Sold153d on market
81 Shawford Way
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$1,250,000
$371/sqft
5Beds
4Baths
3,368Sqft
1.4 acLot
1971Built
Property DNA
French Provincial Style
Built 1971 · 55 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Family Room
4-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Heated Garage · Garage Owned · Attached · Detached · Garage
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Listed 153 days ago · 34 views
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153 days on market
Established listing
$371/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1971
Comfortably ensconced on 1.36 acres in beautiful Lake Forest, this gracious home presents 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Opening to an inviting marble foyer, it offers 12 well-proportioned rooms, the 1st floor including the living and dining rooms, a 1st floor office/bedroom as well as a thoughtfully designed kitchen which leads to a welcoming family room enhanced by a gas fireplace. The 2nd floor proffers the primary bedroom and three additional bedrooms. The attractive finished lower level provides great respite and entertainment as well as capacious storage. The attached garage and a new second garage present ample housing for 4+ cars. A new roof, new gutters, and new flagstone entryway further enhance curb appeal. Beautiful paver patios surround an inviting pool, encouraging relaxing views of the breathtaking landscaped grounds beyond. A wonderful offering!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, inviting pool, and breathtaking landscaped grounds as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,153/month
Principal & Interest$6,486
Property Tax$1,250
Insurance$417
Down payment20% ($250,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,000,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1971
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking4 Attached Garage spaces
Lot1.36 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleFrench Provincial
Year built1971
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick, Other
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage
Garage4 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot1.36 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$18,850
Parcel1617201014
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Gas Cooktop
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
In Unit
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Family Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
Heated Garage
Garage Owned
Attached
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Other
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Landscaped
Community
Pool
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Security System
Pool Features
In Ground
Other Equipment
Sprinkler-Lawn
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second19×16 ft304 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (BlindsCurtains/Drapes)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Second16×11 ft176 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom5
Main12×9 ft108 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market153
Est. value$1,273,700
Est. rent$6,994/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$371
On marketJul 16, 2025
PostedJul 16, 2025
Last sold$1,250,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 7, 2025
Tour days6
Views34
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 7, 2025Sold$1,250,000$371MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 21, 2025Pending Sale$1,350,000$401MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 11, 2025Contingent$1,350,000$401MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 16, 2025Listed For Sale$1,350,000$401MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 21, 2014Listing Removed$899,000$267Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Jun 9, 2014Listed For Sale$899,000$267Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Jan 24, 2013Listing Removed$899,000$267Prudential Rubloff
Jan 5, 2013Price Change$899,000$267Prudential Rubloff
Nov 6, 2012Listing Removed$4,800$1Prudential Rubloff
Nov 5, 2012Listed For Rent$4,800$1Prudential Rubloff
Oct 2, 2012Listing Removed$4,800$1Prudential Rubloff
Oct 2, 2012Listed For Sale$949,000$282Prudential Rubloff
Sep 3, 2012Listed For Rent$4,800$1Prudential Rubloff
May 2, 2011Listing Removed$979,000$291Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Mar 20, 2011Listed For Sale$979,000$291Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
May 16, 2008Listing Removed$1,224,900$364Number1Expert
Nov 14, 2007Listed For Sale$1,224,900$364Number1Expert
Nov 11, 2005Sold$1,060,000$315Public Record
Sold$1,250,000
Nov 7, 2025•$371/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,350,000
Oct 21, 2025•$401/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,350,000
Sep 11, 2025•$401/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,350,000
Jul 16, 2025•$401/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$899,000
Jul 21, 2014•$267/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Listed For Sale$899,000
Jun 9, 2014•$267/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Listing Removed$899,000
Jan 24, 2013•$267/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Price Change$899,000
Jan 5, 2013•$267/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Listing Removed$4,800
Nov 6, 2012•$1/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Listed For Rent$4,800
Nov 5, 2012•$1/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Listing Removed$4,800
Oct 2, 2012•$1/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Listed For Sale$949,000
Oct 2, 2012•$282/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Listed For Rent$4,800
Sep 3, 2012•$1/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Listing Removed$979,000
May 2, 2011•$291/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Listed For Sale$979,000
Mar 20, 2011•$291/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Listing Removed$1,224,900
May 16, 2008•$364/sqft•Number1Expert
Listed For Sale$1,224,900
Nov 14, 2007•$364/sqft•Number1Expert
Sold$1,060,000
Nov 11, 2005•$315/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$18,850$351,117
Apr 10, 2022$16,391$309,141
Apr 10, 2021$15,492$278,848
Apr 10, 2020$15,091$269,413
Apr 10, 2019$15,189$279,498
Apr 10, 2018$14,508$286,116
Apr 10, 2017$14,508$285,203
Apr 10, 2016$14,157$274,419
Apr 10, 2015$13,596$257,840
Apr 10, 2014$13,215$243,556
Apr 10, 2012$12,752$241,407
Apr 10, 2011$12,223$259,012
Apr 10, 2010$14,019$327,348
Apr 10, 2009$13,593$346,840
Apr 10, 2008$13,322$354,824
Apr 10, 2006$11,980$369,456
Apr 10, 2005$11,135—
Apr 10, 2004$10,674—
Apr 10, 2003$10,598—
Apr 10, 2002$10,402—
Apr 10, 2001$9,862$216,587
Apr 10, 2000$9,631$203,574
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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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