178 Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$880,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 2,300 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $402 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1915 |
| Property Taxes: | $16,361 |
| Days On Market: | 1599 |
| Lot Size: | 0,52 |
Description
Located in Lake Forest's historic downtown area, this picturesque home blends the best of the charm and character of an older elegant home with many thoughtful improvements and upgrades over the years. Welcomed by a beautiful walkway gate you will be enchanted by the privacy, the 1/2 acre lot with mature trees and sweeping lawns, the side porch, and the lovely screened porch. Features include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, intricate moldings, and gorgeous windows. An interior rehab in 2010 included all 3 floors plus the finished basement with new flooring, a stunning new kitchen, 3 new baths, new electrical, light fixtures, beams in the primary suite, living room crown molding, new fireplace mantel, 2 furnaces and 2 a/c units. The exterior rehab in 2010 included new roof, gutters, landscaping, new garage door, exterior light fixtures, and shutters. A nicely flowing floor plan includes space for one and all to gather in the gracious formal living room, kitchen with island, pretty dining area, comfortable family room plus the 3rd floor bonus room/den and the spacious finished basement with rec rooms. Exterior was recently painted, new sump pump, new hot water heater. Enjoy the wonderful and convenient in town living near shopping, Metra train station, restaurants, schools, parks, open lands, and Lake Michigan! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a captivating home on a delightfully spacious property in East Lake Forest. Easy to show
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1915 | |
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| No | |
| 0.52 |
| Lake | |
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| — / Not Applicable | |
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| 11131560 | |
| 12331180250000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Sheridan Elementary School |
67 | — | |
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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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| 20 Apr, 2023 | Sold | $880,000 | MRED MLS |
| 14 Feb, 2023 | Under contract | $925,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $1,020,000 | MRED MLS |
| 22 Jun, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Floor Type: —
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Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: —
Basement Description: Finished
Other Specifics
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| Asphalt | |
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| 122 X 204 X 93 X 64 X 31 X | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2023 | $16,361 |
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