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$5,850,000

1490 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
6 Beds9 Baths0 sqft14 days
1490 Lake Road·Lake Forest, IL 60045
6Bedrooms
9Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1989Year Built
About This Home

This historic Normandy manor on coveted Lake Road combines timeless elegance with an array of magnificent modern updates. A grand two story entry hall welcomes you into the massive estate, immediately establishing an ambiance of sophisticated luxury. The formal living spaces are designed for grand entertaining, offering sweeping views of the spacious, professionally landscaped yard. The fully fenced grounds serve as a private resort, featuring an expansive bluestone patio, a sparkling in-ground swimming pool, a custom relaxation pergola. Significant capital improvements over the last six years ensure absolute peace of mind, including completely rebuilt exterior brick walls, five fully rehabbed bathrooms, updated pool equipment, a renovated pool house, and a fresh coat of interior paint throughout. Even the hallway balustrades have been replaced to meet modern safety codes and meticulously stained to match the original historic woodwork. The heart of the home features a formal twenty-seven by seventeen foot dining room that boasts custom Chinese themed wall treatments, soaring high ceilings, and rich herringbone hardwood floors. Nearby, the stunning Peacock Kitchen has been recently updated to be light and bright. This culinary space features a generous center island, premium granite countertops, high end appliances, and an abundance of pantry and cupboard space, complemented by a dedicated planning area to the south. Large windows and elegant French doors open from the kitchen onto enchanting courtyard gardens centered around a tranquil fountain. For seamless indoor outdoor living during pleasant weather, a twenty-one by eleven foot screened porch provides a protected retreat surrounded by mature perennial gardens, offering direct access to the pool area. Accommodations in this estate are remarkably flexible and luxurious, beginning with a private first floor bedroom suite custom designed with every amenity and a private bathroom. However, the true crowning jewel of the home is the second floor primary suite, which offers an even more lavish and luxurious sanctuary than the main level space. The rest of the second floor is equally impressive, where each additional bedroom features its own recently updated private bathroom. This level also serves as an entertainment hub, boasting a secondary kitchen and a massive thirty-five by twenty foot theatre room equipped with a brand new one hundred inch television. Adding to the incredible versatility of this property is a fully functional, separately metered coach house that provides the perfect private accommodations for guests.

MLS# 12644064Listed May 14, 2026ResidentialTraditional
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms6
Total Bathrooms9
Full Baths6
Half Baths3
Total Rooms12

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces5
Fireplaces7
Year Built1989
Lot Size1.52

Location

CountyLake
TownshipShields
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$5,850,000
Annual Taxes (2024)$44,209
Monthly Tax Est.$3,684
Parcel #12282020370000
Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedFull

Laundry

Gas Dryer HookupElectric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace

Wood BurningGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public SewerStorm Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service

Parking

Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedDetachedOff StreetGarage
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
$44,209
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$3,684
per month
Property Location

1490 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045Lake County

$5,850,000
1490 Lake Road
6 bd9 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
14 days on market
5-car garage
7 fireplaces
1.52
$44,209/yr taxes
$34,428
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$30,744/mo
Property Tax
$3,684/mo
$5,850,000
20% — $1,170,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$4,680,000
Down Payment
$1,170,000

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

Listed by
Coldwell Banker Realty
Agent: Laura Henderson
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