This home's estimate is 49% higher than the average sale price ($2.11M) of 6 comparable homes.
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1250 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Stunningly situated at the end of a quite lane in a premier East Lake Forest location, this classic home has been expanded and renovated to meet the exacting needs of today's buyers. The exquisite DeGuilio kitchen is open with a family room area, wet bar, walk-in pantry, small office area and huge mudroom. Other rooms include a warm and inviting library, a gorgeous four season sun porch, comfortable living living room, gracious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, second floor family room and laundry, Terrific basement storage as well as play room. There are hardwood floors througout including Brazilian cherry with inlays. Five fireplaces. With its sophisticated decorating and lush landscaping with pool, this is the house you've been dreaming to call home! SOLD DURING PROCESSING
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Sale history for 1250 Elm Tree Rd
$347/sq ft
$387/sq ft
$172/sq ft
Tax history for 1250 Elm Tree Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Parking
- Attached Garage
- Garage On-Site
- Owned Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 5
- # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
- Master Bedroom Information
- Size: 23X15
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Size: 24X12
- On 2nd Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Size: 17X12
- On 2nd Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Size: 18X13
- On 2nd Level
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 5
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Master Bath
- Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
- Living Room Information
- Size: 30X24
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Family Room Information
- Size: 23X20
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Dining Room Information
- Combined with Family Room
- Size: 13X13
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Kitchen Information
- Size: 17X17
- Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Island, Pantry (Closet), Pantry (Walk-in)
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Laundry Room Information
- Size: 4X4
- On 2nd Level
- Additional Rooms Information
- 5th Bedroom, Sun/Florida Room (Heated), Great Room, Library, Mud Room, Recreation Room
- Full Basement
- Partially Finished Basement
- Additional Room #1 Information
- Bedroom #5
- Size: 30X15
- On 2nd Level
- Additional Room #2 Information
- Sun/Florida Room Heated
- Size: 38X11
- On Main Level
- Additional Room #3 Information
- Great Room
- Size: 18X12
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #4 Information
- Library
- Size: 24X15
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #5 Information
- Mud Room
- Size: 17X7
- On Main Level
- Additional Room #6 Information
- Recreation Room
- Size: 30X18
- In Basement
- Equipment
- Oven/Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 5
- In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, In Basement, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
- Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
- Interior Features
- Hardwood Flooring, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
- Heating & Cooling
- Hot Water/Steam Heating, Radiators
- SpacePak Air Conditioning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Built Before 1978
- Age: 100+ Years
- Frame Exterior
- Property Features
- In-Ground Pool
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 49,651 SQUARE FEET
- 1.0-1.99 Acres
- Corner
- Property Information
- # of Rooms: 13
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Sq. Ft. Comments: Rooms were measured showing a total SF of 6535 above grade. Floor plans attached.
- Main Sq. Ft.: 3050
- Lower Sq. Ft.: 1845
- Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 3485
- Assessor Sq.Ft.: 5422
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 8380
- Parcel Identification Number: 12282080050000
Financial
- Financial Information
- Tax: $38,749.50
- Tax Year: 2015
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Special Service Area: N
- 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
- Subdivision: EAST LAKE FOREST
- Township: SHIELDS
- Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
- Directions: N on Sheridan to Crab Tree; East on Crab Tree. House is on the SW corner of Crab Tree and Elm Tree.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 5.5
- Sq. Ft.: 5,906
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 1.14 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1910
- Year Renovated: 1910
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-28-208-005
Other
- Listing Information
- Exclusions (Call List Office), Listing Agent Must Accompany
- Possession: Closing
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Seller Concessions: No
- Some Property Photos Virtually Staged
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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