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$1,050,000

497 Douglas Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds7 Baths8,149 sqft11 days
497 Douglas Drive·Lake Forest, IL 60045
5Bedrooms
7Bathrooms
8,149Sq Ft
1969Year Built
About This Home

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to complete a beautiful home in Villa Turicum utilizing fabulous construction drawings by Melichar Architects! This lovely Georgian home is located on 0.94 acres east of Sheridan Road, just blocks from Lake Michigan and features an impressive two-story foyer with a lovely staircase, a wonderful floor plan, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, a 3-car garage, and a private, fenced backyard. Additional features include spacious rooms, a proposed kitchen that overlooks the backyard, a huge first floor guest suite/optional first floor primary suite, and 4 bedrooms on the second floor with hardwood floors that includes a sizable Primary Suite with fireplace ready to customize to fit your needs. Most interior millwork, finishes, flooring and cabinetry have been removed. The kitchen and most baths have been demoed. The previous owners built a 3-story addition from 1999-2001. It includes a first-floor suite with a bedroom, two full bathrooms (one with a jetted tub and the other with a shower), a huge walk-in closet, wet bar, sitting room, and 2nd floor office or playroom. The bright sitting room has vaulted ceilings, skylights, windows, and a glass sliding door that opens to the patio and backyard. On the 2nd floor of this newer area, a huge storage space connects with bedroom 4 on the original 2nd floor. The lower level was expanded during this renovation to include an English basement (north and east windows are above grade), a large recreation room with a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with jetted tub. All double-hung windows were replaced in 2018 by the previous owner with Renewal by Anderson windows. This is a perfect opportunity to finish designing your dream home in a wonderful neighborhood working with a top architect. One also has the ability to select their own finishes or use the finishes pre-selected by the architect. Choose your own contractor to complete this incredible home. The interior of the home has been partially demoed. Kitchen and half of the bathrooms have been demoed. The home is being sold "As Is."

MLS# 12115650Listed July 19, 2024ResidentialGeorgianSubdivision: Villa Turicum
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms7
Full Baths6
Half Baths1
Total Rooms16

Size & Structure

Living Area8,149 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces4
Year Built1969
Lot Size0.940 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipMoraine
SubdivisionVilla Turicum
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$1,050,000
Price / Sq Ft$129
Annual Taxes (2023)$29,249
Monthly Tax Est.$2,437
Parcel #16033020050000
Interior Features

Appliances

Humidifier

Flooring

HardwoodWood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedCrawl Space8 ft + pour9 ft + pourRec/Family AreaStorage SpaceFullDaylight

Laundry

Main LevelGas Dryer HookupLaundry ChuteLaundry Closet

Fireplace

Wood BurningGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

DeckPatio

Lot Features

LandscapedWoodedMature Trees
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public SewerStorm Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Electric

Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

SidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Cherokee Elementary School
District: 67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
District: 67
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$29,249
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$2,437
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$129
per square foot
Property Location

497 Douglas Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045Lake County

$1,050,000
$129 / sqft
497 Douglas Drive
5 bd7 ba8,149 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
11 days on market
3-car garage
4 fireplaces
0.940 acres
$29,249/yr taxes
$7,956
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$5,518/mo
Property Tax
$2,437/mo
$1,050,000
20% — $210,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$840,000
Down Payment
$210,000

* 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: Ann Lyon
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