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  • $1,886,500

    949 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    5beds
    3,894sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1897
    0.63 Acres Lot
    $1,886,500 Zestimate®
    $484/sqft
    $7,539 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,886,500

    $1.58M - $2.24M

    $7,539/mo

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    What's special

    A hidden gem tucked into the woods behind the quaint pillars just across from the Winter Club! This almost 4000sf Gardner's Cottage, originally part of the Woodleigh Estate, designed by Alfred Granger, sits on a beautiful, landscaped .63 acre lot! Old meets new in this quaint home with 2002 addition encompassing Family room, 1st floor Office, and finished Lower Level with extra BR and bath. Darling white kitchen offers cozy space to cook, relax and enjoy and is adjacent to the awesome Family room! French window eating space is the perfect place for a cup of coffee or breakfast with the entire family! Living room and Dining room are expansive and perfect place for large group gatherings. Master suite with fireplace plus 3 additional family bedrooms on second floor (one en suite and the other 2 with Jack & Jill bath.) Gorgeous yard with 2 private patios, mature landscaping as well as "The Little House" create an unforgettable setting! Location is second to none! Priced to sell!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,894 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    Lot
    • Size: 0.63 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1228407045

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1897

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Storage
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Basement
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Foyer
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Mud
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Pending
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 7 Name: Office
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Kitchen Flooring: Terracotta
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Terracotta
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Storage, Breakfast Room, 5th Bedroom, Mud Room
    • Additional Sales Information: List Agent Must Accompany
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Exterior Property Features: Storage Shed
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
    • Lot Dimensions: 151X175X150X158
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Office
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement (Y/N): Partial
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Laundry Level: Not Applicable
    • Style Of House: English
    • Addtl Room 6 Name: Breakfast Rm

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/8/2018Sold$825,000-10.8%$212/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09660683 Report a problem
    2/8/2018Listed for sale$925,000$238/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #09660683 Report a problem
    10/17/2017Pending sale$925,000$238/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09660683 Report a problem
    9/25/2017Price change$925,000-5.1%$238/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09660683 Report a problem
    6/15/2017Price change$975,000-15.2%$250/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09660683 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$24,995 +11%$461,475 +13.9%
    2022$22,516 +2.9%$405,144 +7%
    2021$21,879 +2.3%$378,728 +0.3%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60045

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Sheridan Elementary School
    • Middle: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

    $1,886,500