55 Rue Foret, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$750,000
|  Sold | |
| Status: | Closed | 
| Sqft: | 3,957 | 
| Cost/Sqft: | $210 | 
| Beds: | 5 | 
| Baths: | 5 | 
| Year Built: | 1987 | 
| Property Taxes: | $13,599 | 
| Days On Market: | 1635 | 
| Lot Size: | 1,84 | 
Description
Renovation Opportunity! Loads of potential! Handsome brick Georgian home on nearly 2 acres in picturesque Lake Forest cul-de-sac setting. Gorgeous, expansive back yard setting with plenty of room for a pool, hockey rink, tennis, sport or pickleball court. Dramatic circular driveway and three car attached garage. Two-story foyer with bridal staircase. Spacious living room and dining room with attractive bay windows and fireplace. Sunny family room with brick fireplace opens to eat-in kitchen with island, desk area, bay window and plenty of cabinet space. Rare first floor 5th bedroom (or office) & full bath. First floor laundry room. Upstairs the primary bedroom suite features a high ceiling, fireplace, walk in closet & spacious bathroom with separate shower and tub Three additional generous bedrooms on 2nd floor, one en-suite, and an oversized Jack & Jill bathroom with double sinks and separate shower, tub & water closet. Spacious finished basement recreation room and abundant storage space. Such a great location with a neighborhood path connecting to gorgeous Elawa Farms walking trails. Super convenient to shopping, train, tollway & Route 41. Cedar roof is approx 10 years old. Incredible opportunity & tremendous value, bring your contractor along with your inner Joanna Gaines and have fun making this classic house your own! Home being sold "as-is".
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Georgian | |
| 1987 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 1.84 | 
| Lake | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 11082176 | |
| 12314080080000 | 
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade School Everett 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: | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul, 2021 | Sold | $750,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 18 May, 2021 | Under contract | $830,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 10 May, 2021 | Listed for sale | $830,000 | MRED MLS | 
 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                    Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Eating Area,Office,Other Room,Foyer,Bedroom 5
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Other Specifics
| 3 | |
| — | |
| Asphalt | |
| Deck, Dog Run | |
| Cul-De-Sac,Landscaped | |
| 80150 | |
| — | |
| Full | |
| Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal | |
| Not in DB | |
| Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Gas Log | 
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes | 
|---|---|
| 2021 | $13,599 | 
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