Rare doesn't begin to cover it. Nestled into nearly 2.3 acres of private, wooded hillside backing to the serene Cuba Marsh, this walk-out ranch, built in 2021, was designed with an artist's eye and constructed without compromise. A home where every decision was made with intention, and it shows in every room. At over 9,500 square feet, the scale is undeniable, but step inside and it just feels like home. This is a home you settle into, and honestly, one you have to see to fully understand. The finishes read less like a spec sheet and more like a collection: natural marble and quartzite surfaces throughout, Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings, Mirage hardwood floors, DaVinci fireplaces, and Fine Art lighting fixtures that feel curated rather than installed. Ceilings shift from coffered to double-tray to soaring cathedral heights, each transition deliberate, each space unmistakably its own. The kitchen is the kind you don't want to leave; two islands, custom Eggersmann European cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and a full suite of Miele and Sub-Zero appliances anchored by a dormer that floods the space with natural light. The kitchen features a reverse osmosis water filtration system. The south-facing walk-out lower level, accessible by elevator, offers extraordinary flexibility: in-law accommodations, office, gym, or all of the above. The indoor pool pavilion spans 85' 37' beneath a cedar cathedral ceiling, housing a 60' 17' saltwater inground pool with climate perfectly maintained by a Desert Aire dehumidification system, so every swim feels effortless, year round. The home theater delivers with a 135" Stewart screen, Sony projector, and 13 Bowers & Wilkins speakers is the kind of setup that makes staying in an easy choice. Practical details are handled with the same care: closed-cell high-efficiency insulation, whole-home radiant floor heating on all levels and in the garage, whole-house Generac generator, water filtration system, Lutron blackout shades, and Pella windows throughout. The 4-car garage includes an EV rough-in, ready for whatever you're driving next. A walk-up attic makes storage genuinely effortless. The elevator and no-rise primary shower make single-level living effortless, now or down the road. Outside, a screened porch and premium deck with horizontal stainless cable railings invite you to take in the landscape - wooded, private, and backed by the natural beauty of Cuba Marsh in every season. Minutes from country clubs, golf, top-rated schools, Metra, and major highways. Close to everything, felt by none of it. Some homes are built. This one was composed.
Single-familyProperty Type
2021Year Built
2.29 acresLot Size
$285Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Erin Felten• Keller Williams Thrive
Bought with Melissa Edidin• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Est. $4,636 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 26153 W Cuba Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12680321
Oct 5, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$2,725,000
$285/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12309420
Dec 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12124883
Dec 20, 2024
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11921058
Nov 27, 2023
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,132 (+16.1%)
$59,406 + $685,071
$744,477
2024
$42,306 (+32.0%)
$59,406 + $685,071
$744,477
2023
$32,045 (−6.3%)
$56,022 + $590,142
$646,164
2022
$34,207 (+180.4%)
$53,101 + $412,054
$465,155
2021
$12,201 (+203.7%)
$61,252 + $438,808
$500,060
2020
$4,017 (+4.2%)
$60,210 + $117,749
$177,959
2019
$3,855 (−20.5%)
$58,440
2018
$4,850 (+2.2%)
$74,806
2017
$4,747 (−70.5%)
$74,806
2016
$16,079 (+5.3%)
$73,303
2015
$15,275 (−9.8%)
$70,537 + $179,525
$250,062
2013
$16,929 (+3.3%)
$50,965 + $197,900
$248,865
2012
$16,387 (+0.8%)
$52,620 + $204,326
$256,946
2011
$16,249 (+3.0%)
$62,268 + $228,492
$290,760
2010
$15,771 (−0.7%)
$45,640 + $259,118
$304,758
2008
$15,878 (+21.1%)
$48,761 + $276,836
$325,597
2007
$13,109
$46,470 + $263,829
$310,299
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.29 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
13-26-400-019
Parking Spaces
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
E
Estate District
The E, Estate and R-1 Districts are intended to accommodate low-density, large-lot residential development and to ensure the protection of areas that develop in such a manner. These districts are a higher density version of the very-low density RE District. Like the RE District, the E and R-1 Districts are expected to accommodate only a very small amount of the county’s overall housing needs. These districts primarily serve those households who desire to live in low-density estate areas and are willing to assume the costs of doing so. Because of the relatively sparse population in E-zoned and R-1-zoned areas, the county will not give high priority to the provision of public services in the areas. Instead, public service provision by the county will be concentrated in areas where more intense future development is called for by the Regional Framework Plan. The low densities permitted in the E and R-1 Districts generally permit in accordance with applicable Lake County Health Department rules; see Chapter 171 on-site, individual sewage disposal systems and wells, thereby reducing the need for inefficient public expenditures. The E and R-1 Districts are intended to implement and correspond to the Regional Framework Plan’s Residential-Medium Lot future land use designation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Golf related
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Water related-Wetland
Aug 16, 2021 • Final
Building - new principal structure
New construction
Jun 15, 2021 • Final
Site development - grading/site
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned, Other, Down Draft, Electric Oven, Humidifier
Water-Softener Owned, Security System, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Generator, Electronic Air Filters, Water Heater-Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Basement,Great Room
Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories, More than one
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground, Indoor
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Lighting
Building Information
Living Area Source: Plans
Age: 1-5 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 9,569
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story, Hillside
Lower Sq Ft: 5216
Main Sq Ft: 4353
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 11,042
Total Sq Ft: 9,569
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1473
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 13264000190000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 326.69X303.54X326.61X303.54
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Features: Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Views, Sloped
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $49,131.62
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater