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$1,349,900

1288 Lakewood Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds5 Baths0 sqft59 days
1288 Lakewood Drive·Lake Forest, IL 60045
5Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1988Year Built
About This Home

Beautifully oriented on an incredible 1.38 acre park-like setting lined with a natural canopy of mature trees, a circular driveway with private set back and the vision of a pond in the distant background, this solid brick colonial is a welcoming destination. It's time to make this 6500 sq ft home your own as the floor-plan is perfect with a gorgeous double atrium great room with expansive windows that allow the outdoors to flood in. Dramatic foyer with cascading sweeping staircase and large kitchen with separate breakfast space. First floor office and full bed with bath that allows for even more incredible options. Mudroom with laundry leads to attached 3 car garage. 2nd floor with large bedrooms and huge primary suite with spa bath and walk in closet can suit a dream space for anyone. Sun drenched home with lofted area that overlooks great room make for a dynamite design feature that can taken to a whole new level. Full basement with rec room and loads of storage. This is the kind of house you can live in while working with your designer as it's in pristine shape and can even do just one room at a time! Nothing is better than a blank white canvas with soaring ceilings, massive sunlight throughout and ideal room sizes in the right place making this a no brainer rehab that can truly be a designer showcase home! Only 2 minutes from West Lake Forest train station so getting to and from the city won't be missed. Award winning schools & community make this house a 5 star opportunity! Easy to show.

MLS# 11898191Listed October 13, 2023ResidentialColonial
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms5
Full Baths4
Half Baths1
Total Rooms12

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces2
Year Built1988
Lot Size1.380 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipWest Deerfield
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$1,349,900
Annual Taxes (2022)$22,906
Monthly Tax Est.$1,909
Parcel #16071020350000
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorFreezerCooktopOvenElectric Cooktop

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

Partially FinishedCrawl SpaceFull

Laundry

Main LevelGas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

LandscapedMature Trees
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Electric

150 Amp Service

Parking

Circular DrivewayGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedAttachedOwnedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

CurbsSidewalksStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Everett Elementary School
District: 67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
District: 67
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$22,906
Tax Year 2022
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,909
per month
Property Location

1288 Lakewood Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045Lake County

$1,349,900
1288 Lakewood Drive
5 bd5 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
59 days on market
3-car garage
2 fireplaces
1.380 acres
$22,906/yr taxes
$9,003
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$7,094/mo
Property Tax
$1,909/mo
$1,349,900
20% — $269,980
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,079,920
Down Payment
$269,980

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

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Jena Radnay
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