The possibilities are endless with this 3.25 acre property, down a winding drive you arrive at a storybook stone cottage, originally built in the early 1930s by Bannockburn's founder William Aitken who was an architect and builder credited with bringing modern real estate development to the Village. This cottage has been lovingly restored to it's original charm over the last several years with new windows, refinished original hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths and restored sun room and greenhouse. The property also includes a 2 car garage with attached coach house - which has a charming, cozy bonus room with bar, a kitchen, full bath, and bedroom upstairs. Located in the desirable Bannockburn School District, this beautiful property is surrounded by a variety of specimen trees, mature perennial plantings, and a flagstone-lined 0.15 acre pond - all of which date back to the original Aitken Estate. This peaceful property offers space and quiet which are hard to find in the suburbs, yet just minutes from all Deerfield, Highland Park and Lake Forest have to offer. The main level of the cottage has a clean white kitchen, dining room, living room with a large wood-burning fireplace, laundry/exercise room, sunrooms and greenhouse, and a spacious 1st floor master bedroom with full bath. The 2nd level includes two more bedrooms, walk-in closets, and a full bath. The rest of the property includes the pond and open land for a future dream home, a pool or tennis/pickleball court - the possibilities are endless! Minutes to shops, award winning schools, parks, restaurants, public transportation, neighboring communities, and major commuter routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
3.21 acresLot Size
$500Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kimberly Meixner• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Beata Gaska• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Est. $3,047 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1800 Telegraph Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 9, 2026
Sold
$900,000
$500/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12524666
May 28, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$900,000
$500/sq ft
Jan 19, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jan 14, 2026
Listed (Active)
$995,000
$553/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12544906
Jan 14, 2026
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11220247
Nov 3, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$655,000
$364/sq ft
Sep 23, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
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Sep 15, 2021
Listed (Active)
$685,000
$381/sq ft
+30
Nestled in the heart of Bannockburn, this lovely Storybook Cottage was originally built in the early 1930s by Bannockburn's founder William Aitken who was an architect and builder credited with bringing modern real estate development to the Village. Located in the desirable Bannockburn School District, this hidden gem is situated on 3.25 acres, surrounded by a variety of specimen trees, mature perennial plantings, and a flagstone-lined 0.15 acre pond - all of which date back to the original Aitken Estate. Built for perfect easy country living this property offers extra peace and quiet that dense urban living cannot provide. Many of the original features are well preserved including some of the doors, windows, and expansive greenhouse. The first level contains a kitchen, dining room, living room with a large wood-burning fireplace, laundry room, and a spacious 1st floor master bedroom with full bath. The 2nd level includes two more bedrooms, walk-in closets, and a full bath. The detached garage has room for 2 vehicles, a workshop, and a 2nd level for storage or a possible office/studio space. Minutes to shops, award winning schools, parks, restaurants, public transportation, neighboring communities, and major commuter routes.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11073115
Aug 27, 2021
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11085236
Aug 27, 2021
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10879450
Apr 30, 2021
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09486471
Jul 28, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09396795
Jul 28, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08590703
May 28, 2015
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08589633
May 28, 2015
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 11, 1998
Sold
$597,000
$332/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,314 (+3.2%)
$183,090 + $96,597
$279,687
2024
$18,723 (+3.0%)
$183,090 + $96,597
$279,687
2023
$18,173 (+4.9%)
$174,638 + $92,138
$266,776
2022
$17,325 (+5.5%)
$167,599 + $88,424
$256,023
2021
$16,422 (+0.2%)
$180,450 + $56,353
$236,803
2020
$16,384 (+4.1%)
$173,978 + $59,937
$233,915
2019
$15,738 (−17.5%)
$174,048 + $59,961
$234,009
2018
$19,069
$184,477 + $85,661
$270,138
2017
$19,053 (+0.7%)
$184,477 + $85,661
$270,138
2016
$18,919 (+2.2%)
$183,889 + $85,388
$269,277
2015
$18,513 (−5.6%)
$176,935 + $82,159
$259,094
2013
$19,616 (+2.0%)
$167,434 + $82,314
$249,748
2012
$19,238 (+2.3%)
$169,690 + $83,423
$253,113
2011
$18,805 (−7.9%)
$178,059 + $87,537
$265,596
2010
$20,416 (+5.1%)
$195,536 + $116,359
$311,895
2008
$19,425 (+7.8%)
$207,179 + $123,288
$330,467
2007
$18,014
$206,195 + $122,703
$328,898
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.21 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
2,554
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-20-300-013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Nov 6, 2025 • Final
Electric work only
Electrical
Dec 7, 2022 • Final
Hvac replacement
HVAC
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