NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1225 Sir William Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

Lake Forest Area

Estimated Value: $1,802,000 - $2,020,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
4,820 Sq Ft
$396/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 12, 2025

Last sale price $1,800,000 $373 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,815 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2025

Located in the heart of the Arbor Ridge neighborhood, this fantastic Country French-style home has it all...beautiful updates, handsome finishes, high ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two staircases to all levels, a 3 car garage & a new roof. The dramatic two story foyer sets the tone opening to the impressive cathedral ceiling living room, the lovely dining room as well as the family room. The family room has a beautifully redone fireplace w/quartzite surround & leads to the breakfast room & kitchen. The first floor primary is at once private & well located w/vaulted ceiling, access to the back terrace & renovated bathroom w/heated floors, steam shower & 2 closets. Additionally the first floor has 2 1/2 baths, a mud room & a separate laundry room. The second floor boasts 3 bedrooms & 2 baths as well as a beautifully appointed home office located off the back staircase. The unbelievable lower level is a house in itself with a huge recreation room w/complete bar, a media room w/fireplace, an exercise room, a wine room, a bedroom/full bath as well as a sitting room w/newly added Murphy bed. Situated on a beautifully landscaped & hardscaped lot w/easy access to Everett School and Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571 Listed on: 10/05/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Trace

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,357

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 22,651 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120 x 188 x 105 x 106
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,820 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Multiple Water Heaters

Additional Features

  • Handicap Shower
  • Patio

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance
  • Arbor Ridge Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,357

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Arbor Ridge
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 4820
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Multiple Water Heaters, Security Cameras
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Media Room, Other Room, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 7120
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 7120
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance

Schools

  • Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 X 188 X 105 X 106
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27357
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2025
Closed on
Nov 6, 2025
Sold by
Lombardo Elizabeth R
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,749,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
2.92%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$1,891,143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$91,143
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.50%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2011
Sold by
Willford Mark R and Willford Shannon C
Bought by
Lombardo Jeffrey W and Lombardo Elizabeth R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2001
Sold by
Snyder Kim Corbett
Bought by
Willford Mark R and Willford Shannon C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1995
Sold by
Snyder Ronald H and Snyder Kim Corbett
Bought by
Snyder Kim Corbett

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1994
Sold by
Kenton James A and Kenton Sharen A
Bought by
Snyder Ronald and Snyder Kim
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,800,000 Chicago Title
Lombardo Jeffrey W $1,287,500 St
Willford Mark R $1,185,000 --
Snyder Kim Corbett -- --
Snyder Ronald $860,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $700,000
Previous Owner Lombardo Jeffrey W $854,000
Previous Owner Lombardo Jeffrey W $868,000
Previous Owner Lombardo Jeffrey W $892,500
Previous Owner Lombardo Jeffrey W $936,000
Previous Owner Lombardo Jeffrey W $975,000
Previous Owner Lombardo Jeffrey W $1,000,000
Previous Owner Willford Mark R $650,000
Previous Owner Willford Mark R $749,000
Previous Owner Willford Mark R $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Sold $1,800,000 +2.9% $373 / Sq Ft
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2025 10/05/25 For Sale $1,749,000 -- $363 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $27,357 $490,756 $134,017 $356,739
2024 $25,116 $468,100 $127,830 $340,270
2023 $21,036 $409,493 $122,678 $286,815
2022 $21,036 $356,438 $121,765 $234,673
2021 $19,886 $343,654 $117,398 $226,256
2020 $19,370 $344,377 $117,645 $226,732
2019 $18,727 $343,792 $117,445 $226,347
2018 $18,169 $431,014 $123,351 $307,663
2017 $21,969 $429,640 $122,958 $306,682
2016 $21,298 $413,393 $118,308 $295,085
2015 $20,997 $388,417 $111,160 $277,257
2014 $21,233 $397,401 $111,955 $285,446
2012 $20,503 $393,895 $110,967 $282,928
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12486249

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-410-001

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