178 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Find on Map

Sold for $880,000 ($383/SQ FT)

Estimated $5,789/month View My Payment

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Baths
MLS#: 11131560 | Status: Sold on Apr 20, 2023

Located in Lake Forest's historic downtown area, this picturesque home blends the best of the charm and character of an older elegant home with many thoughtful improvements and upgrades over the years. Welcomed by a beautiful walkway gate you will be enchanted by the privacy, the 1/2 acre lot with mature trees and sweeping lawns, the side porch, and the lovely screened porch. Features include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, intricate moldings, and gorgeous windows. An interior rehab in 2010 included all 3 floors plus the finished basement with new flooring, a stunning new kitchen, 3 new baths, new electrical, light fixtures, beams in the primary suite, living room crown molding, new fireplace mantel, 2 furnaces and 2 a/c units. The exterior rehab in 2010 included new roof, gutters, landscaping, new garage door, exterior light fixtures, and shutters. A nicely flowing floor plan includes space for one and all to gather in the gracious formal living room, kitchen with island, pretty dining area, comfortable family room plus the 3rd floor bonus room/den and the spacious finished basement with rec rooms. Exterior was recently painted, new sump pump, new hot water heater. Enjoy the wonderful and convenient in town living near shopping, Metra train station, restaurants, schools, parks, open lands, and Lake Michigan! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a captivating home on a delightfully spacious property in East Lake Forest. Easy to show

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Greenbay Rd North of Deerpath to Illinois Rd ,east to #178

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Listing Courtesy of: @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Sold by: Compass

This Lake Forest, Il Detached Single is located at 178 E Illinois Road in and has 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 half bathrooms with approx 2,300 square feet and a Full Finished Basement. It has been listed For Sale on Blue Fence for days and is currently Closed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS#: 11131560) with a list price of $ 925,000 or a price per sqft of $ 383.

178 E Illinois Road is located within the Lake Forest City Limits, 60045 zip code and in Lake County Illinois. The Detached Single property was built in 1915 with a lot size of .50-.99 Acre and has Garage with 2 Spaces. School age children living at 178 E Illinois Road would go to Elementary School at Sheridan Elementary School (District 67), Middle School at Deer Path Middle School (District 67) and High School at Lake Forest High School (District 115).

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MLS#: 11131560 | Status: Sold on Apr 20, 2023

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