1271 Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$3,499,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 6,134
Cost/Sqft: $570
Beds: 5
Baths: 8
Year Built: 1999
Property Taxes: $52,737
Days On Market: 23
Lot Size: 1,40
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Description

Stately French Normandy-style home located on 1.4 pristine acres down an exclusive private lane just minutes from downtown Lake Forest! Custom-built by Gene Martin in 1999, this beautiful home is the culmination of thoughtful design, luxurious finishes, solid construction, and loving care. With 6,134 sq. ft. above ground, the home has 5 bedrooms (all with en suite bathrooms), 7.1 bathrooms, 10'+ ceilings throughout, and oak hardwood floors. A stunning, two-story foyer w/ a sweeping staircase greets you as you enter the home. On either side of the foyer, the living room & dining room have gorgeous millwork, Scalamandre window treatments, and "sister" gas fireplaces. A beautiful de Giulio kitchen w/ custom pine cabinetry, granite countertops, high-end appliances (Viking, Sub Zero, Meile), a large island & eating area is right off the dining room, and leads into the handsome family room w/ bay windows, a coffered ceiling, and majestic fireplace. Down the back hallway, you'll find a large library/office w/ built-in shelves, pocket doors, and access to a small, private patio. At the end of the hallway is the large Guest Suite that also could be a 2nd Primary bedroom and features a 14' tray ceiling, a morning kitchen w/ beverage refrigerator, sink & microwave, large windows, and a bright bathroom w/ marble floors & countertops. A large screened porch w/ knotty pine ceiling is just off the kitchen & family room, and a mudroom/laundry room leads out to the 4-car heated garage. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms including the impressive Primary Suite that features a 12' vaulted ceiling, a balcony overlooking the backyard, a morning kitchen, a separate water closet w/ bidet, a massive walk-in closet w/ island, a bonus room that could be an office, exercise room, craft room or just additional storage, and a stunning circular bathroom w/ two vanities, a circular jetted tub & a large walk-in shower. The expansive, finished lower level contains a large 2nd family room w/ fireplace, a game room w/ lots of closet space, a full bathroom, and a big storage room. Outside, there is a newer circular driveway, a large bluestone patio just off the screened porch, a smaller bluestone patio off of the library/office, a slate roof, a sprinkler system, and many beautiful, professionally landscaped plantings and flower beds. The home is ideally situated close to town, Metra, shopping, restaurants, Lake Michigan, and the highway. This incredible property is a "must see!"

Property Specifics

Single Family
1999
No
1.4
Lake
1500 / Annual
12445906
12292030190000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Sheridan Elementary School
67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
67 Not in DB
High School
Lake Forest High School
115 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
1 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $3,499,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Third Bedroom Info:
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 8
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Bidet,Full Body Spray Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
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Other Specifics

4
352x260x334x78
Dormer,Unfinished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $52,737

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