A must see! The original tea house to the historic Walden Estate. Designed by Perkins at the instruction of Mrs Cyrus McCormick, overseen by Manning the landscape architect, said to have been built for when the Emporer of Japan visited Mrs McCormick. Adapted by current owner in the late 1950's blending the archtecture of Perkins with Ike Colburn. Be transported in this beautiful ravine setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.28 acresLot Size
$703Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Marina Carney• Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Listed by Andrew Mrowiec
Bought with Linda Landsell• 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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.24 Acres
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
2,711
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-34-308-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Sep 21, 2026 • Active
Roof
Roofing
Apr 1, 2013 • Final
Mechanical
Install a kitchen exhaust vent.
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Off-Street Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Other Flooring
Has Window Treatments
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X12
On Main Level
Other Flooring
Has Window Treatments
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Has Master Bath
Living Room Information
Size: 25X20
On Main Level
Marble Flooring
Has Window Treatments
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 16X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Has Window Treatments
Kitchen Information
Size: 13X9
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Library
Partial Basement
Additional Room #5 Information
Library
Size: 9X8
On Main Level
Marble Flooring
Has Window Treatments
Equipment
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator, Oven/Range
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Hot Water/Steam Heating, Gas Heating, Radiant Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 51-100 Years
Brick Exterior
Lot Information
Dimensions: 421X125X343X77X85
1.0-1.99 Acres
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Parcel Identification Number: 12343080060000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $25,749.30
Tax Year: 2009
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Finance Code: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Junior High District: 67
High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 115
Location Information
Township: SHIELDS
Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
Directions: Illinois Road East of Sheridan to #
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,711
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Lake County
APN: 12-34-308-006
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.81M – $2.19M
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