280 Basswood Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$975,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,715
Cost/Sqft: $296
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1986
Property Taxes: $16,468
Days On Market: 431
Lot Size: 0,48
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Description

Spectacular and situated in desirable Onwentsia Gardens, this custom all brick home certainly has immense curb appeal and an inviting floor plan for both entertaining and family living. Features include hardwood floors (on both 1st and 2nd floors), high ceilings (over 9 feet), crown moldings, new Marvin windows, French doors, sky light, tray ceilings, 2 fireplaces with gas logs, and a 3 car attached garage. The gracious 2 story foyer is graced with a stunning curved staircase and Palladian window which opens to a grand sized living room with dentil moldings and lovely fireplace with marble surround. Separate dining room has tray ceiling, rich crown moldings, and Wainscoting. The large family room with wet bar, built-ins, and brick fireplace with gas logs also opens to the grand deck area and is accessible to the bright kitchen. This roomy kitchen with oak cabinets, island, new double ovens, desk area, pantry, and large eat-in breakfast room overlooks the expansive deck and beautifully landscaped backyard. Additionally, on the 1st floor there is a private bedroom with full bath that could serve either as guest/nanny quarters or a study/den area. Upstairs has all hardwood flooring with 4 additional bedrooms. The Primary suite boasts a tall tray ceiling, walk-in closets, and a luxury bath with double sinks, a whirlpool, and a separate shower. There is a large closet (33' x 15') adjacent to one of the master bedroom closets as well. The family bedroom closets are all walk-in, and there is an additional linen closet in the hallway. Downstairs a lovely curved stairway takes you to the basement, which provides copious storage space and work areas. A new hot water heater in 2024. There are many beautiful architectural designs and finishes seen throughout this spacious home on a half-acre lot. It is truly a remarkable home located in a neighborhood you will love!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1986
No
0.48
Lake
750 / Annual
12160403
16052021170000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Cherokee 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:
18 Oct, 2024 Sold $975,000 MRED MLS
19 Sep, 2024 Under contract $1,099,000 MRED MLS
16 Sep, 2024 Listed for sale $1,099,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
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Location: —
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

3
125.80X190X90.62X202.25
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2024 $16,468

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