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    1970 Merritt Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    6beds
    5,915sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 2002
    1.52 Acres Lot
    $2,633,300 Zestimate®
    $445/sqft
    $15,818 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,633,300

    $2.42M - $2.90M

    $15,818/mo

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    What's special

    Newly-updated 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath beautiful brick home in an estate setting on private 1.5-acre wooded cul-de-sac lot. From the minute you step into the foyer you sense the quality details that exist in the home. Features include high ceilings, hardwood floors, detailed mill work, dual staircases, and exquisite fireplaces. Destined to become a gathering place, a huge white gourmet kitchen has breakfast area and is open to a sunroom. Truly a retreat, the master suite has a sitting area, huge walk-in closet and a spa-like bath. The heart of the house is the family room. Work at home in a private library. Guests are comfortable in 1st-floor guest suite. Recently-finished English basement has large rec room, exercise room, wine cellar, bar, guest bedroom, and bath. Enjoy entertaining in the outdoor spaces complete with grill and firepit. Super convenient location with easy access to O'Hare, highways, Metra Commuter Station, shopping, parks, and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,915 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1.52 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1618105028

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 2002

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Zoned
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Heat/Fuel: Zoned
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Cul-de-sac
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Sale Terms: Conventional
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
    • Exposure: E (East)
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Steam Shower, Garden Tub
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Sunroom
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Foyer
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: 5th Bdrm
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Mud
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Style Of House: Traditional
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Library
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Basement
    • Status: New
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Age: 16-20 Years
    • Area Amenities: Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, Bar-Wet, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room, Breakfast Room, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Mud Room
    • Additional Sales Information: List Agent Must Accompany
    • Exterior Property Features: Grill-Outdoors
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Laundry Level: Main Level
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Exercise Room, Library
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Addtl Room 7 Name: Exercise Rm
    • Addtl Room 9 Name: Recreation Rm
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Stone
    • Addtl Room 6 Name: Breakfast Rm
    • Addtl Room 8 Name: Bar
    • Addtl Room 10 Name: 6th Bdrm
    • Tax Year: 2017
    • Lot Dimensions: 117X45X302X225X335
    • Parcel Identification Number: 16181050280000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/27/2022Sold$2,000,000-7%$338/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11328803 Report a problem
    2/26/2022Pending sale$2,150,000$363/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11328803 Report a problem
    2/26/2022Contingent$2,150,000$363/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11328803 Report a problem
    2/19/2022Listed for sale$2,150,000+13.5%$363/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11328803 Report a problem
    9/1/2019Listing removed$1,895,000$320/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #10033435 Report a problem
    4/22/2019Price change$1,895,000-5%$320/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #10033435 Report a problem
    7/27/2018Listed for sale$1,995,000-9.1%$337/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #10033435 Report a problem
    9/21/2013Listing removed$2,195,000$371/sqft
    Source: Prudential Rubloff #08265798 Report a problem
    2/20/2013Listed for sale$2,195,000+4.5%$371/sqft
    Source: Prudential Rubloff #08265798 Report a problem
    9/6/2002Sold$2,100,000+307.8%$355/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/9/2000Sold$515,000+4%$87/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/21/1999Sold$495,000$84/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$37,991 -0.9%$678,101 +4.8%
    2023$38,338 +14.8%$646,796 +4.2%
    2022$33,396 +5.8%$620,725 +10.4%
    2021$31,574 +2.7%$562,048 +3.5%
    2020$30,749 +3.4%$543,030 +0.2%
    2019$29,736 +1.8%$542,109 -5%
    2018$29,203 $570,537 +0.3%
    2017$29,203 +4.7%$568,717 +3.9%
    2016$27,901 -12.1%$547,212 +6.4%
    2015$31,727 +2.9%$514,152 -10.5%
    2014$30,834 +3.6%$574,343 +0.9%
    2012$29,768 +4.3%$569,276 -6.8%
    2011$28,548 -1.5%$610,789 -8.9%
    2010$28,972 +3.2%$670,201 -16.1%
    2009$28,080 -9.8%$799,096 -2.3%
    2008$31,132 +9.6%$817,490 -3.8%
    2006$28,401 +7.6%$849,707
    2005$26,398 +2.3%--
    2004$25,796 +12.2%--
    2003$22,982 +270.6%--
    2002$6,201 +5.3%--
    2001$5,889 +2.3%$126,907 +6.4%
    2000$5,758 $119,282

    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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