NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1401 Lake Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,910,192 - $3,403,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,858 Sq Ft
$669/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 1, 2021

Last sale price $2,400,000 $494 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,320 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wooded Lot
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2021

Enjoy stunning seasonal views and sounds of Lake Michigan from this exquisite French Country home on prestigious Lake Road. A new paver brick driveway welcomes you to this elegant and impeccably maintained 5 bedroom, 5.1 bath beauty. Awarded the 2017 Preservation Award by the Lake Forest Historic Preservation Foundation for a complete rebuild of the historic David Adler fence, this charming home has exceptional curb appeal. Superb craftsmanship and finishes throughout, including: gorgeous arched walls, rich millwork, high ceilings, 4 fireplaces, and hardwood floors. Gracious formal living and dining rooms with plaster moldings. Handsome paneled library with built-in bookcases and French doors that open to outdoor bluestone patio. Completely renovated gourmet white kitchen with marble countertops, new appliances, and charming breakfast room. Kitchen opens to spacious family room with coffered ceiling, built-in shelving flanking fireplace, wet bar, and French doors that lead to spectacular outdoor garden. 5 bedrooms and 4 luxurious, remodeled full baths upstairs. Gorgeous primary bedroom with sitting room and fireplace offers spectacular lake views. Fully remodeled lower level includes roomy recreation room, game room, and wet bar. Many outdoor improvements, including a brand new shade garden and extensive landscaping, landscape lighting, and irrigation system. Enviable location in East Lake Forest, walking distance to Lake Forest Beach, Sheridan School, and Lake Forest High School. Must see to appreciate! A true treasure by the lake!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633 Listed on: 03/13/2021

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Co-Listed By

Samantha Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475187264

Last Buyer's Agent

Brady Andersen

Compass License #475132603

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,153

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 19,994 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160x125
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,858 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Portable Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,153

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0.46 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: French Provincial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1982
  • 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, 9' Ceiling, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork
  • LivingArea: 4858
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Game Room, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Library, Sitting Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 6737
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Den/Library
  • Square Footage Comments: 4858 SF on first 2 floors (not including basement)
  • Total Sq Ft: 6737
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Roof: Tile
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.459
  • Lot Dimensions: 160X125
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 31152.68
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Dixon G Lowell and G Lowell Dixon Trust
Bought by
Rau Colette Evans
Seller's Agent
Lisa Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brady Andersen
Compass
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,249,548

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$849,548
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2011
Sold by
Dixon Mariclaire H and Mariclaire H Dixon Trust
Bought by
Dixon G Lowell and G Lowell Dixon Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1995
Sold by
Northern Tr Bank Lake Forest Natl Assn
Bought by
Trace David A and Trace Elizabeth D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8.26%
Source: Public Records

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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
Rau Colette Evans $2,400,000 Chicago Title
Dixon G Lowell -- None Available
Trace David A $1,520,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Trace David A $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Sold $2,400,000 -5.9% $494 / Sq Ft
03/14/2021 03/14/21 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2021 03/14/21 For Sale -- -- --
03/13/2021 03/13/21 For Sale $2,550,000 -- $525 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $38,514 $749,338 $202,271 $547,067
2023 $36,171 $627,964 $169,508 $458,456
2022 $36,171 $610,040 $164,670 $445,370
2021 $33,541 $577,400 $163,250 $414,150
2020 $32,792 $580,593 $164,153 $416,440
2019 $31,153 $569,936 $161,140 $408,796
2018 $27,863 $536,599 $217,424 $319,175
2017 $26,936 $527,630 $213,790 $313,840
2016 $25,821 $502,218 $203,493 $298,725
2015 $25,514 $472,898 $191,613 $281,285
2014 $25,759 $475,053 $172,031 $303,022
2012 $25,312 $479,174 $173,523 $305,651
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11020328

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-202-029

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