Built in 1965 by Thomas Bleck - the original J.R. Thompson Estate known as the "Highlands" - this classic in-town 8,900 SF estate on 1.67 lush acres has been masterfully renovated by Eugene Martin. The floor plan was revised for today's active living, and everything has been remodeled with exquisite detail, including new hardwood flooring, designer light fixtures, tall, barreled ceilings, new windows, 5 fireplaces, and a new roof. A grand entry expands the entire depth of the home with French doors leading to the back brick paver patio. The home offers numerous gracious-sized rooms for a family to spread out and enjoy, including the formal dining room, living room, library with built-in bookshelves, family room with coffered ceiling, and game room. The spectacular, eat-in gourmet kitchen features an oversized island, quartzite countertops, Moroccan tile backsplash, high-end appliances including 3 Wolf stoves, 3 Bosch dishwashers, Subzero refrigerator & freezer, Subzero 60 bottle wine cooler, 3 sinks, and a walk-in pantry. There are six ensuite bedrooms on the 2nd floor, all with luxurious new baths, including the incredible primary suite with sitting room, huge walk-in closet, and gorgeous bath with oversized shower, separate vanities, and a soaking tub. Located off the mudroom with built-in cubbies is a third staircase leading to private spacious office with full bath. There is a laundry room on both the first and second floors, and a 3 car attached + 2 car detached garage. Numerous areas for storage or expansion in the attic with separate staircase and partially finished basement. This property is in an exceptional location, ideally located close to downtown Lake Forest, shopping, and the Metra. Very special estate with unparalleled quality workmanship. Note that the home was sold with both the house at 120 W. Alden on 1.67 acres plus the adjacent 1.38 acre lot (total 3.05 acres) which is why the sale is substantially above the list price.
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$3,250,000
120 W Alden Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
6beds
8,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
1.67 Acres Lot
$3,314,200 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$7,642 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,314,200
$2.85M - $3.84M
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Coffered ceilingBuilt-in bookshelvesQuartzite countertopsGame roomGorgeous bathSitting roomHuge walk-in closet
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Trace 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Samantha Trace,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11801398
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Enclosed Porch Heated, Game Room, Library, Bonus Room, Heated Sun Room, Mud Room, Gallery
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bonus room
- Level: Third
- Area: 544 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 493 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X17
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44X10
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X19
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 570 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X19
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X20
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Den/Library
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 8,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.67 Acres
- Dimensions: 410X150X136X193X183X39X80X110X150
- Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Additional parcels included: 12292020140000
- Parcel number: 12292020150000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,108,341
- Annual tax amount: $24,226
- Date on market: 6/7/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2024 | Sold | $3,250,000+12.5%$365/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11801398 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2024 | Pending sale | $2,890,000$325/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11801398 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2023 | Contingent | $2,890,000$325/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11801398 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2023 | Price change | $2,890,000-20.7%$325/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11801398 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2023 | Price change | $3,645,000-1.2%$410/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11746992 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2023 | Price change | $3,690,000-2.6%$415/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11746992 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,790,000+7.2%$426/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11746992 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2022 | Sold | $3,535,288+178.6%$397/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11307123 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2020 | Listing removed | $5,950$1/sqft |
Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #10666967 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,950-13.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/6/2020 | Listing removed | $1,269,000$143/sqft |
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| 4/24/2020 | Price change | $1,269,000-2.3%$143/sqft |
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| 3/27/2020 | Price change | $1,299,000+3.9%$146/sqft |
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| 3/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+4.2%$140/sqft |
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| 3/26/2020 | Listing removed | $6,850$1/sqft |
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| 3/13/2020 | Listed for rent | $6,850$1/sqft |
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| 2/27/2020 | Sold | $1,200,000-19.7%$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$168/sqft |
Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #10386490 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2020 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$168/sqft |
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| 12/2/2019 | Price change | $1,495,000-6.3%$168/sqft |
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| 10/2/2019 | Price change | $1,595,000-5.9%$179/sqft |
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| 7/29/2019 | Price change | $1,695,000-5.6%$190/sqft |
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| 5/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000$202/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,091 +3.1% | $383,411 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $21,432 +15.7% | $369,410 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $18,522 | $340,533 +11% |
| 2021 | -- | $306,753 -23.3% |
| 2020 | $23,026 -56.7% | $399,960 -58.1% |
| 2019 | $53,188 +4.2% | $954,530 -4.7% |
| 2018 | $51,024 | $1,001,382 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $51,024 +5.4% | $984,643 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $48,416 +0.5% | $937,220 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $48,162 +1.2% | $882,504 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $47,604 +2.1% | $863,712 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $46,643 +2.6% | $871,204 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $45,477 -4.5% | $962,033 -11.8% |
| 2010 | $47,613 -0.1% | $1,090,296 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $47,683 +1.8% | $1,190,669 -2% |
| 2008 | $46,836 +24.4% | $1,214,473 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $37,637 +8.7% | $1,181,854 |
| 2005 | $34,632 +6.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $32,614 +24.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $26,127 -10.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $29,260 +109% | -- |
| 2001 | $14,002 -49.2% | $604,870 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $27,563 | $572,802 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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