Rosa Castaneda
Responds Quickly
eXp Realty
(224) 570-2932
20 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$235,000 Price
63 Franklin Place E Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake Forest Area
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,379
Sq Ft
0.44
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Ranch Style House
- Sun or Florida Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
- 4 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of February 2026Set on an exceptional .443-acre parcel in the very heart of downtown Lake Forest, this rare offering presents an extraordinary opportunity to build new amid some of the area's most distinguished multi-million-dollar residences. Mere steps from acclaimed restaurants, charming boutiques, parks, and everyday conveniences-and just moments to Lake Forest High School and the lakefront-this location delivers the ultimate blend of lifestyle, walkability, and long-term value. The existing residence requires substantial renovation and is best suited for redevelopment, allowing a discerning buyer or builder to fully reimagine the site and create a custom home that reflects today's luxury standards while harmonizing with the surrounding estate-caliber properties. With nearly half an acre of prime, level land in one of Lake Forest's most coveted neighborhoods, this is a truly rare chance to secure an irreplaceable homesite where the value is unequivocally in the land and the possibilities are as compelling as the address itself.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128119 Listed on: 01/23/2026
Last Buyer's Agent
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,803
Year Built
- Built in 1962
Lot Details
- 19,297 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 120x160x118x175
Parking
- 4 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Tandem Parking
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Asphalt Roof
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 2,379 Sq Ft Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Screened Porch
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Sheridan Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 23, 2026
Closed on
Feb 16, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Connie Dornan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$734,000
Premium/Discount to List
$209,000
39.81%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.17%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lake Forest, IL
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Rosa Castaneda
-
Nancy Karp
Nancy Karp
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 287-9730
79 Total Sales
3 in Lake Forest
$620K - $850K Price Range
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Shannon Towson
Shannon Towson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 571-9010
70 Total Sales
2 in Lake Forest
$248K - $290K Price Range
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Alicja Skibicki
Alicja Skibicki
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(224) 808-4960
51 Total Sales
2 in Lake Forest
$1.3M - $2.5M Price Range
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Janice Goldblatt
Janice Goldblatt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 427-6497
86 Total Sales
3 in Lake Forest
$810K - $1.3M Price Range
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Sue Hall
Sue Hall
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 749-9031
159 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$1,160,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $734,000 | Proper Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 02/23/26 | Sold | $734,000 | +39.8% | $309 / Sq Ft |
| 01/28/2026 01/28/26 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $221 / Sq Ft |
| 01/27/2026 01/27/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $11,803 | $232,524 | $147,670 | $84,854 |
| 2024 | $11,372 | $213,365 | $135,503 | $77,862 |
| 2023 | $10,651 | $196,686 | $124,911 | $71,775 |
| 2022 | $10,651 | $187,398 | $119,012 | $68,386 |
| 2021 | $10,350 | $185,782 | $117,986 | $67,796 |
| 2020 | $10,122 | $186,810 | $118,639 | $68,171 |
| 2019 | $9,613 | $183,381 | $116,461 | $66,920 |
| 2018 | $10,025 | $203,370 | $120,621 | $82,749 |
| 2017 | $9,852 | $199,971 | $118,605 | $81,366 |
| 2016 | $9,427 | $190,340 | $112,893 | $77,447 |
| 2015 | $9,293 | $179,228 | $106,302 | $72,926 |
| 2014 | $8,628 | $166,366 | $106,042 | $60,324 |
| 2012 | $8,533 | $167,809 | $106,962 | $60,847 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Connie Dornan
Seller's Agent in 2026
Connie Dornan
@ Properties
(847) 208-1397
626 Total Sales
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N
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Non Member
NON MEMBER
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12552794
APN: 12-28-301-011
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