NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1057 Walden Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,715,000 - $1,783,888

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,075 Sq Ft
$571/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2024

Last sale price $1,660,000 $540 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,507/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2024

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own very special home and a piece of Lake Forest history on Cyrus McCormick Jr.'s country estate Walden. Walden was regarded as one of the finest landscaped estates in Lake Forest and many original plantings still existing on the property today. Built in 1942, this fantastic and spacious brick cape cod style "Cottage on Walden" has nearly 3,100 sqft, 4 bedrooms + office, 3.1 bathrooms, hardwood floors, original moldings & doors, and 10' ceilings throughout. Charm abounds from the original built-in cabinetry to the original French doors leading from every room to the private backyard overlooking the ravine and the heated inground pool. Other features include a modern DeGiulio kitchen with professional grade appliances; first floor primary suite with dressing room and spacious ensuite marble bathroom; large, screened patio; upstairs features three bedrooms with charming shared vintage bathroom and separate office or 4th bedroom; two car attached heated garage; all newer mechanicals; Generac generator; and full finished basement with mostly 10' ceiling heights. A very special home, in a very special location, and just steps from the Walden/Bluffs Edge Bridge and Lake Michigan. Hear the Lake Michigan waves crashing against the shore from your own yard. Estate area & extremely private.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pearce Lashmett

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475139175 Listed on: 03/20/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Davidson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475150228

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,334

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 204x88x190x182
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,075 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet or more
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Multiple Water Heaters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,334

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3075
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Screened Porch, Foyer, Office, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3075
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3075
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4219
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1032
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2043
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1144
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Screened Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 1650000
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 204X88X190X182
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13333.54
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Rempala Natalie Roloson
Bought by
Roloson Natalie Ross
Current Estimated Value
$1,716,295

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2024
Closed on
Apr 12, 2024
Sold by
John D Mueller Declaration Of Trust and John D Mueller Gst Marital Trust
Bought by
Rempala Natalie Roloson
Seller's Agent
Pearce Lashmett
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Amy Davidson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.61%
Views
108

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2015
Sold by
Mueller Corliss and John D Mueller Declaration Of
Bought by
Mueller Corliss and John D Mueller Gst Marital Tru
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Roloson Natalie Ross -- None Listed On Document
Rempala Natalie Roloson $1,650,000 None Listed On Document
Mueller Corliss -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Roloson Natalie Ross $980,000
Previous Owner John D Mueller Declaration Of Trust $1,250,000
Previous Owner Mueller John D $1,250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2024 04/19/24 Sold $1,660,000 +0.6% $540 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2024 03/20/24 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $537 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,339 $236,124 $105,735 $130,389
2023 $13,334 $212,839 $95,308 $117,531
2022 $13,334 $232,580 $104,700 $127,880
2021 $12,629 $224,823 $101,208 $123,615
2020 $12,278 $224,823 $101,208 $123,615
2019 $11,838 $223,772 $100,735 $123,037
2018 $11,499 $230,885 $92,870 $138,015
2017 $11,369 $229,553 $92,334 $137,219
2016 $10,887 $218,539 $87,904 $130,635
2015 $10,594 $203,046 $81,672 $121,374
2014 $12,617 $233,910 $110,734 $123,176
2012 $14,895 $235,275 $111,380 $123,895
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11995029

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-03-103-016