Providing a balance of warmth and elegance, this custom-built (2012) three-story gem has been lovingly maintained and beautifully updated (2022-2024). Located on a deep 2/3 acre lot, in the highly sought after Braeside school district directly across from the picturesque grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Private access via long circular drive surrounded by mature trees, lush green space and professionally landscaped perennial gardens. Flexible and well-designed floor plan with over 5,200 sqft of living space, TWO MASTER BEDROOM SUITES, TWO LAUNDRY ROOMS and a fully finished THIRD LEVEL is ideal for multi-generation families & work from home arrangements. Open concept family room with newly updated white kitchen equipped with sleek high-end SS appliances, quartz counters/backsplash, ample cabinet & counter space and large island for family breakfasts or casual dining offers endless possibilities for your lifestyle needs. Many other recent improvements including refinished HW floors, updated baths, recessed LED lighting, freshly painted interior & exterior, new roof de-icing heat cables, wiring for electric security gate, and so much more. The backyard, a true private oasis of expansive green space and garden-like ambiance, is an ideal backdrop for all your leisure activities. Reimagined in 2023 with an expanded brick paver patio, outdoor kitchen, gas grill, smoker and shaded seating under a gazebo creating a great new space for outdoor entertaining & al fresco dining. Heated parking in the 2.5 car garage & plenty more on the oversized circular driveway. Prime location, easy access to to I94, 294, Metra, Green Bay Trail and Lake Michigan, walk to Botanic Gardens & Ravinia. You will absolutely fall in love with this special home!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
0.62 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ella Shlyak• Compass
Bought with Sonia Munwes Cohen• Coldwell Banker Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
5.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
4,991
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-36-308-046
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R5
Moderate Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for moderate density residential and normal accessory uses. It is not intended to allow commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or like uses in this district; however, certain facilities required to serve educational, religious, or other needs of the area may be allowed within the district as conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the residential character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Apr 2, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer.
Plumbing
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: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Fri Aug 28 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.