261 E Onwentsia Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated payment $40,933/month
Total Views
38,309
8
Beds
13
Baths
11,542
Sq Ft
$563
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- In Ground Pool
- Landscaped Professionally
- Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
- 2.9 Acre Lot
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
About This Home
Nestled in the heart of East Lake Forest, this exquisite estate seamlessly blends elegant architecture with natural splendor, set on nearly three gated acres. Crafted in collaboration with the esteemed architect Darcy Bonner in 2010, it epitomizes a harmonious fusion of style, functionality, and serene Santa Barbara-inspired living. The property is enveloped by pollinating gardens, native flora, and a fruit orchard, offering abundant privacy. The home's design features clean lines, soaring ceilings, and expansive windows that bathe each room in natural light while providing breathtaking views. The grand foyer opens into a spacious living room, centered around a bronze-clad fireplace and a chic bar, with multiple French doors leading to a stone terrace. The dining room is equally captivating, boasting a glass fireplace, a platinum leaf ceiling, and hardwood floors with a distinctive nickel inlay. The first-floor primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with a cozy fireplace, a sunroom, and a luxurious bath featuring ebony vanities, a large steam shower, and a waterfall jetted tub. French doors reveal a private, fully enclosed patio. The custom-designed dressing room includes English hickory built-ins and unique accents, while a discrete staircase ascends to a secluded meditation or yoga room on the third floor, and a second expansive dressing room below. A charming sitting room with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and elegant built-ins includes a hidden door to a leather-clad library adorned with a striking fireplace and art niches. For culinary enthusiasts, the kitchen is a dream, showcasing stunning cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel details and a substantial center island topped with Carrera marble. An adjacent sunlit breakfast room and a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter elevator enhance convenience. The spacious family room features high barreled ceilings, a limestone-surround fireplace, and connects to the sunroom, which opens to the pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. The upper level houses six generous family bedrooms, each with private baths featuring skylights, walk-in closets, and wide plank quarter-sawn hardwood floors. The lower level is entertainment-ready, with a large recreational room, a movie room, a service kitchen, a climate-controlled wine and tasting room, a private bedroom suite, a fully equipped gym, and locker rooms with full baths for easy pool access. Externally, the estate boasts a stucco facade, a beautiful Ludowici tile roof, copper gutters, and Jerusalem limestone terraces. Outdoor amenities include a large pool, infinity-edge spa w/ waterfall, a spacious stone kitchen, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat. Additional features are a motor court, a granite cobblestone driveway with snowmelt in the porte-cochere, a whole-house generator, and more. With eight fireplaces, an elevator, and an abundance of luxurious details including exotic woods, Venetian marbled walls, and unique light fixtures from Paris, this estate offers unparalleled comfort, privacy, and style in Lake Forest.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $79,284
Year Built
- Built in 2010
Lot Details
- 2.9 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 330x429x270x409
- Dog Run
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Tile Roof
Interior Spaces
- 11,542 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Elevator
- Bookcases
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 8 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Home Gym
- Tandem Room
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Kitchen
- Range with Range Hood
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
- Double Shower
- Steam Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $79,284 | $1,319,296 | $309,773 | $1,009,523 |
| 2023 | $83,275 | $1,266,119 | $297,287 | $968,832 |
| 2022 | $83,275 | $1,386,033 | $290,905 | $1,095,128 |
| 2021 | $78,767 | $1,336,321 | $280,471 | $1,055,850 |
| 2020 | $76,730 | $1,339,133 | $281,061 | $1,058,072 |
| 2019 | $74,145 | $1,336,860 | $280,584 | $1,056,276 |
| 2018 | $66,056 | $1,251,725 | $297,397 | $954,328 |
| 2017 | $64,451 | $1,247,732 | $296,448 | $951,284 |
| 2016 | $62,507 | $1,200,550 | $285,238 | $915,312 |
| 2015 | $61,606 | $1,128,018 | $268,005 | $860,013 |
| 2014 | $59,430 | $1,101,388 | $269,922 | $831,466 |
| 2012 | $57,364 | $1,091,672 | $267,541 | $824,131 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 09/18/25 | Price Changed | $6,500,000 | -6.6% | $563 / Sq Ft |
| 08/28/2025 08/28/25 | For Sale | $6,960,000 | -- | $603 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $6,400,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $2,780,000 | Multiple |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Elizabeth has nearly 27 years of experience as a professional Realtor® and has consistently ranked among top Realtors® in the industry. She is committed to exceptional client service and prides herself on hard work, in-depth knowledge of the local market, and negotiating skills. Her solid reputation in the real estate profession comes from ethical conduct, experience, and receptiveness to market changes, new technology, and client requests.
Throughout her career, Elizabeth helped
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12457563
APN: 16-04-102-003
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