$1,575,000

beds

baths

4,000

square ft

496 E Illinois Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #11669398 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 3/2/2023 at 2:23am

This three-story vintage home, known as the Frank W. Read House, is located in East Lake Forest in a coveted, close-to-town location, and is situated on almost an acre of beautiful, landscaped property! Vintage features include many original details such as wood floors, a beautiful staircase, high ceilings, built-ins, and multiple sun rooms with lovely views of the yard. Completely updated top to bottom over the last year, this home now enjoys four finished levels, five new bathrooms, a stunning white kitchen, and a four-car, tandem garage. The updates are comprehensive with all new mechanicals, roof, windows, and finishes. You can move right into this gem! Walk the property to enjoy the size and beauty of this lot. NEW in last 12 months: central air conditioning added, changed old boiler & radiator heat system to new gas furnace system, asphalt shingle roof, gutters, windows, kitchen, four bathrooms renovated (one upgraded from half to full bath). Finished basement including bathroom added, laundry room with new washer & dryer, new staircase & egress window added. Exterior stucco work and paint. Garage renovation with new roof, garage door, siding, epoxy floor & electric car capable. New wood floors through much of the house, refinished wood floors. Extensive electrical improvements including recessed lighting throughout, internet ready, light fixtures. Interior paint, cement patio and walkway, driveway. Massive landscaping work with incredible tree removal and many new plantings.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Stucco

Basement:

Cellar

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Rubber

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Tandem

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,000

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.8096

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath

Room Information

Living Room:

14x25 - Main

Dining Room:

12x16 - Main

Kitchen:

12x17 - Main

Family Room:

23x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

22x22 - Third

Breakfast Room:

13x13 - Main Level

Tandem Room:

9x15 - Second Level

Sitting Room:

9x19 - Second Level

Sun Room:

10x15 - Main Level

Office:

10x19 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$16,125

Tax Year:

2021

Location

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Sheridan Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Exterior Type:

Stucco

Basement:

Cellar

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Rubber

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Tandem

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,000

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.8096

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath

Living Room:

14x25 - Main

Dining Room:

12x16 - Main

Kitchen:

12x17 - Main

Family Room:

23x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

22x22 - Third

Breakfast Room:

13x13 - Main Level

Tandem Room:

9x15 - Second Level

Sitting Room:

9x19 - Second Level

Sun Room:

10x15 - Main Level

Office:

10x19 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$16,125

Tax Year:

2021

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Sheridan Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847.234.8000

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