NOT LISTED FOR SALE

965 E Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $6,697,000 - $7,232,000

8 Beds
11 Baths
13,602 Sq Ft
$509/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 07, 2022

Last sale price $5,650,000 $415 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $43,212/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Greenhouse
  • Gated Community
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • 5-minute walk to Forest Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Fairlawn , designed by Delano & Aldrich,Privately secluded Estate with a gated entrance. The symmetry of the red brick Georgian design delights on arrival. Designed in 1923 by New York-based architects, Delano and Aldrich, Fairlawn is in a category by itself. . Reflecting gracious elegance, majestic room sizes and a flowing floor plan. This magnificent residence sits on 3.16 acres of spectacular green gardens that was designed as a series of rooms. As one of the finest residences along Chicago's North Shore, Fairlawn was completed in 1925. Symmetrical scale rooms with high ceilings, cozy fireplaces, a paneled library, a sun room with beautiful murals, grand living/ball room and dining room. The third floor hosts a fun domed space. There is a new kitchen with custom cabinets & top of the line appliances, it opens up to the family room & has easy access to the pool. There are 7 car garages attached to the main house by a heated tunnel. The separate coach house includes: bedroom, bathroom, Kitchen & a living room. There is a green house. Recent updates : new boiler system, new kitchen, Bluestone patio around the pool, Ruckus Wi-Fi system throughout & hot water heaters. Fairlawn is a private retreat, located in the heart of East Lake Forest, across from the beach & the park. History :in 1857 Farwell purchased 18 acres. Fairlawn was built in 1870 by Senator Charles Benjamin Farwell who was one of Lake Forest's original settlers. 1891 the first golf game reported in the midwest teed off on a small seven hole course built on the estate front yard. In 1920: the house burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1923 by his daughter Grace, founder of the Chicago Arts Club. The estate has been through many changes . In 1950 the property was subdivided into 9 lots. Today Fairlawn sits on 3.16 spectacular acres.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Houda Chedid

Compass License #471005938 Listed on: 07/14/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $74,128

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3.16 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 175.4x152.1x395.1x442.8x202.9x119.8
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 7 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 13,602 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace in Grand Entry Hall
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 9 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Cellar
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Greenhouse

Additional Homes

  • Additional Residence on Property

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$74,128

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

7

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 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): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 13602
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Library, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Cellar,Exterior Access,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 7276
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other,Bedroom,Den/Library,Dining Room,Grand Entry Hall
  • Total Sq Ft: 7276
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 6500000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Second Residence, Greenhouse
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 7
  • Number of Cars: 7
  • Driveway: Brick,Gravel,Circular
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 175.4X152.1X395.1X442.8X202.9X119.8
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 74128
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2022
Closed on
Nov 1, 2022
Sold by
Kirsch William and Kirsch Dawn
Bought by
Trust No 8002382303 and Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Seller's Agent
Houda Chedid
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$6,500,000
Sold Price
$5,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$850,000
-13.08%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$6,928,471

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,278,471
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.18%
Original Mortgage
$4,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,792,878
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,135,593

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2017
Closed on
Jan 17, 2018
Sold by
Marsh Miles L and Marsh Lorna A
Bought by
Kirsch William and Kirsch Dawn
Seller's Agent
Mona Hellinga
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Houda Chedid
Compass
List Price
$4,500,000
Sold Price
$3,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$775,000
-17.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.05%
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
Trust No 8002382303 $5,650,000 Chicago Title
Kirsch William $3,725,000 Fort Dearborn Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trust No 8002382303 $4,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/07/2022 11/07/22 Sold $5,650,000 -13.1% $415 / Sq Ft
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2022 07/14/22 For Sale $6,500,000 +74.5% $478 / Sq Ft
01/17/2018 01/17/18 Sold $3,725,000 -17.2% $274 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/26/2017 12/26/17 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2017 12/21/17 For Sale $4,500,000 0.0% $331 / Sq Ft
11/30/2017 11/30/17 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2017 10/03/17 Price Changed $4,500,000 -13.5% $331 / Sq Ft
07/24/2017 07/24/17 Price Changed $5,200,000 -11.9% $382 / Sq Ft
03/01/2017 03/01/17 For Sale $5,900,000 -- $434 / Sq Ft
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 $82,498 $1,430,667 $761,987 $668,680
2023 $76,246 $1,318,831 $702,422 $616,409
2022 $76,246 $1,268,747 $675,747 $593,000
2021 $72,468 $1,257,804 $669,919 $587,885
2020 $68,850 $1,264,760 $673,624 $591,136
2019 $68,850 $1,241,543 $661,258 $580,285
2018 $80,123 $1,241,543 $879,721 $361,822
2017 $94,748 $1,823,283 $865,016 $958,267
2016 $90,911 $1,735,468 $823,354 $912,114
2015 $89,935 $1,634,150 $775,286 $858,864
2014 $98,363 $1,778,337 $696,051 $1,082,286
2012 $96,359 $1,793,763 $702,089 $1,091,674
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11464563

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-34-102-003