1689 Lake Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois 60035


$950,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,061
Cost/Sqft: $310
Beds: 3
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1906
Property Taxes: $30,245
Days On Market: 1882
Lot Size: 0,66
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Description

Frank Lloyd Wright's Millard House, completely renovated with the finest up to date materials, finishes, and design in demand today. This is one magnificent home and an architecture fan's paradise. Irreplaceable art glass windows, original fixtures and hardware, fireplaces, and millwork all in a legendary design with great flow and some of the best features ever designed by Wright. The first floor offers a gourmet kitchen with sub-Zero, tons of cabinets, and all the bells and whistles, open to a lovely dining room perfect for entertaining. There's also a huge built-in pantry perfect for warehouse club storage. Enormous great room perfect for casual living with Wright's signature fireplace and access to the covered porch, and a den/office with access to the rear deck and yard. A powder room and laundry/mudroom with built-in cubbies, and a dog/utility shower complete the first floor. Upstairs the primary bedroom features a fireplace, lovely dressing room, luxury bath, and private balcony. Similarly, the two other bedrooms also have outstanding baths and walk-in closets with built-ins. The lower level is finished with an additional bedroom, full bath, playroom and exercise area. Newly installed radiant heat throughout and highly efficient space-pak air conditioning. Oversized attached garage. Tons of light and air. Plenty of storage, too. All situated on approximately 2/3 of an acre a 1/2 block from Lake Michigan in one of East Highland Park's premier locations. Walk to town, train, and parks, too. Truly remarkable! A WOW HOUSE!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1906
Full
No
0.66
Lake
— / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
10785807
16243070050000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Indian Trail Elementary School
112
Middle School
Edgewood Middle School
112 Not in DB
High School
Highland Park High School
113 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
15 Dec, 2015 Sold $687,500 MRED MLS
18 Oct, 2015 Under contract $749,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $799,000 MRED MLS
27 Apr, 2015 Listed for sale $799,000 MRED MLS
12 Aug, 2020 Sold $950,000 MRED MLS
20 Jul, 2020 Under contract $950,000 MRED MLS
17 Jul, 2020 Listed for sale $950,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Den,Great Room,Play Room,Exercise Room,Foyer
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished

Other Specifics

2
Asphalt,Brick
Balcony, Deck, Porch
151.6 X 174.8 X 137.4 X 23
Full
Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Not in DB
Wood Burning

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2015 $21,635
2020 $30,245

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