NOT LISTED FOR SALE

25185 Shagbark Rd Mettawa, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,706,000 - $3,074,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
9,458 Sq Ft
$309/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Greenhouse
  • In Ground Pool
  • Laura B. Sprague School Rated A-
  • Second Kitchen
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of August 2017

One of the finest country estates, "Shagbark" is sequestered at the end of a private lane amidst 11+ acres with woodlands and verdant lawns. At the heart of this estate is the 2-story Georgian home with French Ecole influences. Designed by Walter Frazier in 1938, this splendid estate has lovely grounds, featuring an English style serpentine walled garden, several limestone garden rooms, paths, organic vegetable & cutting gardens. Classically scaled and proportioned, the 17 room manor embodies timeless elegance with architectural appointments of hardwood floors, lofty ceilings include a quatrefoil dining room ceiling, superb moldings, wainscoting, 9 fireplaces, tall windows that fill the home with natural light, framing vistas of yard, in-ground pool/spa and greenhouse. Renovated with meticulous attention to detail. New 'lodge' entertaining area w/party kitchen (2010). New kitchen, breakfast & keeping rooms (2015). "Shagbark" combines the original architecture with today's lifestyle!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mona Hellinga

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471003447 Listed on: 08/16/2016

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Renter's Agent

Bridget Napleton

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $65,585

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East or West Exposure
  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Brick Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bidet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sub-Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Gazebo

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Two Heating Systems
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Well
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$65,585

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Rental Info

  • Available: 08/16/2016
  • Fees Approvals: Credit Report
  • Lease Terms: 1 Year Lease, Available for Sale
  • Monthly Lot Rental Included: Lawn Care
  • Security Deposit: 20000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Rental
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Non-Smoking House
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, Security System, Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Basement: Unfinished, Sub-Basement, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 24X17
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Second Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 18X13
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Second Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Third Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Third Bedroom Size: 18X16
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Third Bedroom Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
  • Fourth Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Fourth Bedroom Size: 13X12
  • Fourth Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Bidet, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 27X24
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 25X23
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Family Room Level: Main Level
  • Family Room Size: 18X18
  • Family Room Flooring: Stone
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 16X16
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Level: 2nd Level
  • Laundry Size: 18X7
  • Additional Rooms: 2nd Kitchen, 5th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Foyer, Game Room, Great Room, Pantry, Sun/Florida Room
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
  • Additional Room 1 Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Size: 11X9
  • Additional Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Size: 11X10
  • Additional Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Den
  • Additional Room 3 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 3 Size: 13X13
  • Additional Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Window Treatment: Plantation Shutters
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Pantry
  • Additional Room 4 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 4 Size: 15X10
  • Additional Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 5 Size: 24X15
  • Additional Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Sunroom
  • Additional Room 6 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 6 Size: 18X16
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Great Rm
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 7 Size: 24X18
  • Additional Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 8 Name: 2nd Kitchen
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 8 Size: 13X8
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Game Rm
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 9 Size: 24X17
  • Additional Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Foyer
  • Additional Room 10 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 10 Size: 25X13

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Greenhouse, Gazebo, Dog Run and/or Invisible Fence, Pool In-Ground
  • Exposure: W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Brick, Gravel, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Water: Well-Private
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Radiators, 2+ Sep Heating Systems

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Pet Information: Deposit Required

Schools

  • Elementary School: LAURA B SPRAGUE SCHOOL
  • Middle School: DANIEL WRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School: ADLAI E STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 103

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 11+ ACRES
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Horses Allowed, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2019
Sold by
Walker Joan H and Walker Joan
Bought by
Epstein Christopher H and Mcgee Jordan T
Current Estimated Value
$2,920,978

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,048,938
Interest Rate
3.5%
Estimated Equity
$1,872,040

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2014
Sold by
Walker Joan H and Walker George H
Bought by
Walker Joan H and The Joan H Walker 1999 Revocab

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,400,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Crane Peter R and Crane Jill
Bought by
Walker Joan H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1998
Sold by
Lake Forest College
Bought by
Crane Peter R and Crane Jill

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
8.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1997
Sold by
Getz Betsy Needham
Bought by
Lake Forest College
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
Epstein Christopher H $1,500,000 Chicago Title
Walker Joan H -- Greater Illinois Title Co
Walker Joan H $3,375,000 Ticor
Crane Peter R -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Lake Forest College -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Epstein Christopher H $1,200,000
Previous Owner Walker Joan H $2,400,000
Previous Owner Walker Joan H $2,500,000
Previous Owner Crane Peter R $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Rented $9,000 -10.0% --
08/16/2016 08/16/16 For Rent $10,000 -- --
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 $65,585 $582,663 $124,156 $458,507
2023 $43,453 $735,493 $302,858 $432,635
2022 $43,453 $495,387 $158,340 $337,047
2021 $41,874 $490,046 $156,633 $333,413
2020 $40,779 $491,717 $157,167 $334,550
2019 $39,602 $489,905 $156,588 $333,317
2018 $46,475 $581,480 $189,118 $392,362
2017 $43,967 $550,885 $184,704 $366,181
2016 $42,279 $527,516 $176,869 $350,647
2015 $38,986 $463,337 $165,406 $297,931
2014 -- $528,091 $177,646 $350,445
2012 $43,823 $529,149 $178,002 $351,147
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09317162

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-02-401-004