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$1,650,000

496 Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 Beds5 Baths0 sqft24 days
496 Illinois Road·Lake Forest, IL 60045
4Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1924Year Built
About This Home

This three-story vintage home, known as the Frank W. Read House, is located in East Lake Forest in a coveted, close-to-town location, and is situated on almost an acre of beautiful, landscaped property! Vintage features include many original details such as wood floors, a beautiful staircase, high ceilings, built-ins, and multiple sun rooms with lovely views of the yard. Completely updated top to bottom over the last year, this home now enjoys four finished levels, five new bathrooms, a stunning white kitchen, and a four-car, tandem garage. The updates are comprehensive with all new mechanicals, roof, windows, and finishes. You can move right into this gem! Walk the property to enjoy the size and beauty of this lot. NEW in last 12 months: central air conditioning added, changed old boiler & radiator heat system to new gas furnace system, asphalt shingle roof, gutters, windows, kitchen, four bathrooms renovated (one upgraded from half to full bath). Finished basement including bathroom added, laundry room with new washer & dryer, new staircase & egress window added. Exterior stucco work and paint. Garage renovation with new roof, garage door, siding, epoxy floor & electric car capable. New wood floors through much of the house, refinished wood floors. Extensive electrical improvements including recessed lighting throughout, internet ready, light fixtures. Interior paint, cement patio and walkway, driveway. Massive landscaping work with incredible tree removal and many new plantings.

MLS# 11669398Listed January 9, 2023Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms5
Full Baths5
Half Baths0
Total Rooms13

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces4
Fireplaces1
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.810 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipShields
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$1,650,000
Annual Taxes (2021)$16,125
Monthly Tax Est.$1,344
Parcel #12334040260000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range HoodGas Cooktop

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

CellarPartial

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Stucco

Roof

AsphaltRubber
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Parking

AsphaltTandemOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
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
$16,125
Tax Year 2021
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,344
per month
Property Location

496 Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045Lake County

$1,650,000
496 Illinois Road
4 bd5 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
24 days on market
4-car garage
1 fireplace
0.810 acres
$16,125/yr taxes
$10,015
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$8,671/mo
Property Tax
$1,344/mo
$1,650,000
20% — $330,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,320,000
Down Payment
$330,000

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

Listed by
Coldwell Banker Realty
Agent: Suzanne Myers
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