Nestled at the end of a serene cul-de-sac, enveloped by towering, mature trees, and enjoying lake views from its position just one house away from Lake Michigan, this custom-built, 6 bedrooms/4-full and 1-half bath home on a secluded 1.5-acre parcel encapsulates the best of everything North Shore living has to offer. With the kitchen and numerous rooms offering year-round partial views of the lake, easy access to the beach, schools, town, and train station by foot or bike, abundant outdoor entertainment spaces, and an array of sunlit offices and study areas, this home epitomizes modern family living. The kitchen, awash in natural light, is ideal for hosting large gatherings with its top-tier commercial appliances, dual sinks, ovens, dishwashers, a supplementary storage pantry, a butler's pantry, and a formal dining room. Step into a unique walled garden sanctuary surrounded by blue stone hardscapes, a screened porch with heated floor, and an outdoor shower. The second floor, bathed in natural light, offers five bedrooms and ample space and privacy for family and guests. The master bedroom features a wood-burning fireplace, steam shower, coffee/wine bar, and his-and-hers walk-in closets. The third floor, with lake views, can serve as an office, playroom, lounge, or a tranquil retreat. The lower level encompasses a completely remodeled laundry room with new double washers/dryers, expansive storage areas, a versatile recreation space, and comprehensive workout facilities for the entire family. All-brick custom construction spanning four floors of living space, additional highlights include a first-floor office or 6th bedroom with a full bath, a large mudroom with a dog wash, an oversized, heated, three-car attached garage with direct basement access, and your own private meditation trail weaving through the expansive property. The exterior was freshly painted in 2021, a new driveway was poured in 2018, and the current owners upgraded all landscape lighting, automated sprinkler systems, three gas furnaces, and two air conditioners. Professionally landscaped and maintained by Mariani Landscape. This property offers a rare blend of in-town convenience and North Shore seclusion, with year-round lake views in the heart of Chicago's Northshore. Currently, in just the second ownership, this home was designed by architect Rob Douglass and built by Traditional Concepts Builders. Interior design by Teresa Manns Design.
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$3,200,000
520 Forest Cove Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
6beds
5,637sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1.46 Acres Lot
$2,900,500 Zestimate®
$568/sqft
$7,641 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,900,500
$2.26M - $3.60M
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 18, 2024 at 12:00am
Listing courtesy of:
Alissa McNicholas 847-530-3098,
Compass,
Lori Baker 847-863-1791,
Compass
Bought with:
Sue Carey
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11903099
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X15
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 527 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X17
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1050 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X30
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 406 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,637 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 1.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 149X251X220X250X20
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 12214020780000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Bluff
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2024 | Sold | $3,200,000-5.9%$568/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11903099 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2024 | Pending sale | $3,400,000$603/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11903099 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2023 | Contingent | $3,400,000$603/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11903099 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,400,000+83.8%$603/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11903099 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2012 | Sold | $1,850,000-25.9%$328/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07905517 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2011 | Price change | $2,495,000-7.4%$443/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest #07905517 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000-10%$478/sqft |
Source: Koenig & Strey Real Living #07885985 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2011 | Listing removed | $2,995,000$531/sqft |
Source: Prudential Rubloff #07437830 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000$531/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #07437830 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2010 | Listing removed | $2,995,000$531/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #07437830 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2010 | Price change | $2,995,000-2.6%$531/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #07437830 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2010 | Price change | $3,075,000-3.1%$546/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #07437830 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2009 | Listed for sale | $3,175,000+477.3%$563/sqft |
Source: Luxury Real Estate #1002252 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/1996 | Sold | $550,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,481 +22.3% | $1,072,891 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $58,431 +3.6% | $989,022 +19.1% |
| 2021 | $56,401 +2.4% | $830,513 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $55,069 +3.7% | $827,903 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $53,101 +14.1% | $812,705 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $46,557 | $737,956 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $46,557 +4.4% | $725,621 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $44,574 +3.5% | $690,673 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $43,062 +2.7% | $650,351 +6.4% |
| 2014 | $41,924 -6.1% | $611,302 -12.7% |
| 2012 | $44,654 -6.3% | $700,028 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $47,632 -7.9% | $773,011 -15.6% |
| 2010 | $51,689 +1.1% | $915,608 -11.4% |
| 2009 | $51,126 -2.7% | $1,032,879 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $52,548 +20.7% | $1,062,492 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $43,552 +6.5% | $1,033,955 |
| 2005 | $40,889 +4.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $39,177 +15.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $33,836 +3.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $32,634 +10% | -- |
| 2001 | $29,657 +2.9% | $560,544 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $28,818 | $530,826 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lake Bluff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Bluff Elementary School
- Middle: Lake Bluff Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 65
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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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Bluff
- 60044
- 520 Forest Cove Rd