Located in Lake Forest's historic downtown area, this picturesque home blends the best of the charm and character of an older elegant home with many thoughtful improvements and upgrades over the years. Welcomed by a beautiful walkway gate you will be enchanted by the privacy, the 1/2 acre lot with mature trees and sweeping lawns, the side porch, and the lovely screened porch. Features include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, intricate moldings, and gorgeous windows. An interior rehab in 2010 included all 3 floors plus the finished basement with new flooring, a stunning new kitchen, 3 new baths, new electrical, light fixtures, beams in the primary suite, living room crown molding, new fireplace mantel, 2 furnaces and 2 a/c units. The exterior rehab in 2010 included new roof, gutters, landscaping, new garage door, exterior light fixtures, and shutters. A nicely flowing floor plan includes space for one and all to gather in the gracious formal living room, kitchen with island, pretty dining area, comfortable family room plus the 3rd floor bonus room/den and the spacious finished basement with rec rooms. Exterior was recently painted, new sump pump, new hot water heater. Enjoy the wonderful and convenient in town living near shopping, Metra train station, restaurants, schools, parks, open lands, and Lake Michigan! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a captivating home on a delightfully spacious property in East Lake Forest. Easy to show
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$880,000
178 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
2,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
0.53 Acres Lot
$1,162,200 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$3,840 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,162,200
$1.06M - $1.30M
$3,840/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 20, 2023 at 12:41pm
Listing courtesy of:
Daria Andrews, ABR 847-477-3794,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Cory Green
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11131560
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X18
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Dimensions: 122 X 204 X 93 X 64 X 31 X 136
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional parcels included: 12331180100000
- Parcel number: 12331180250000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2023 | Sold | $880,000-4.9%$383/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11131560 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2023 | Contingent | $925,000$402/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11131560 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2022 | Price change | $925,000-9.3%$402/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11131560 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2022 | Price change | $1,020,000-6.8%$443/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11131560 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Price change | $1,095,000-7.6%$476/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11131560 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,696 +11.5% | $293,304 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $14,979 +2.9% | $265,281 +7% |
| 2021 | $14,558 +2.3% | $247,984 +0.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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