63 Franklin Place, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$734,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,379
Cost/Sqft: $221
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1962
Property Taxes: $11,803
Days On Market: 254
Lot Size: 0,44
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Description

Set on an exceptional .443-acre parcel in the very heart of downtown Lake Forest, this rare offering presents an extraordinary opportunity to build new amid some of the area's most distinguished multi-million-dollar residences. Mere steps from acclaimed restaurants, charming boutiques, parks, and everyday conveniences-and just moments to Lake Forest High School and the lakefront-this location delivers the ultimate blend of lifestyle, walkability, and long-term value. The existing residence requires substantial renovation and is best suited for redevelopment, allowing a discerning buyer or builder to fully reimagine the site and create a custom home that reflects today's luxury standards while harmonizing with the surrounding estate-caliber properties. With nearly half an acre of prime, level land in one of Lake Forest's most coveted neighborhoods, this is a truly rare chance to secure an irreplaceable homesite where the value is unequivocally in the land and the possibilities are as compelling as the address itself.

Property Specifics

Single Family
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1962
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0.44
Lake
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12552794
12283010110000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Sheridan 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:
23 Feb, 2026 Sold $734,000 MRED MLS
27 Jan, 2026 Under contract $525,000 MRED MLS
23 Jan, 2026 Listed for sale $525,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

4
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120X160X118X175
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Not in DB
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Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $11,803

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