Evoking a sense of timelessness, this stately brick residence reigns over approximately 1.1 acres in Lake Forest. The property promises tranquility at every turn with a large, private fenced backyard nestled amidst flowering bushes, mature trees and verdant open space. The home brings over 4,389 square feet of refreshed space into elegant focus with five bedrooms and three full baths on the second floor, a first floor office, plus an English basement with the sixth bedroom and fourth full bath. Recent renovations, including fresh paint throughout, new carpeting, painted built-ins, and designer lighting, ensure a move-in ready interior meant to blend with a variety of tastes and styles. An abundance of natural light floods the thoughtfully designed floorplan via tall ceilings and a striking wall of windows capturing picturesque backyard views. Tailor-made for effortless living and entertaining, the home welcomes you inside with a gracious two-story foyer, formal living room and a family room with a wet bar and sweeping white-washed brick fireplace. Additional amenities elevate the living experience: a screened porch, a garden room with a spa, a first-floor laundry room, a second-floor reading nook with built-ins, and an attached four-car garage. A large kitchen with a center island and spacious eating area provides seamless access to the back deck, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Two staircases connect to the second floor and three staircases take you to the lower level, lending additional privacy and versatility to the floorplan. From the expansive backyard to the timeless interiors and abundant amenities, this captivating property is an invitation to embrace the art of living well in a convenient area of Lake Forest. NEW roof, skylights, and gutters are in the works.
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$1,375,000
1491 Harlan Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
6beds
4,389sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
1.09 Acres Lot
$1,669,900 Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$7,977 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,669,900
$1.55M - $1.82M
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Lake forestTimeless interiorsAbundant amenitiesTall ceilingsMature treesCenter islandNatural light floods
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Listed by:
Dawn McKenna 847-234-8000,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Isaac Jolcover
Landstar Realty Group, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11997298
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Exercise Room, Foyer, Gallery, Office, Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X5
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 629 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X37
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,342
- Total interior livable area: 4,389 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 1.09 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 16084040040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,387,510
- Annual tax amount: $19,232
- Date on market: 5/2/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2024 | Sold | $1,375,000-1.7%$313/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11997298 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2024 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11997298 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2024 | Contingent | $1,399,000$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11997298 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+10.2%$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11997298 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Sold | $1,270,000-4.2%$289/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11770343 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2023 | Pending sale | $1,325,000$302/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11770343 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2023 | Contingent | $1,325,000$302/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11770343 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2023 | Price change | $1,325,000-3.6%$302/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11770343 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+63.3%$313/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11770343 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/1995 | Sold | $842,000+0.5%$192/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/1994 | Sold | $837,500$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,029 +5.1% | $458,288 -0.9% |
| 2023 | $25,707 +33.7% | $462,457 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $19,233 +5.8% | $426,747 +28.8% |
| 2021 | $18,170 +2.7% | $331,266 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $17,700 +3.4% | $320,058 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $17,125 -17.8% | $319,515 -22.7% |
| 2018 | $20,825 | $413,571 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $20,825 +3.4% | $412,252 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $20,134 +1.3% | $396,663 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $19,879 +2.9% | $372,699 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $19,316 +3.2% | $367,097 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $18,714 +4.2% | $363,859 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $17,964 +5.6% | $390,393 -2.3% |
| 2010 | $17,005 +3.1% | $399,737 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $16,492 +1.5% | $423,540 -8.8% |
| 2008 | $16,248 +1.3% | $464,260 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $16,046 -6.4% | $451,659 |
| 2005 | $17,151 0% | -- |
| 2004 | $17,159 +109.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $8,207 -49% | -- |
| 2002 | $16,092 +110.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $7,632 -48.8% | $334,087 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $14,911 | $314,015 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee 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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- 60045
- 1491 Harlan Ln
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