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  • $2,347,900

    1700 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    6beds
    5,590sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1912
    2.9 Acres Lot
    $2,347,900 Zestimate®
    $420/sqft
    $7,200 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,347,900

    $2.00M - $2.77M

    $7,200/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Style and grace abound in this wonderful country estate! Built in 1912, Knollwood Farm is set on almost 3 acres. The first floor includes original terracotta foyer floor and door details with an adjoining powder room. A gracious living room with high ceilings and original oak floors extends to a charming screened in porch. A formal dining room with fireplace provides an elegant year-round entertaining venue. The kitchen includes plenty of storage with glass-enclosed shelving and high end stainless steel appliances. An updated office- which is also considered a bedroom, full bath and mud room also extend off the kitchen and back hall. Within the bright foyer one appreciates the wide staircase with custom banister entering the second floor that includes 4 bedrooms. The primary suite consists of an adjacent office and fireplace, his and hers bathrooms, dressing room and closets. Additionally there are two bedrooms sharing a Jack and-Jill bathroom, and the original main bedroom with separate full bath. All rooms have large windows with screens for summer time breezes. The third floor has a charming bunk room with a full bathroom which could also be used as a play room. Attic space with ample storage is also located on the third floor. The basement includes a home viewing rec room which was fully updated in 2020, plus a wood-paneled wine cellar, full bathroom along with the laundry room. Above a detached three car garage is an apartment with separate kitchen and bathroom. Behind the garage is a half basketball court. The deck and gazebo are wonderful for enjoying the spectacular views of the private yard and gardens with southern exposure. Enjoy the sunrise, sunset and all this wonderful estate has to offer!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 8
    • Full bathrooms: 7
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Attic: Dormer, Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,590 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Lot
    • Size: 2.9 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1219403003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1912

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $8 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $420/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,303,438
    • Annual tax amount: $25,574

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/24/2022Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11091990 Report a problem
    8/24/2021Price change$1,700,000-12.8%$304/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11091990 Report a problem
    7/9/2021Price change$1,950,000-9.3%$349/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11091990 Report a problem
    6/4/2021Price change$2,150,000-14%$385/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11091990 Report a problem
    5/18/2021Listed for sale$2,500,000$447/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11091990 Report a problem
    5/18/2021Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11083744 Report a problem
    9/21/2020Listed for sale$2,500,000+28.2%$447/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #10877070 Report a problem
    1/29/2004Sold$1,950,000$349/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$25,574 +13.6%$486,973 +12.1%
    2023$22,517 +4.7%$434,436 +19.3%
    2022$21,503 -10.6%$364,069 +0.9%
    2021$24,056 +2.3%$360,750 +0.3%
    2020$23,517 +3.8%$359,617 +0.8%
    2019$22,661 -0.2%$356,631
    2018$22,698 $356,631 -6.9%
    2017$22,698 +8.5%$382,962 -5.4%
    2016$20,916 +4.2%$405,003 +6.2%
    2015$20,076 +1.2%$381,359 +6.7%
    2014$19,842 +2.1%$357,532 -0.9%
    2012$19,434 +2.6%$360,633 -9.4%
    2011$18,940 -12.7%$398,232 -19.4%
    2010$21,687 -0.1%$493,928 -8.4%
    2009$21,711 +1.9%$539,400 -2.5%
    2008$21,314 +27.6%$553,473 +2.8%
    2006$16,700 -5.2%$538,607
    2005$17,617 +2.8%--
    2004$17,142 +12.2%--
    2003$15,274 +27.4%--
    2002$11,986 +4.5%--
    2001$11,471 +1.6%$249,080 +5.6%
    2000$11,286 $235,875
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60045

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Everett Elementary School
    • Middle: Deer Path Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
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