$2,300,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,838 Sq Ft
1.65 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 30, 2026

$475 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1.65 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2026

Multiple offers received, opens canceled. Highest and best offers due by 4pm Friday 5/15/2026. Welcome to 180 S Suffolk Lane, a tranquil and sun-filled retreat, where thoughtful design and quality improvements have created a calm and spacious haven ready to move in and enjoy. Meticulously maintained by the current owners, this exceptional home offers an inviting and expansive open floor plan, with 7000 total finished sqft, and is ideally situated in one of Lake Forest's most picturesque neighborhoods. Set on over 1.6 beautifully landscaped acres with a sweeping circular driveway and private setback, the property is framed by mature oak trees and lush, carefully curated plantings that create a truly breathtaking first impression. An elegant two story foyer welcomes you into a light filled interior with a seamless flow between living spaces. Recently refinished hardwood floors extend throughout the first floor, enhancing the warmth and continuity of the home. The great room and living room feature fireplaces and soaring cathedral ceilings, creating inviting gathering areas, while the formal dining room is perfectly suited for hosting friends and family. The recently remodeled kitchen is wonderfully designed, with abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, an expansive island with bar seating, and a spacious breakfast area overlooking the grounds. The main level also includes a generous private office, along with an updated laundry and mudroom complete with a full bath. In addition to extensive cosmetic updates throughout the home, the owners have also addressed key mechanical systems and select appliances, providing added peace of mind. Upstairs, hardwood floors extend throughout five well proportioned bedrooms. The oversized primary suite offers a dramatic ceiling, an adjoining sitting and dressing area, and an expansive walk in closet. The luxurious primary bath has been recently updated to the highest standard, offering a true spa like experience. The finished lower level provides approximately 1500 square feet of additional living space, including a recreation room with dance studio, game area, sitting area with fireplace, workout room, and a spacious sixth bedroom with a full bath. The result is a true resort style setting with a beautifully appointed backyard designed for both relaxation and entertaining. A generous brick-paver patio leads to the pool, spa, sports court, and expansive fenced yard, offering the perfect space for gatherings and everyday enjoyment. A spacious four car garage, equipped with electric vehicle charger completes this exceptional home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth de Wet

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: (224) 284-3127 License #475204834 Listed on: 05/13/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Marina Carney

Compass License #475123100

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,599

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.65 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 374x97x250x331x83
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $27 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,838 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,599

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

1.65 Acres

HOA Fees

$27 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (224) 284-3127
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 4838
  • Other Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Sitting Room, Walk In Closet, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Other Room, Storage
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 7392
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 7392
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 325
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.65
  • Lot Dimensions: 374X97X250X331X83
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 25598.94
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2018
Closed on
Jul 15, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Megan Sparrow Jordan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dominick Clarizio
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$270,000
-20.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.92%
Original Mortgage
$820,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,480,000
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$842,250
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,025,000 Proper Title Llc
Deed $1,850,000 St
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $1,203,500 --
Trustee Deed $1,200,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Trustee Deed $252,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $812,000 New Conventional
Closed $820,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,222,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,480,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $327,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $121,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $842,250 No Value Available
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Sold $2,300,000 +15.1% $475 / Sq Ft
05/15/2026 05/15/26 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2026 05/13/26 For Sale $1,999,000 0.0% $413 / Sq Ft
05/11/2026 05/11/26 Price Changed $1,999,000 +95.0% $413 / Sq Ft
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Sold $1,025,000 -17.3% $212 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/06/2019 06/06/19 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2019 04/27/19 Price Changed $1,240,000 -4.2% $256 / Sq Ft
11/08/2018 11/08/18 For Sale $1,295,000 -21.5% $268 / Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Sold $1,650,000 -- $341 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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 $27,818 $492,059 $216,530 $275,529
2024 $25,846 $438,638 $193,022 $245,616
2023 $20,915 $420,958 $185,242 $235,716
2022 $20,915 $354,197 $216,778 $137,419
2021 $19,772 $341,493 $209,003 $132,490
2020 $19,260 $342,212 $209,443 $132,769
2019 $18,635 $341,632 $209,088 $132,544
2018 $27,605 $595,195 $221,617 $373,578
2017 $30,480 $593,296 $220,910 $372,386
2016 $29,554 $570,862 $212,557 $358,305
2015 $29,121 $536,373 $199,715 $336,658
2014 $28,743 $535,816 $201,142 $334,674
2012 $27,751 $531,090 $199,368 $331,722
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12570178

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-201-018

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