A piece of Lake Forest history returns to the market for the first time in 27 years, presenting a rare opportunity to own a gracious Tudor Revival with historical provenance in Lake Forest. Set back on a private drive on 1.52 wooded acres and backing up to Open Lands, the estate offers exceptional privacy and serenity that feels like the English countryside. The manor was built in 1928 by Walter Frazier for the G. Corson Ellis family and remodeled by Frazier himself in 1957, complete with a fallout shelter in a nod to a Cold War past. Surrounded by nature and mature landscaping, the property feels like a magical wonderland filled with sweeping lawns, gardens and meandering pathways leading to your own slice of nature for walking or bird watching. Expansive walls of glass blur the visual lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. This six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence presents 5,151 square feet of carefully preserved interiors where plaster walls, arched doorways, hand-scraped beams, intricate moldings, custom paneled doors and paneling, and original hardware reflect its original construction. Graciously scaled formal living and dining rooms are anchored by fireplaces; the garden/family room, a Frazier-designed addition of wall-to-wall glass draws the landscape inside and remains one of the home's most distinctive features. The kitchen is fitted with a Dacor range, Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, double ovens, with an island for casual dining and an arched doorway connecting to the family room and its garden-facing views. A den off the front foyer serves equally well as a home office. A three-car attached garage, large mudroom, powder bathroom, and potting shed with exterior access complete the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a sitting room, fireplace, three walk-in closets, and an ensuite bath, plus access to a second jack-and-jill bath. The second floor includes four additional bedrooms. The third floor adds a treetop bedroom and bath, and plenty of attic storage space. Completing the home is an unfinished lower level with a wine cellar, laundry, and workshop space. The center of Lake Forest is minutes away.
Active
$2,595,000
283 W Laurel Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
6beds
5,151sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
1.52 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$504/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Powder bathroomSix-bedroom five-and-a-half-bath residenceThree-car attached garageOriginal hardwareIntricate moldingsArched doorwaysExpansive walls of glass
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- 1,804
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Listed by:
Annie Royster Lenzke 847-234-8000,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Jean Royster, ABR,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12655156
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Den, Attic, Foyer, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 510 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X26
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X20
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 640 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X20
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 608 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X32
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Sub-Basement,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,151 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 1.52 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12294030390000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $504/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,844,290
- Annual tax amount: $37,827
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000+75.9%$504/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12655156 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/1999 | Sold | $1,475,000$286/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,864 +8.6% | $669,900 +9% |
| 2023 | $33,018 +4.2% | $614,702 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $31,685 +2.7% | $539,666 +0.9% |
| 2021 | $30,846 +2.4% | $534,746 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $30,116 +5.3% | $533,066 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $28,614 +15.9% | $523,281 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $24,685 | $491,501 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $24,685 -7.5% | $483,285 -7.9% |
| 2016 | $26,693 -7.6% | $524,876 -5.4% |
| 2015 | $28,900 +1.2% | $554,577 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $28,566 +2% | $520,670 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $27,996 +2.5% | $525,187 -17.5% |
| 2011 | $27,304 -8.3% | $636,360 -7% |
| 2010 | $29,778 +21% | $684,103 +10.8% |
| 2009 | $24,605 +22% | $617,309 +17.4% |
| 2008 | $20,164 +15.2% | $525,999 +14.1% |
| 2006 | $17,500 -3.2% | $460,973 |
| 2005 | $18,072 -3.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $18,797 -4.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $19,651 -4.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $20,496 -3.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $21,338 | $460,973 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
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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