Impressive quality, custom-built home in Lake Forest's coveted Country Place subdivision. Quality built in 1989 for the current owner, this luxurious home has approximately 5,400 sq ft above grade and 2,500 sq ft in the walk-out finished lower level. There are high ceilings, spacious rooms, curved walls, and tall windows that capture inviting views of the outdoors! The light and bright interior was freshly painted (12/2023). The circular brick-paved driveway leads to a beautiful all brick exterior with concrete tile roof, a 3-car garage, and a sophisticated waterfall feature near the front entry. Inside, the gracious marble foyer provides a warm welcome. Through the foyer, the captivating curved white oak staircase is an architectural gem that leads to all levels. The spacious living room has a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and windows that show beautiful views of the outdoors. The formal dining room has a wet bar and hardwood flooring and also many beautiful windows. The kitchen with island, sunny breakfast room and huge walk-in pantry is near the dining room. The spectacular family room has a two-story vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace and doors that lead to the rear yard. The en suite guest bedroom is conveniently located on the main entry level. Upstairs, there are 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, a full-size laundry room and a small room with wet bar that can be used as a beverage/coffee station, study room or prayer room. The luxurious primary bedroom suite boasts a vaulted ceiling, balcony, bath with separate shower and tub, private WC, dressing room, walk-in closet, and office/sitting room. This office is ideal as a quiet place to work after hours. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level offers entertainment for all! There is a theater area, bar/kitchenette, dance floor, recreation room, exercise area with mirrored walls, full bath, storage and more! This level opens to the large, wooded rear yard. Outside, the 1.38-acre parcel is professionally landscaped with specimen plantings and mature trees. This one-of-a-kind home offers deluxe living in an exquisite Lake Forest estate setting. Cosmetic updating costs for optional kitchen and bathroom renovations have been considered in the asking price.
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$1,325,000
920 Mount Vernon Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7beds
5,405sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
1.38 Acres Lot
$1,832,300 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$7,833 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,832,300
$1.63M - $2.09M
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Recreation roomHardwood flooringCustom-built homeWet barTheater areaDance floorStudy room
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Listed by:
Mona Hellinga 847-814-1855,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Jolanta Strzelecki
arhome realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11951079
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Other Room, Foyer, Bedroom 7
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X18
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 495 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X40
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,873
- Total interior livable area: 5,405 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 2,468
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Other, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 1.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 377 X 182 X 308 X 177
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 16081070230000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,131,626
- Annual tax amount: $21,653
- Date on market: 1/2/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2024 | Sold | $1,325,000$245/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11951079 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2024 | Pending sale | $1,325,000$245/sqft |
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| 6/30/2024 | Contingent | $1,325,000$245/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11951079 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11951518 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2024 | Price change | $1,325,000-8.6%$245/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11951079 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Price change | $1,449,000-3.2%$268/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11951079 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,750$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11951518 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,497,000$277/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11951079 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812063 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2023 | Price change | $1,497,000-3.4%$277/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812063 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2023 | Price change | $1,550,000-2.9%$287/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812063 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,596,000+6.6%$295/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812063 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11392597 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,497,000$277/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11392597 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,487 -0.8% | $454,415 +20.5% |
| 2023 | $21,653 -2.4% | $377,171 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $22,185 +5.8% | $361,968 -4.8% |
| 2021 | $20,962 -17.9% | $380,407 -16.7% |
| 2020 | $25,519 +3.4% | $456,641 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $24,683 -13.4% | $455,866 -18.9% |
| 2018 | $28,512 | $562,254 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $28,512 +3.7% | $560,461 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $27,491 +10.1% | $539,267 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $24,969 +0.1% | $506,687 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $24,956 +3.6% | $466,007 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $24,096 -14% | $461,896 -23% |
| 2011 | $28,033 +6.8% | $599,893 -1.3% |
| 2010 | $26,239 +3.2% | $607,538 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $25,432 +1.6% | $643,715 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $25,037 +5.1% | $658,532 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $23,829 +7.6% | $640,658 |
| 2005 | $22,147 +3.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $21,362 -3.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $22,150 +2% | -- |
| 2002 | $21,716 +110.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $10,302 -48.8% | $449,844 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $20,130 | $422,816 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 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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