This three-story vintage home, known as the Frank W. Read House, is located in East Lake Forest in a coveted, close-to-town location, and is situated on almost an acre of beautiful, landscaped property! Vintage features include many original details such as wood floors, a beautiful staircase, high ceilings, built-ins, and multiple sun rooms with lovely views of the yard. Completely updated top to bottom over the last year, this home now enjoys four finished levels, five new bathrooms, a stunning white kitchen, and a four-car, tandem garage. The updates are comprehensive with all new mechanicals, roof, windows, and finishes. You can move right into this gem! Walk the property to enjoy the size and beauty of this lot. NEW in last 12 months: central air conditioning added, changed old boiler & radiator heat system to new gas furnace system, asphalt shingle roof, gutters, windows, kitchen, four bathrooms renovated (one upgraded from half to full bath). Finished basement including bathroom added, laundry room with new washer & dryer, new staircase & egress window added. Exterior stucco work and paint. Garage renovation with new roof, garage door, siding, epoxy floor & electric car capable. New wood floors through much of the house, refinished wood floors. Extensive electrical improvements including recessed lighting throughout, internet ready, light fixtures. Interior paint, cement patio and walkway, driveway. Massive landscaping work with incredible tree removal and many new plantings.
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$1,575,000
496 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.81 Acres Lot
$1,892,900 Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$7,342 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,892,900
$1.67M - $2.16M
$7,342/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 02, 2023 at 12:02am
Listing courtesy of:
Suzanne Myers 847-421-4635,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Paige Dooley
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11669398
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X22
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X19
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X25
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X19
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X19
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Cellar,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Tandem, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.81 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12334040260000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2023 | Sold | $1,575,000-4.5%$394/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11669398 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2023 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$413/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11669398 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2023 | Contingent | $1,650,000$413/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11669398 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+117.1%$413/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11669398 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2021 | Sold | $760,000+1.5%$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10166270 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,239 +11.4% | $348,202 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $17,265 +7% | $305,698 +7% |
| 2021 | $16,135 +2.3% | $285,765 +0.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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