate veranda overlooking the sweeping south lawn, or the recessed garden to the east, with a statuary fountain framed in boxwood hedge and roses. This enchanting manor with its signature triple gable facade, introduces a vaulted barrel ceiling along the entry hall that sets the stage for the many treasures to be discovered within. Architecturally and historically significant, this is where past and present are intertwined for an outcome that is simply Van Doren Shaw inspired.

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Residential

    Listing closed: 04/03/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09044520
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $3,955,000

    Avg days on market

    62

    Sale-to-list ratio

    91.4%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    Property Information for 855 Rosemary Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $64,825 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: SHIELDS
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac, Zoned
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 5
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
    • Architectural Style: English

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1909
    • Lot Size: 1.92 AC / 83,635 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 Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • 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: Yes

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Second Floor Laundry
    • Num Of Rooms: 13
    • Bedrooms Total: 7
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Full
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 7
    • Air Conditioning: Space Pac, Zoned
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
    • Room Type: Atrium, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Eating Area, Gallery, Library, Screened Porch
    • Num of Baths: 6.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch Screened
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 295 X 182 X 309 X 201
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular,Side Drive
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Slate
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 25
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X18
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 21X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 21X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 21X15
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 15X15
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 10X8
    Bedroom #7 Information
    • 7th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 7
    • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 15X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 28X17
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 17X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X17
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Second
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 8X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 39X19
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 17X12
    Atrium Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Atrium
    • Dimensions: 44X13
    Gallery Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Gallery
    • Dimensions: 45X11
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 31X18
    Library Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Library
    • Dimensions: 26X17

    Property History for 855 Rosemary Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 3, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09044520

    $4,300,000—
    Jan 26, 2017

    Pending

    MRED #09044520

    —
    Sep 21, 2015

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #09044520

    $4,995,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/03/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09044520

    $4,300,000
    01/26/2017

    Pending

    MRED #09044520

    —
    09/21/2015

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #09044520

    $4,995,000

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

    Public Records for 855 Rosemary Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $344,582

    Additions

    $874,851
    Total$1,219,433

    Tax Record

    2025

    $72,924 ($6,077 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    0

    Baths

    7

    Total Finished SqFt

    10,908 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    10,908 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    59,024 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1910

    County

    LAKE

    APN

    12-34-303-024

    Fireplace Type

    Has Fireplace

    Schools near 855 Rosemary 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: 855 Rosemary Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $4,300,000
    7
    10,907
    83,635
    $950,000
    –
    –
    –
    27,878
    $1,575,000
    4
    4,526
    32,530
    –
    –
    3,230
    23,087
    $1,650,000
    –
    4,236
    39,082
    –
    –
    5,095
    25,339

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