85 Sunset Place Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated payment $17,633/month
Total Views
44,780
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,110
Sq Ft
$964
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- 3-minute walk to West Park
About This Home
Situated across a lovely park, this designer-owned home is an exquisite and rare find, perfectly serving as a pied-a-terre or a full time home! Meticulously renovated and designed for simplicity and ease of maintenance, this home offers 4000 square feet of finished space without the need for expensive upkeep. A recipient of 2025 Lake Forest Historic Preservation Award, this exquisite home is renovated to perfection and blends timeless elegance with striking designer finishes. It boasts a warm, inviting interior with carefully chosen color schemes, artfully placed light fixtures, gorgeous wall and window treatments, charming fireplaces, and oversized windows. Enter through a gracious foyer with subtle hand-painted walls, arched doorways, and gleaming floors. The spacious living room, ideal for entertaining or relaxing, features a stunning fireplace, lacquered walls, and a custom bar complete with a wine fridge and refrigerated drawers. The kitchen is a true masterpiece, with top-of-the-line appliances, sleek marble countertops, Katonah hardware, and ample storage. Adjacent is a formal dining room with a large bay window, silk wallpaper with hand-painted accents, and a beautiful chandelier and antique wall sconces that add to the inviting ambiance. Natural light floods the spacious family room, with its beautiful fireplace and coffered ceilings-a comfortable place to gather with family and friends. Down the hall, the office is bathed in light from walls of windows. The primary bedroom suite embodies understated elegance and comfort, with a luxurious bath and built-in wardrobes. Three additional bedrooms are filled with light and share two well-appointed bathrooms. On the lower level, attention to detail continues with a spacious recreational area featuring a gorgeous fireplace with marble surround, wool carpeting, and a bank of drawers with two integrated beverage refrigerators. There's also a beautiful bath, a second laundry room, and ample storage. Step outside to enjoy stunning landscaping enhanced by new landscape lighting, a fenced yard offering privacy, and bluestone patios perfect for gatherings or a morning coffee. The addition of a generator ensures uninterrupted comfort and convenience. Other highlight include, heated bathroom floors, invisible built in speakers, heated garage with epoxied floors and new windows. A true gem in the heart of Lake Forest, surrounded by the charm and conveniences of in-town living.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,499
Year Built
- Built in 1928 | Remodeled in 2021
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 72x121
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,110 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bar Fridge
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Fireplace in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Sheridan Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
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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 | $15,449 | $302,457 | $98,811 | $203,646 |
| 2023 | $15,449 | $253,467 | $82,806 | $170,661 |
| 2022 | $14,505 | $246,231 | $80,442 | $165,789 |
| 2021 | $14,100 | $244,107 | $79,748 | $164,359 |
| 2020 | $13,786 | $245,457 | $80,189 | $165,268 |
| 2019 | $13,096 | $240,951 | $78,717 | $162,234 |
| 2018 | $16,109 | $315,021 | $105,328 | $209,693 |
| 2017 | $15,837 | $309,755 | $103,567 | $206,188 |
| 2016 | $15,183 | $294,836 | $98,579 | $196,257 |
| 2015 | $15,004 | $277,623 | $92,824 | $184,799 |
| 2014 | $13,135 | $242,629 | $83,337 | $159,292 |
| 2012 | $12,883 | $244,734 | $84,060 | $160,674 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 08/16/25 | For Sale | $2,999,000 | -- | $964 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,125,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $332,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $805,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $550,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $530,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $540,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $140,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $560,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $560,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $201,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $322,700 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $272,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $262,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $264,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $270,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $266,000 | No Value Available |
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
Elizabeth's Other Listings
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$208,000 Sold Aug 23, 2024
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,100 Sq Ft
- 2638 N Windsor Dr
- Unit 173
- Arlington Heights, IL
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12448194
APN: 12-33-103-006
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