NOT LISTED FOR SALE

598 Rockefeller Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,886,000 - $1,995,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
6,886 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 30, 2025

Last sale price $1,825,000 $265 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,266 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Green Roof
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

This exquisite 5 bed, 5 full bath, 2 half bath home offers luxury living across three beautifully finished levels in this highly sought-after Lake Forest area. Situated on nearly an acre of professionally landscaped grounds, this home has been meticulously updated from top to bottom with high-end finishes and thoughtful, environmentally friendly design throughout, including 3 wood-burning fireplaces plus a gas fireplace. This home blends comfort and style effortlessly. The main level boasts gleaming luxury floors, a formal living room and dining room, a chef's kitchen featuring quartz countertops, premium stainless-steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a cozy gas fireplace with an eat-in dining area. Also on the main floor: a luxurious primary suite with the spa-like bath having dual vanities, separate water closet and heated floor, a spacious mud/laundry room with ample storage and access to the attached 2.5-car, a powder room, a versatile office/study, and a bright sun room/yoga room with heated floor on the second level find two spacious en-suite bedrooms, plus another powder room and generous storage spaces. The second floor also offers incredible flexibility with a kitchenette and a spacious family room - perfect for guests, older children, or extended stays. The finished basement includes an optional office/study with fireplace, full bath, large galley-style wet bar with ice maker and two wine refrigerators, home theater with 110" screen and 3D projector, space for games and relaxation, and a large utility room with ample storage. Enjoy outdoor living either on the front porch or the expansive backyard on the lovely patio with a pergola, perfect for entertaining. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and major highways. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready dream home in Lake Forest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Sogol

Redfin Corporation License #475180552 Listed on: 05/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,852

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 40,075 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 135x299x135x297
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 6,886 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Insulated Windows
  • Shades
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Display Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Solar Screens
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Double Shower
  • European Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Roof
  • Pre-Wired For Photovoltaic Solar

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater

Community Details

  • Villa Turicum Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,852

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0.92 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Villa Turicum
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Solar Tube(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 6886
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Loft, Family Room, Bedroom 5, Sun Room, Media Room, Sitting Room, Bonus Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,European Shower,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors,French Doors,Sliding Doors,36" Minimum Entry Door,Lever Style Door Handles,Panel Door(s),Pocket Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds,Display Window(s),Double Pane Windows,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows,Insulated Windows,Low Emissivity Windows,Plantation Shutters,Screens,Solar Screens,Shades,Wood Frames
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Pre-wired for PV/Solar, Water Heater, Low flow commode, Low flow fixtures, Native/drought resistant landscaping, Roof

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Dimensions: 135X299X135X297
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21852.16
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sara Sogol
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-5.19%
Views
135
Current Estimated Value
$1,933,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$297,911
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,635,805

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2014
Closed on
Oct 20, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Leslie Gleason
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sheryl Graff
Compass
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-9.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.27%
Original Mortgage
$624,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2001
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
$650,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2000
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
$696,700
Interest Rate
8.4%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1995
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
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,825,000 Chicago Title
$780,000 Bt
-- None Available
$958,000 --
$929,000 --
$597,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $300,000
Previous Owner $624,000
Previous Owner $650,000
Previous Owner $696,700
Previous Owner $400,000
Closed $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $1,825,000 -5.2% $265 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $1,925,000 +146.8% $280 / Sq Ft
10/20/2014 10/20/14 Sold $780,000 -1.1% $264 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/21/2014 09/21/14 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2014 09/02/14 Price Changed $789,000 -1.3% $267 / Sq Ft
07/29/2014 07/29/14 Price Changed $799,000 -2.4% $271 / Sq Ft
07/09/2014 07/09/14 Price Changed $819,000 -2.4% $277 / Sq Ft
06/23/2014 06/23/14 Price Changed $839,000 -2.3% $284 / Sq Ft
06/17/2014 06/17/14 For Sale $859,000 0.0% $291 / Sq Ft
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2014 05/30/14 For Sale $859,000 -- $291 / Sq Ft
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 $21,852 $393,788 $129,459 $264,329
2024 $22,043 $375,608 $123,482 $252,126
2023 $23,412 $360,469 $118,505 $241,964
2022 $23,412 $396,152 $124,812 $271,340
2021 $22,133 $381,944 $120,336 $261,608
2020 $20,128 $382,748 $120,589 $262,159
2019 $19,450 $382,098 $120,384 $261,714
2018 $20,565 $456,437 $127,598 $328,839
2017 $21,971 $454,981 $127,191 $327,790
2016 $13,566 $265,676 $122,381 $143,295
2015 $13,377 $249,625 $114,987 $134,638
2014 $13,402 $253,066 $115,811 $137,255
2012 $12,946 $250,833 $114,789 $136,044
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12354071

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-404-009

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