720 Newcastle Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$1,087,500
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 5,455 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $219 |
| Beds: | 6 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1980 |
| Property Taxes: | $16,407 |
| Days On Market: | 2266 |
| Lot Size: | 0,54 |
Description
Exquisite & gracious all brick Georgian home w/ incredible attention to detail, ideal entertaining layout & low taxes! This spacious home offers superior finishes, updated high end kitchen, blue stone patios and an easy to maintain yard across from private park and tennis courts. Some highlights include grand two-story entry, front & back stairs, 2nd floor laundry, deep three car garage, mudroom with cubbies, finished lower level w/ bathroom & storage, 1st floor office, 9" ceilings everywhere and a 6th bedroom perfect for a nanny or in-law arrangement. Kitchen is a chef's dream w/ custom cabinetry, 4 ovens, 6 burner cooktop with wall mounted pot filler, double-sized Subzero freezer & double-sized Subzero refrigerator, warming drawer and crumb catcher! Easy commute to downtown Chicago and Ohare with walk to train and close to the 41/94 and 294 expressways. Walk to Starbucks, Sushi Kushi, and grocery. Absolute perfection!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Georgian | |
| 1980 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.54 |
| Lake | |
| — | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan,Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 10489528 | |
| 16064030360000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Everett 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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr, 2014 | Sold | $1,315,000 | MRED MLS |
| 23 Feb, 2014 | Under contract | $1,390,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Feb, 2014 | Listed for sale | $1,390,000 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Nov, 2019 | Sold | $1,087,500 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Sep, 2019 | Under contract | $1,195,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Aug, 2019 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Jun, 2025 | Sold | $1,449,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Apr, 2025 | Under contract | $1,449,000 | MRED MLS |
| 14 Apr, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,449,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Floor Type: Hardwood
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Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Double Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Foyer,Game Room,Mud Room,Recreation Room,Study,Heated Sun Room,Walk In Closet
Basement Description: Finished
Other Specifics
| 3 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Asphalt | |
| Patio | |
| Corner Lot,Landscaped | |
| 134X130X248X212 | |
| Full,Unfinished | |
| Full | |
| Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Second Floor Laundry | |
| Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Disposal | |
| Not in DB | |
| Tennis Courts, Sidewalks, Street Paved | |
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| — | |
| Gas Log, Gas Starter |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2014 | $14,640 |
| 2019 | $16,407 |
| 2025 | $17,784 |
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