Off market aug 2017 for $3.5M

$4,878,788

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $23,064/mo

•

8,500

sq ft

1050 Walden Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

The impressive approach to this Georgian country house designed by Ralph Milman in 1942, includes 6.7 acres of sweeping lawns & ravine views. Professionally landscaped to enhance privacy, this home was part of the original McCormick estate called "Walden", & has been renovated for today's buyer. With attention to detail, the current owners have taken great care in preserving the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while having a floor plan & decorating that imparts a fresh look for today. Truly a family home with large yet comfortable rooms on the first floor, including a library & a family room off the kitchen. The sunroom takes full advantage of views, and there are fireplaces in the dining room, living room, & library. The 2nd floor features the master suite plus 3 en suite bedrooms, as well as an additional 3 bedrooms, laundry, and billiards room. The 3rd floor features another 2 bedrooms, bath, & storage. Attached 3-car garage and full finished basement round out this special offering.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

6.7 acresLot Size

$574Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Andra O'Neill • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Mona Hellinga • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09597873

Redfin Estimate

$4,878,788

$1.4M since sold in August 2017$115K since October

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Market trends in 60045, IL

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Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

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Sale history for 1050 Walden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$80,339 (+2.4%)

$836,925 + $552,814

$1,389,739

2024

$78,427 (+5.9%)

$836,925 + $552,814

$1,389,739

2023

$74,034 (+6.4%)

$789,031 + $521,178

$1,310,209

2022

$69,584 (+5.4%)

$711,223 + $469,784

$1,181,007

2021

$66,022 (+2.9%)

$781,318 + $375,038

$1,156,356

2020

$64,187 (+3.8%)

$755,261 + $362,531

$1,117,792

2019

$61,855 (+4.6%)

$751,728 + $360,835

$1,112,563

2018

$59,155 (+10.4%)

$699,715 + $418,721

$1,118,436

2017

$53,582 (+4.2%)

$699,715 + $418,721

$1,118,436

2016

$51,427 (+2.4%)

$695,680 + $340,379

$1,036,059

2015

$50,222 (+5.7%)

$662,300 + $324,047

$986,347

2013

$47,496 (−16.2%)

$562,602 + $301,464

$864,066

2012

$56,699 (+7.8%)

$707,636 + $389,695

$1,097,331

2011

$52,603 (+175.3%)

$718,558 + $395,710

$1,114,268

2010

$19,106 (+3.2%)

$436,154

2008

$18,507 (+10.6%)

$462,223

2007

$16,737

$445,720

Tax history for 1050 Walden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$80,339 (+2.4%)

$836,925 + $552,814

$1,389,739

2024

$78,427 (+5.9%)

$836,925 + $552,814

$1,389,739

2023

$74,034 (+6.4%)

$789,031 + $521,178

$1,310,209

2022

$69,584 (+5.4%)

$711,223 + $469,784

$1,181,007

2021

$66,022 (+2.9%)

$781,318 + $375,038

$1,156,356

2020

$64,187 (+3.8%)

$755,261 + $362,531

$1,117,792

2019

$61,855 (+4.6%)

$751,728 + $360,835

$1,112,563

2018

$59,155 (+10.4%)

$699,715 + $418,721

$1,118,436

2017

$53,582 (+4.2%)

$699,715 + $418,721

$1,118,436

2016

$51,427 (+2.4%)

$695,680 + $340,379

$1,036,059

2015

$50,222 (+5.7%)

$662,300 + $324,047

$986,347

2013

$47,496 (−16.2%)

$562,602 + $301,464

$864,066

2012

$56,699 (+7.8%)

$707,636 + $389,695

$1,097,331

2011

$52,603 (+175.3%)

$718,558 + $395,710

$1,114,268

2010

$19,106 (+3.2%)

$436,154

2008

$18,507 (+10.6%)

$462,223

2007

$16,737

$445,720

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

291,852

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

8,500

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-03-103-027

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 28, 2019.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Gravel Driveway, Side Driveway, Other Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video
Additional Media Type 2: Other Media

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 9
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 9

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 19X17
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 18X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 18X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Shades

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 16X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Shades

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 7
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 27X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Family Room Information
Size: 19X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 25X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 17X14
Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Other Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 17X8
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom, 8th Bedroom, 9th Bedroom, Library, Media Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Sun/Florida Room (Heated)
Full Basement, Walkout
Finished Basement
Dormer, Finished Attic, Full Attic, Interior Stair to Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 10X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 11X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Bedroom #7
Size: 11X8
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Bedroom #8
Size: 21X15
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Bedroom #9
Size: 20X12
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Library
Size: 19X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Media Room
Size: 25X17
In Walk-out Basement
Wood Laminate Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Game Room
Size: 21X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #9 Information
Exercise Room
Size: 27X17
In Walk-out Basement
Wood Laminate Flooring

Additional Room #10 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 16X16
On Main Level

Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Wood Burning

Interior Features
Dry Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 2nd Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 71-80 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Other Roof Type (See Remarks)

Property Features
Patio, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 1310X190X1010X300X350
6.0-7.99 Acres
Nature Preserve Adjacent, Professionally Landscaped, Wooded

Property Information
# of Rooms: 18
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab Year: 2015
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 16031030240000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $50,222
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Exemptions: Other
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Paved Street

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: Sheridan Rd to N. Ringwood East to private Walden Road

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,500
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Lake County
APN: 16-03-103-027
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 28, 2019

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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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$4.55M – $5.51M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
1057 Walden Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3075 Sq. Ft.	$1,922,560
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