$1,750,000

beds

baths

half baths

5,404

square ft

500 Mccormick Drive

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #12280922 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 4/30/2025 at 6:03am

This beautifully updated, brick Georgian home is just a short distance from Lake Michigan in the highly desirable Villa Turicum neighborhood! Located on just under an acre of partially wooded, professionally landscaped grounds, this wonderful home features all new bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, updated millwork throughout, a newer (2021) cedar shake roof, a new bluestone patio w/ pergola & new enlarged koi pond, and generous room sizes. There are 6 bedrooms in total - 5 on the 2nd floor and 1 in the basement - and the 5 bedrooms upstairs each have an ensuite bathroom. The Primary Suite's large walk-in closet was expanded by the current homeowners to incorporate a 2nd floor laundry. The gourmet kitchen & breakfast room feature high-end appliances (Viking Professional 6-burner range w/ double ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator, Fisher-Paykel dishwasher drawers), a huge island w/ multiple seating, tons of counter space, skylights, and a wall of windows overlooking the fabulous patio & backyard. The family room features a lovely fireplace, built-ins, and a new wet bar. The large, formal living room has plenty of space for a piano or multiple seating areas. The updated office is right off the living room and provides privacy, comfort, and lovely views of the backyard & koi pond. Upstairs, there is a large space above the garage w/ an ensuite bath that can be a 5th bedroom or a bonus room. The basement has a large playroom/2nd family room w/ fireplace, a 6th bedroom, a large recreation room w/ new luxury vinyl flooring, storage space, laundry, and a full bathroom. Outside, the stunning grounds feature a fully fenced backyard, a new bluestone patio w/ pergola, seating walls and plenty of room for a fire pit and grill, a lovely koi pond, a Rain Bird irrigation system, and lots of mature trees. The home also has a deep, 3-car garage w/ room for storage. Move right in and enjoy this fabulous home!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Georgian

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Zoned

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Garage Owned,Attached,Side Apron,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

5,404

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.9499

Internal Features:

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

28x17 - Main

Dining Room:

17x16 - Main

Kitchen:

22x16 - Main

Family Room:

22x21 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

24x22 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x17 - Second

4th Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

30x25 - Second Level

Recreation Room:

38x32 - Basement Level

Foyer:

16x10 - Main Level

Mud Room:

12x10 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

13x11 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$30,629

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Architecture Style:

Georgian

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Zoned

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Garage Owned,Attached,Side Apron,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

5,404

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.9499

Internal Features:

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

28x17 - Main

Dining Room:

17x16 - Main

Kitchen:

22x16 - Main

Family Room:

22x21 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

24x22 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x17 - Second

4th Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

30x25 - Second Level

Recreation Room:

38x32 - Basement Level

Foyer:

16x10 - Main Level

Mud Room:

12x10 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

13x11 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$30,629

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.295.0700

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