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$525,000

63 Franklin Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 Beds3 Baths2,379 sqft5 days
63 Franklin Place·Lake Forest, IL 60045
3Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
2,379Sq Ft
1962Year Built
About This Home

Set on an exceptional .443-acre parcel in the very heart of downtown Lake Forest, this rare offering presents an extraordinary opportunity to build new amid some of the area's most distinguished multi-million-dollar residences. Mere steps from acclaimed restaurants, charming boutiques, parks, and everyday conveniences-and just moments to Lake Forest High School and the lakefront-this location delivers the ultimate blend of lifestyle, walkability, and long-term value. The existing residence requires substantial renovation and is best suited for redevelopment, allowing a discerning buyer or builder to fully reimagine the site and create a custom home that reflects today's luxury standards while harmonizing with the surrounding estate-caliber properties. With nearly half an acre of prime, level land in one of Lake Forest's most coveted neighborhoods, this is a truly rare chance to secure an irreplaceable homesite where the value is unequivocally in the land and the possibilities are as compelling as the address itself.

MLS# 12552794Listed January 23, 2026ResidentialRanch
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Total Rooms7

Size & Structure

Living Area2,379 sqft
Garage Spaces4
Fireplaces1
Year Built1962
Lot Size0.443 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipShields
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$525,000
Price / Sq Ft$221
Annual Taxes (2024)$11,803
Monthly Tax Est.$984
Parcel #12283010110000
Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedFull

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Cedar

Roof

Asphalt

Patio & Porch

Deck
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Parking

TandemYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
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
$11,803
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$984
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$221
per square foot
Property Location

63 Franklin Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — Lake County

$525,000
$221 / sqft
63 Franklin Place
3 bd3 ba2,379 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
5 days on market
4-car garage
1 fireplace
0.443 acres
$11,803/yr taxes
$3,743
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,759/mo
Property Tax
$984/mo
$525,000
20% — $105,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$420,000
Down Payment
$105,000

* 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: Connie Dornan
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