NOT LISTED FOR SALE

303 S Green Bay Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,370,000 - $6,511,000

6 Beds
12 Baths
15,411 Sq Ft
$327/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • In Ground Pool
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Floors
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of October 2020

Incredible Lake Forest Short-Term Rental Opportunity. Get out of the city and experience true serenity. From the moment you pass the private front gate and begin your drive up the long, winding drive you can already tell this is a special property before you even catch a glimpse of the exterior. Boasting 15,000+ sq. ft, and 4+ wooded acres to ensure privacy, this home is an entertainer's dream. Extensive modernization efforts were undertaken in 1996 including a second story, pool, spa, patio bar, and 5 car garage. John Regas, a well-known Interior Designer, curated the interior which extensively features marble and Birdseye maple. Additional special features include a waterfall, elevator, & completely self-contained lower level with a second kitchen, media room, full bar, exercise room, and guest quarters. One-of-a-kind features include the indoor waterfall and elevator. This property represents the perfect marriage of historically significant and timeless Architecture with modern design and amenities & sits ready for the most discerning of buyers to make it their own!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Matthew Williams

Vesta Preferred LLC License #475158198 Listed on: 07/06/2020

Last Renter's Agent

Ivan Madera

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475173530

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $118,280

Year Built

  • 1936

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Marble or Granite Building Materials

Interior Spaces

  • Elevator
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Property is near a park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$118,280

Year Built

1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Rental Info

  • Available: 08/15/2020
  • Fees Approvals: Credit Report
  • Lease Terms: Available for Sale, Short Term Lease
  • Security Deposit: 1MONTH
  • Short Term Lease Ok: Yes
  • Short Term Rent Rate: 20000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Rental
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 9
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 9.3
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1936
  • Type Of Rental Property: Detached
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1936

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Number Of Rooms: 15
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: See through/Multi Sided, Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 7
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 21X17
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Second Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 16X17
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Third Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Third Bedroom Size: 16X15
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Fourth Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Fourth Bedroom Size: 20X15
  • Fourth Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 44X30
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 35X20
  • Dining Room Flooring: Marble
  • Family Room Level: Main Level
  • Family Room Size: 27X24
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 31X25
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Level: Main Level
  • Laundry Size: 17X11
  • Laundry Flooring: Marble
  • Additional Rooms: 2nd Kitchen, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom, Exercise Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 1 Size: 16X15
  • Additional Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 6th Bdrm
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Size: 33X20
  • Additional Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: 7th Bdrm
  • Additional Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 3 Size: 31X20
  • Additional Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm
  • Additional Room 4 Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 4 Size: 71X40
  • Additional Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Exercise Rm
  • Additional Room 5 Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 5 Size: 24X20
  • Additional Room 6 Name: 2nd Kitchen
  • Additional Room 6 Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 6 Size: 20X18
  • Additional Room 6 Flooring: Marble
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Foyer
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 7 Size: 26X30
  • Additional Room 7 Flooring: Marble
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Bar
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 8 Size: 20X14
  • Additional Room 8 Flooring: Marble
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Sitting
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 9 Size: 39X31
  • Additional Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Sitting
  • Additional Room 10 Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 10 Size: 39X19
  • Additional Room 10 Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 15411

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: EIFS (e.g. Dryvit)., Marble/Granite, Concrete
  • Roof Type: Tar and Gravel
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Pool In-Ground, Outdoor Grill
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 5
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 5
  • Driveway: Brick, Circular
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 400 Amp Service or Greater
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 30
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Pet Count Limitation, Pet Weight Limitation

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 442.9X449.1X411.9X509.14
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Park Adjacent, Wooded

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2023
Sold by
Rajul Bhalala Living Trust
Bought by
Lake Forest 2022 Property Llc
Current Estimated Value
$5,041,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,244,157
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2004
Sold by
Harris Trust & Savings Bank
Bought by
Bhalala Rajul and Bhalala Gopal N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,900,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2003
Sold by
Lasalle Bank Na
Bought by
Harris Trust & Savings Bank and Trust #Htw-6065

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,808,000
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1995
Sold by
Rosenfield Andrew M and Rosenfield Betty L
Bought by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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
Lake Forest 2022 Property Llc $2,112,000 None Listed On Document
Bhalala Rajul $4,900,000 --
Harris Trust & Savings Bank -- --
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago $1,800,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lake Forest 2022 Property Llc $2,244,157
Previous Owner Bhalala Rajul $4,900,000
Previous Owner Harris Trust & Savings Bank $2,808,000
Previous Owner American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago $1,350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/04/2020 10/04/20 Rented $12,000 -40.0% --
07/06/2020 07/06/20 For Rent $20,000 -- --
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 $118,280 $2,093,245 $203,318 $1,889,927
2023 $118,280 $1,886,826 $183,268 $1,703,558
2022 $61,186 $1,016,812 $201,329 $815,483
2021 $58,055 $982,902 $194,615 $788,287
2020 $56,097 $982,902 $194,615 $788,287
2019 $64,527 $1,166,550 $193,705 $972,845
2018 $71,550 $1,291,538 $433,477 $858,061
2017 $75,107 $1,449,855 $430,977 $1,018,878
2016 $78,838 $1,508,887 $410,298 $1,098,589
2015 $77,004 $1,401,921 $381,212 $1,020,709
2014 $69,730 $1,265,746 $373,716 $892,030
2012 $67,153 $1,273,130 $375,896 $897,234
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10770513

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-210-021