331 Granby Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$799,000
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For Sale
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| Status: | Active |
| Sqft: | 1,245 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $642 |
| Beds: | 2 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Property Taxes: | $5,638 |
| Days On Market: | 71 |
| Lot Size: | 0,05 |
Description
Transformed Storybook Cottage One Block From Downtown Lake Forest. Just moments from the train, shopping, dining, and the beach. Tucked along a quiet enclave in East Lake Forest, this extensively renovated 1925 gabled cottage offers the best of in-town living just down the street. Storybook charm gives the home instant curb appeal while bright, sunny interiors blend vintage character with modern updates-the result of the current owner's meticulous stewardship. Tall ceilings, arched doorways, traditional millwork, and newly lightened original hardwood floors give the main level a timeless quality. The living and dining areas can function as a flexible, open-flow space, equally suited to everyday living and casual entertaining. The kitchen has been completely reimagined with modern appointments, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Samsung appliances, a farmhouse sink, updated cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a well-organized pantry. Just beyond, a rear mudroom offers practical access to the fenced backyard. The first-floor bedroom, with abundant natural light, has easy access to a renovated full bath and direct access to the second floor. Upstairs, the architecture shifts into a cozier scale-a pair of tandem rooms with pitched ceilings ideal for bedrooms, a playroom, or a cozy creative retreat. The fully finished lower level expands the home's footprint. Featuring painted exposed ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, and thoughtful zoning to accommodate multiple functions, it includes a large recreation area, an office or bonus room, an added full bath, a new laundry room, and generous closeted storage. A rare walkout feature connects directly to the backyard with a storage room beyond. Outside, the property has been transformed with new landscaping, a paver patio, new fencing, and cozy front porch. Behind the scenes, major mechanical upgrades-new copper water service and lines, new electrical, a new furnace and boiler, new HVAC units, a new hot water heater-bring peace of mind to a home with nearly a century of character. Every space reflects the care of a thoughtful renovation that honors the charm of a 1920s cottage while elevating the way the home lives today. If you're seeking in-town proximity, vintage style, and move-in ready spaces in the heart of Lake Forest, this home checks all of the boxes.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1925 | |
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| No | |
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| Lake | |
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| 12518054 | |
| 12283150140000 |
Nearby Schools
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Grade School
Sheridan Elementary School |
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Middle School
Deer Path Middle School |
67 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 29 Oct, 2015 | Sold | $258,000 | MRED MLS |
| 24 Aug, 2015 | Under contract | $275,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $299,500 | MRED MLS |
| 10 Jul, 2015 | Listed for sale | $299,500 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Nov, 2025 | Listed for sale | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Nov, 2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: —
Basement Description: —
Other Specifics
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| 39X93X29X68 | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2015 | $2,192 |
| 2025 | $5,638 |
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