965 Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$5,650,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 13,602 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $478 |
| Beds: | 8 |
| Baths: | 11 |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Property Taxes: | $74,128 |
| Days On Market: | 1154 |
| Lot Size: | 3,16 |
Description
Fairlawn , designed by Delano & Aldrich,Privately secluded Estate with a gated entrance. The symmetry of the red brick Georgian design delights on arrival. Designed in 1923 by New York-based architects, Delano and Aldrich, Fairlawn is in a category by itself. . Reflecting gracious elegance, majestic room sizes and a flowing floor plan. This magnificent residence sits on 3.16 acres of spectacular green gardens that was designed as a series of rooms. As one of the finest residences along Chicago's North Shore, Fairlawn was completed in 1925. Symmetrical scale rooms with high ceilings, cozy fireplaces, a paneled library, a sun room with beautiful murals, grand living/ball room and dining room. The third floor hosts a fun domed space. There is a new kitchen with custom cabinets & top of the line appliances, it opens up to the family room & has easy access to the pool. There are 7 car garages attached to the main house by a heated tunnel. The separate coach house includes: bedroom, bathroom, Kitchen & a living room. There is a green house. Recent updates : new boiler system, new kitchen, Bluestone patio around the pool, Ruckus Wi-Fi system throughout & hot water heaters. Fairlawn is a private retreat, located in the heart of East Lake Forest, across from the beach & the park. History :in 1857 Farwell purchased 18 acres. Fairlawn was built in 1870 by Senator Charles Benjamin Farwell who was one of Lake Forest's original settlers. 1891 the first golf game reported in the midwest teed off on a small seven hole course built on the estate front yard. In 1920: the house burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1923 by his daughter Grace, founder of the Chicago Arts Club. The estate has been through many changes . In 1950 the property was subdivided into 9 lots. Today Fairlawn sits on 3.16 spectacular acres.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1925 | |
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| 3.16 |
| Lake | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 11464563 | |
| 12341020030000 |
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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| 17 Jan, 2018 | Sold | $3,725,000 | MRED MLS |
| 26 Dec, 2017 | Under contract | $4,500,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $5,200,000 | MRED MLS |
| 1 Mar, 2017 | Listed for sale | $5,900,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Nov, 2022 | Sold | $5,650,000 | MRED MLS |
| 18 Aug, 2022 | Under contract | $6,500,000 | MRED MLS |
| 14 Jul, 2022 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 8
Bedrooms Above Ground: 8
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 11
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
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Basement Description: Unfinished,Cellar,Exterior Access,Storage Space
Other Specifics
| 7 | |
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| Brick,Gravel,Circular | |
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| 175.4X152.1X395.1X442.8X20 | |
| Interior Stair | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2018 | $90,911 |
| 2022 | $74,128 |
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