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Off Market Apr 2024 for $1.6M

$1,923,892

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,985/mo

•

3,075

sq ft

1057 Walden Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own very special home and a piece of Lake Forest history on Cyrus McCormick Jr.'s country estate Walden. Walden was regarded as one of the finest landscaped estates in Lake Forest and many original plantings still existing on the property today. Built in 1942, this fantastic and spacious brick cape cod style "Cottage on Walden" has nearly 3,100 sqft, 4 bedrooms + office, 3.1 bathrooms, hardwood floors, original moldings & doors, and 10' ceilings throughout. Charm abounds from the original built-in cabinetry to the original French doors leading from every room to the private backyard overlooking the ravine and the heated inground pool. Other features include a modern DeGiulio kitchen with professional grade appliances; first floor primary suite with dressing room and spacious ensuite marble bathroom; large, screened patio; upstairs features three bedrooms with charming shared vintage bathroom and separate office or 4th bedroom; two car attached heated garage; all newer mechanicals; Generac generator; and full finished basement with mostly 10' ceiling heights. A very special home, in a very special location, and just steps from the Walden/Bluffs Edge Bridge and Lake Michigan. Hear the Lake Michigan waves crashing against the shore from your own yard. Estate area & extremely private.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Pearce Lashmett • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Amy Davidson • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11995029

Redfin Estimate

$1,923,892

$264K since sold in April 2024$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 83.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 28, 2026
$425,000
A
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,400,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,293 sq ft
177 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,149,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,624 sq ft
635 Green Briar Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$975,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,900 sq ft
3320 Krenn Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,300,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,221 sq ft
912 Morningside Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

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Sale history for 1057 Walden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,016 (+6.4%)

$112,153 + $138,304

$250,457

2024

$13,176 (+6.8%)

$112,153 + $138,304

$250,457

2023

$12,339 (−7.5%)

$105,735 + $130,389

$236,124

2022

$13,334 (+5.6%)

$95,308 + $117,531

$212,839

2021

$12,629 (+2.9%)

$104,700 + $127,880

$232,580

2020

$12,278 (+3.7%)

$101,208 + $123,615

$224,823

2019

$11,838 (+1.8%)

$100,735 + $123,037

$223,772

2018

$11,630 (+2.3%)

$92,870 + $138,015

$230,885

2017

$11,369 (+4.4%)

$92,870 + $138,015

$230,885

2016

$10,887 (+0.2%)

$92,334 + $137,219

$229,553

2015

$10,869 (−13.9%)

$87,904 + $130,635

$218,539

2013

$12,617 (−15.3%)

$110,734 + $123,176

$233,910

2012

$14,895 (+11.3%)

$132,041 + $160,567

$292,608

2011

$13,388 (+19.2%)

$134,079 + $163,045

$297,124

2010

$11,236 (−2.5%)

$131,716 + $154,703

$286,419

2008

$11,529 (+10.3%)

$139,589 + $163,950

$303,539

2007

$10,456

$134,605 + $148,843

$283,448

Tax history for 1057 Walden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,016 (+6.4%)

$112,153 + $138,304

$250,457

2024

$13,176 (+6.8%)

$112,153 + $138,304

$250,457

2023

$12,339 (−7.5%)

$105,735 + $130,389

$236,124

2022

$13,334 (+5.6%)

$95,308 + $117,531

$212,839

2021

$12,629 (+2.9%)

$104,700 + $127,880

$232,580

2020

$12,278 (+3.7%)

$101,208 + $123,615

$224,823

2019

$11,838 (+1.8%)

$100,735 + $123,037

$223,772

2018

$11,630 (+2.3%)

$92,870 + $138,015

$230,885

2017

$11,369 (+4.4%)

$92,870 + $138,015

$230,885

2016

$10,887 (+0.2%)

$92,334 + $137,219

$229,553

2015

$10,869 (−13.9%)

$87,904 + $130,635

$218,539

2013

$12,617 (−15.3%)

$110,734 + $123,176

$233,910

2012

$14,895 (+11.3%)

$132,041 + $160,567

$292,608

2011

$13,388 (+19.2%)

$134,079 + $163,045

$297,124

2010

$11,236 (−2.5%)

$131,716 + $154,703

$286,419

2008

$11,529 (+10.3%)

$139,589 + $163,950

$303,539

2007

$10,456

$134,605 + $148,843

$283,448

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

1945

Sq. Ft.

2,570

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-03-103-016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 17
Flooring: Stone

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 5 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 21 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Galley,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Flooring: Porcelain Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 23
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Humidifier, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Screened Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Shake
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 3,075

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 2043
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,219
Total Sq Ft: 3,075
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1144
Upper Sq Ft: 1032
Parcel Number: 16031030160000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 204X88X190X182
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,333.54
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
High School District: 115
High School: Lake Forest High School

Location Information
Township: Moraine
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Sheridan Road south of Deerpath to Ringwood North to Mayflower continue straight through the short stone columns on Walden Road. 1057 will be the 3rd driveway on the right.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,570
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Lake County
APN: 16-03-103-016

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

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 • 2.3mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.83M – $2.21M

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Home values near 1057 Walden Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1045 Walden Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 14879 Sq. Ft.	$6,235,290
270 Overlook Drive, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3486 Sq. Ft.	$2,735,527

Address	Redfin Estimate
1000 Walden Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5054 Sq. Ft.	$1,913,954
241 Overlook Drive, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5700 Sq. Ft.	$2,852,879

Address	Redfin Estimate
1050 Walden Road, Lake Forest, IL 1 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 8500 Sq. Ft.	$4,916,682
1100 Havenwood Lane, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,933,757

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