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$4,600,000

1020 Walden Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 Beds6 Baths0 sqft33 days
1020 Walden Lane·Lake Forest, IL 60045
4Bedrooms
6Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
2018Year Built
About This Home

This extraordinary estate, completed in 2018, is a masterpiece of thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship, achieving perfect harmony between the landscape and the home. Nestled in a picturesque ravine setting, the property offers breathtaking vistas. The stunning great room boasts custom millwork, a remote-controlled gas fireplace, and 21-foot ceilings, providing a grand and inviting space. The elegant dining room, featuring custom chair rail, soaring ceilings, and a vintage Beverly Hills Hotel chandelier, creates an inviting ambiance for any occasion. The kitchen seamlessly blends form and function, with custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, an island, top-of-the-line appliances, and a charming breakfast room that overlooks the patios and ravine. Adjacent to the dining room and kitchen, the butler's pantry is highlighted by mosaic wall tiles, an ice maker, a Subzero beverage center with wine storage, and custom cabinetry. The tranquil primary suite is designed for privacy and features a gas fireplace with a quartzite hearth, custom millwork, and a beamed ceiling. The opulent primary bath includes a Carrara marble shower, bath frame, and countertops, a Kohler rainforest shower, a Kohler digital steam system, a Bain ultra air-tub, multiple sinks, and a heated towel bar. The expansive dressing area offers a storage island with a Carrara marble top, several closets, some with mirrored doors, two refrigeration drawers for drinks and snacks, and a custom cabinet for a stacked washer and dryer. On the second floor, two spacious ensuite bedrooms feature custom built-in drawers and shelves, with bathrooms adorned with Carrara marble countertops, shower tile, and floors, as well as heated towel bars. The unique media room, complete with a coffee bar and kitchenette, opens to a treetop office with magnificent views. The remarkable lower level, accessible from several patios, includes a family room with surround sound theater viewing, a custom bar area with glassware storage and Carrara marble countertops, a game area, and a bedroom with an ensuite bath featuring heated towel bars, Carrara marble shower tile, floors, and countertops. The lush grounds are a gardener's paradise, with extensive plantings and patios. A secluded patio with a gas log fireplace is shared by the primary suite and library. The upper patio, adjacent to the great room, offers panoramic views of the ravine, while the lower patio, accessible from the family room, features a custom fireplace with gas logs, hand-cut bluestone, and a bar with a granite countertop and a Subzero refrigerator. The ravine patio provides limestone steps to the lake path. The grilling patio, conveniently located near the kitchen, features a Wolf Grill, granite counters with stainless steel drawers, a Subzero refrigerator, and a dining area. Additional features include a dedicated dog bath, first-floor laundry, a three-car attached garage with an electric car charger, and Smart Home features with Control 4 software that manages digital color security cameras, interior and exterior LED lighting, TV and sound system, HVAC, and a generator.

MLS# 12370277Listed June 5, 2025ResidentialColonial
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms6
Full Baths4
Half Baths2
Total Rooms13

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces4
Year Built2018
Lot Size1.300 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipMoraine
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$4,600,000
Annual Taxes (2023)$43,040
Monthly Tax Est.$3,587
Parcel #16031080160000
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryer

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced AirRadiant

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedWalk-Out Access

Laundry

Main LevelMultiple Locations

Fireplace

Gas Log
Exterior & Lot

Construction

CedarShake Siding
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Service - 400 Amp or Greater

Parking

OtherGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarageOn SiteGarage OwnedAttached
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

Street Paved
Schools
Elementary
Sheridan Elementary School
District: 67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
District: 67
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$43,040
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$3,587
per month
Property Location

1020 Walden Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — Lake County

$4,600,000
1020 Walden Lane
4 bd6 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
33 days on market
3-car garage
4 fireplaces
1.300 acres
$43,040/yr taxes
$27,762
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$24,175/mo
Property Tax
$3,587/mo
$4,600,000
20% — $920,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$3,680,000
Down Payment
$920,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Dinny Dwyer
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