Sold693d on marketHistoric · 130 yrs
1296 N Green Bay Rd
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$2,675,000
$514/sqft
4Beds
6Baths
5,200Sqft
0.88 acLot
1896Built
Property DNA
English Style
Built 1896 · 130 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio · Screened
3 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Gas Log · Living Room · Master Bedroom · Other
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Heated Garage · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
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693 days on market
Established listing
$514/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1896 · Historic
Howard Van Doren Shaw's "Broad Lea" renovations in 2018,19 & 20 and then decorated to perfection! Entirely new gourmet kitchen and family room, new designer baths with Waterworks, glass conservatory, new screen porches spectacular private setting on nearly an acre of mature trees, bluestone patios. New home office with Marvin windows, heated floor & custom cabinetry. 2nd floor includes primary bedroom with 2 bathrooms and 2 walk in closets, 2 additional bedrooms and bathrooms, 2nd floor laundry and office with sleeping porch. 3rd floor completely re- developed into workout room, guest suite, sitting room, 2nd office and kitchenette. New roof 2020. The master suite has been transformed, light and bright, his and hers baths and closets. A beautiful sleeping porch await the summer nights and sounds of the prairie. Step out your door it's a short hop to Ragdale Meadow to enjoy all that Open Lands has to offer. Room for a pool. This house is a 10!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights new designer baths, heated floor, and master suite as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$17,006/month
Principal & Interest$13,439
Property Tax$2,675
Insurance$892
Down payment20% ($535,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,140,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1896
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.88 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleEnglish
Year built1896
Stories3
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofShake
ConstructionBrick, Cedar
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Partial
Fireplaces3
Lot0.88 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$36,280
Parcel1229200013
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths5
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Wet Bar
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Bar Fridge
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Wine Refrigerator
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Gas Log
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Other
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Dog Run
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
Heated Garage
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Cedar
Patio & Porch
Patio
Screened
Lot Features
Landscaped
Security
Security System
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second20×30 ft600 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second17×13 ft221 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second15×14 ft210 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Third16×11 ft176 sqft
Bar Entertainment
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Breakfast Room
Main10×8 ft80 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market693
Est. value$2,921,000
Est. rent$7,584/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$514
On marketApr 18, 2024
PostedApr 18, 2024
Last sold$2,675,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 19, 2024
Tour days6
Views62
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
25 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 17, 2024Sold$2,675,000$514MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 25, 2024Contingent$2,749,000$529MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 18, 2024Listed For Sale$2,749,000$529MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 18, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 16, 2023Listed For Sale$2,749,500$529MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 16, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 2, 2023Listed For Sale$2,795,000$538MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 2, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 25, 2023Contingent$2,795,000$538MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 21, 2023Price Change$2,795,000$538MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 19, 2023Listed For Sale$2,775,000$534MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 19, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 16, 2023Listed For Sale$2,995,000$576MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 25, 2023Contingent$2,995,000$576MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 10, 2023Listed For Sale$2,995,000$576MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 19, 2017Sold$2,450,000$471MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 27, 2017Pending Sale$2,595,000$499Griffith Grant & Lackie
Jan 24, 2017Listed For Sale$2,595,000$499Griffith Grant & Lackie
Jun 13, 2010Listing Removed$2,495,000$480NRT Chicago
Mar 19, 2009Price Change$2,495,000$480NRT Chicago
Oct 25, 2008Price Change$2,749,000$529NRT Chicago
Oct 8, 2008Price Change$2,474,100$476NRT Chicago
Jun 19, 2008Listed For Sale$2,749,000$529NRT Chicago
Mar 20, 1998Sold$1,242,000$239Public Record
Apr 4, 1994Sold$578,666$111Public Record
Sold$2,675,000
May 17, 2024•$514/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$2,749,000
Apr 25, 2024•$529/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,749,000
Apr 18, 2024•$529/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Apr 18, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,749,500
Sep 16, 2023•$529/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Sep 16, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,795,000
Aug 2, 2023•$538/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Aug 2, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$2,795,000
Jul 25, 2023•$538/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$2,795,000
Jul 21, 2023•$538/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,775,000
Jul 19, 2023•$534/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jul 19, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,995,000
Jun 16, 2023•$576/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$2,995,000
May 25, 2023•$576/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,995,000
Apr 10, 2023•$576/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$2,450,000
May 19, 2017•$471/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$2,595,000
Feb 27, 2017•$499/sqft•Griffith Grant & Lackie
Listed For Sale$2,595,000
Jan 24, 2017•$499/sqft•Griffith Grant & Lackie
Listing Removed$2,495,000
Jun 13, 2010•$480/sqft•NRT Chicago
Price Change$2,495,000
Mar 19, 2009•$480/sqft•NRT Chicago
Price Change$2,749,000
Oct 25, 2008•$529/sqft•NRT Chicago
Price Change$2,474,100
Oct 8, 2008•$476/sqft•NRT Chicago
Listed For Sale$2,749,000
Jun 19, 2008•$529/sqft•NRT Chicago
Sold$1,242,000
Mar 20, 1998•$239/sqft•Public Record
Sold$578,666
Apr 4, 1994•$111/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$36,635$688,606
Apr 11, 2022$34,945$604,550
Apr 11, 2021$34,038$599,039
Apr 11, 2020$33,210$582,320
Apr 11, 2019$31,553$571,631
Apr 11, 2018$24,035$474,338
Apr 11, 2017$24,035$466,409
Apr 11, 2016$22,759$443,946
Apr 11, 2015$24,811$418,028
Apr 11, 2014$25,113$447,854
Apr 11, 2012$24,614$462,428
Apr 11, 2011$24,008$510,640
Apr 11, 2010$22,419$516,477
Apr 11, 2009$22,461$564,024
Apr 11, 2008$22,074$575,300
Apr 11, 2006$21,162$559,848
Apr 11, 2005$19,649—
Apr 11, 2004$23,413—
Apr 11, 2003$22,509—
Apr 11, 2002$19,146—
Apr 11, 2001$18,274$410,456
Apr 11, 2000$17,945$388,696
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Local context around this listing
Lake Forest, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
6003760045
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