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    851 Hunter Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    5beds
    5,538sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1991
    1.38 Acres Lot
    $1,585,100 Zestimate®
    $285/sqft
    $8,129 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,585,100

    $1.44M - $1.73M

    $8,129/mo

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    What's special

    Custom built brick Georgian on quiet cul-de-sac. YOU ARE IMPRESSED FROM THE MOMENT YOU ENTER!! Grand foyer welcomes you to this stately home lovely bridal staircase. A new gourmet kitchen w/custom Amish cabinetry, cherry center island, custom built china cabinet, quartzite counter tops. high end Thermador SS appliances, huge dining area that lets in the views of the wooded back yard. Butlers pantry ,walk in pantry,and mud room are adjacent to the kitchen with easy access to garage and side entrance. Kitchen opens to family room with cherry mantle fireplace, wet-bar, 2 french doors leading to deck. Sun room is next to family room. Formal living room w/custom cove moldings and mill work, tray ceiling. Fireplace has custom Italian mantle with marble surround. A library with custom cherry wainscoting, built in bookcases, and boxed cherry beams. The second floor is host to 3 bedrooms and a fabulous master suite with fireplace. The opulent master oasis has 2 separate custom Amish vanities with granite, make up/dressing vanity, bidet, a huge walk-in shower with steam, waterfall shower head, personal shower, air tub. Cove moldings, stunning use of marble and onyx on floors and shower. Master closet with island, plenty of shelves and bins. A full bath on this floor is for two bedrooms and the third bedroom is an en suite . Cozy alcove overlooks foyer. The 5th bedroom/au pair/office is located on the first floor and has a full bath. This home has the finest appointments and is very classy!! Home has been updated throughout and is waiting for a new family to call it home. Call today as this home will not last long!

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,538 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1.38 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1608202019

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1991

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Freezer, Oven-Double, High End Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Intercom
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Driveway: Asphalt, Side Drive
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public, Lake Michigan
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Intercom, Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Sprinkler-Lawn, TV-Dish, Security System, Multiple Water Heaters
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Cul-de-sac, Mature Trees, Streetlights, Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Exposure: W (West)
    • Sale Terms: Conventional
    • Tax Exemptions: Senior
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in, Country Kitchen, Custom Cabinetry, Updated Kitchen, SolidSurfaceCounter
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter, Gas Logs
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Other
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Steam Shower, Bidet, Soaking Tub, Full Body Spray Shower, Double Shower
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Foyer
    • Roof Type: Other
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Mud
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Contingent
    • Style Of House: Georgian
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Marble
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full, Tub & Separate Shwr, Whirlpool, Double Sink
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Age: 26-30 Years
    • Area Amenities: Street Lights, Street Paved
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Hardwood Floors, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, 1st Floor Laundry, Wood Laminate Floors, Bar-Wet, Skylight(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors, Drapes/Blinds, Some Window Treatmnt, Special Millwork, Coffered Ceiling(s), 9' Ceiling, Bookcases, 10' Ceiling, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Atrium Door(s)
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Mud Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Laundry Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
    • Laundry Level: Main Level
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Rebuilt Year: 2019
    • Parcel Identification Number: 16082020190000
    • Additional Sales Information: List Broker Must Accompany
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Lot Dimensions: 399X184X340X214
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Window Treatments
    • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments (Y/N): Skylight(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/10/2026Sold$1,579,000+49%$285/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/12/2021Listing removed$1,059,999$191/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #10847878 Report a problem
    1/12/2021Pending sale$1,059,999+2.9%$191/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #10847878 Report a problem
    1/11/2021Sold$1,030,000-2.8%$186/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10847878 Report a problem
    12/25/2020Contingent$1,059,999$191/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Northern Illinois via MLS #10847878 Report a problem
    11/25/2020Pending sale$1,059,999$191/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #10847878 Report a problem
    11/24/2020Listed for sale$1,059,999$191/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #10847878 Report a problem
    11/13/2020Pending sale$1,059,999$191/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #10847878 Report a problem
    10/26/2020Price change$1,059,999-7.4%$191/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #10847878 Report a problem
    10/21/2020Price change$1,145,000-1.3%$207/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #10847878 Report a problem
    9/4/2020Listed for sale$1,160,000+36.5%$209/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #10847878 Report a problem
    4/16/1997Sold$850,000$153/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$18,502 -0.8%$333,715 +4.8%
    2023$18,660 -9.1%$318,309 +4.2%
    2022$20,539 +5.8%$305,479 -12.1%
    2021$19,419 +4.2%$347,338 +3.5%
    2020$18,629 +3.4%$335,586 +0.2%
    2019$18,010 +2.1%$335,016 -4.6%
    2018$17,632 $351,287 +0.3%
    2017$17,632 +5.1%$350,166 +3.9%
    2016$16,778 -1%$336,925 +6.4%
    2015$16,943 +2.9%$316,570 +0.7%
    2014$16,462 +1.8%$314,503 +0.9%
    2012$16,163 +4.2%$311,729 -6.8%
    2011$15,508 +13.4%$334,460 +4.7%
    2010$13,672 +3.1%$319,377 -5.6%
    2009$13,256 +1.5%$338,395 -2.2%
    2008$13,062 -8.8%$346,184 -4.3%
    2006$14,321 +7.3%$361,659
    2005$13,344 -3.7%--
    2004$13,856 +7.3%--
    2003$12,914 +2.4%--
    2002$12,611 +5.5%--
    2001$11,958 +2.4%$262,684 +6.4%
    2000$11,679 $246,902

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60045

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cherokee 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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