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496 E Illinois
Lake Forest, IL 60045

  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,000 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1924
Price

$1,575,000

Est Payment
$10,020 / month (details)  
Taxes
$16,125  
Beds
4  
Baths
5  
Rooms
13  
Type
Detached Single  
Sq. Ft.
4,000  
Lot Size
38469  
Built
1924  
Neighborhood
Lake Forest  
MLS
#11669398
Status
Sold (2/28/2023)

Property Description

This three-story vintage home, known as the Frank W. Read House, is located in East Lake Forest in a coveted, close-to-town location, and is situated on almost an acre of beautiful, landscaped property! Vintage features include many original details such as wood floors, a beautiful staircase, high ceilings, built-ins, and multiple sun rooms with lovely views of the yard. Completely updated top to bottom over the last year, this home now enjoys four finished levels, five new bathrooms, a stunning white kitchen, and a four-car, tandem garage. The updates are comprehensive with all new mechanicals, roof, windows, and finishes. You can move right into this gem! Walk the property to enjoy the size and beauty of this lot. NEW in last 12 months: central air conditioning added, changed old boiler & radiator heat system to new gas furnace system, asphalt shingle roof, gutters, windows, kitchen, four bathrooms renovated (one upgraded from half to full bath). Finished basement including bathroom added, laundry room with new washer & dryer, new staircase & egress window added. Exterior stucco work and paint. Garage renovation with new roof, garage door, siding, epoxy floor & electric car capable. New wood floors through much of the house, refinished wood floors. Extensive electrical improvements including recessed lighting throughout, internet ready, light fixtures. Interior paint, cement patio and walkway, driveway. Massive landscaping work with incredible tree removal and many new plantings.

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
Hardwood
14X25
Dining Room
Main
Hardwood
12X16
Kitchen
Main
Hardwood
12X17
Family Room
Main
Hardwood
23X19
Laundry
Basement
Vinyl
11X9
Master Bedroom
Second
Hardwood
15X18
Bedroom 2
Second
Hardwood
13X14
Bedroom 3
Second
Hardwood
12X13
Bedroom 4
Third
Hardwood
22X22
Bedroom 5
Basement
12X17
Breakfast Room
Main
Hardwood
13X13
Tandem Room
Second
Hardwood
9X15
Sitting Room
Second
Hardwood
9X19
Sun Room
Main
Hardwood
10X15
Office
Main
Hardwood
10X19

Utilities

  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Water Public
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Interior Features
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Parking
4 Garage Spaces, Tandem, Owned
Schools
Lake Forest High School (115), Deer Path Middle School (67), Sheridan Elementary School (67)

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Assessments
$0
Home Insurance
$0
Mortgage Insurance
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Listing History

01-09-2023 Listed at $1,650,000
02-01-2023 Status changed to Under Contract
02-28-2023 Status changed to Closed
02-28-2023 Sold at $1,575,000
Last Modified 2/28/23 2:14 PM

Nearby Transportation

  • Union Pacific North 0.6 mi
  • I 94 West 3.3 mi
  • I 94 East 3.5 mi
  • Hwy 41 North 4.1 mi
  • Hwy 41 South 4.4 mi
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