Remarkable renovation of a classic Tudor style estate on 2.4 acres on prestigious Green Bay Road in the heart of East Lake Forest. This spectacular 6000 sq ft home has been beautifully updated and redesigned from top to bottom with luxury modern day finishes and amenities. Features include: hardwood floors throughout, slate roof, 9 ft ceilings, 1st floor private guest suite, impeccable millwork & architectural details, 6 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a brand new sauna, gym, and a phenomenal gourmet chefs kitchen overlooking your paver patio and rose garden. Enter into a spacious foyer leading to the grand formal living room with a gorgeous stone mantle wood burning fireplace and a handsome office /study with custom millwork and built ins. The gracious dining room features beautiful built ins and a triple zone Miele 150 bottle wine fridge. You'll be blown away by the newer and expansive chefs kitchen featuring: a striking fireplace, a show stopping hood, double Wolf ovens, quartzite countertops and backsplash, oversized spacious island island with built ins, 2 white oak paneled and integrated Subzero fridges and freezers , 2 Miele dishwashers, radiant heated stone floors, and a conveniently located marble butlers pantry with wine fridge and Miele dishwasher. The spacious & bright breakfast room surrounded by floor to ceiling windows is also convienently located off the living room and patio perfect for grilling and entertaining. Completing the first floor is a beautiful family room with a built in fireplace and floor to ceiling glass doors overlooking the deck and landscaped grounds, a powder room off the foyer, and a perfect tucked away guest suite with private updated bathroom. The front staircase leads upstairs to four gracious sized bedrooms with beautifully updated bathrooms, convenient second floor laundry, and a deck off the primary suite and guest room with hot tub. A luxurious primary suite includes a wood burning fireplace and a spa like bathroom with organized custom his and her closet & vanities, radiant heated floors, marble walk in shower, & a stunning soaking tub. The recently finished third floor is incredible with a state of the art sauna, an adorable playroom, and a final bedroom and bathroom with tons of custom organized storage throughout. The lower finished level is your expansive at home gym with a laundry room and fridge. A three car garage is surrounded by your stunning grounds, a deck, dog run, and beautiful paver patio. This meticulous property is remarkable in every way and is the perfect Lake Forest retreat. Just a short walk to beautiful park, playground, and downtown Lake Forest.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
2.35 acresLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lital Avnet• Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Bought with Steven Jurgens• 312 Estates LLC
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11449591
Redfin Estimate
$3,310,448
$610K since sold in November 2022$50K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 25% higher than the average sale price ($2.65M) of 6 comparable homes.
Remarkable renovation of a classic Tudor style estate on 2.4 acres on prestigious Green Bay Road in the heart of East Lake Forest. This spectacular 6000 sq ft home has been beautifully updated and redesigned from top to bottom with luxury modern day finishes and amenities. Features include: hardwood floors throughout, slate roof, 9 ft ceilings, 1st floor private guest suite, impeccable millwork & architectural details, 6 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a brand new sauna, gym, and a phenomenal gourmet chefs kitchen overlooking your paver patio and rose garden. Enter into a spacious foyer leading to the grand formal living room with a gorgeous stone mantle wood burning fireplace and a handsome office /study with custom millwork and built ins. The gracious dining room features beautiful built ins and a triple zone Miele 150 bottle wine fridge. You'll be blown away by the newer and expansive chefs kitchen featuring: a striking fireplace, a show stopping hood, double Wolf ovens, quartzite countertops and backsplash, oversized spacious island island with built ins, 2 white oak paneled and integrated Subzero fridges and freezers , 2 Miele dishwashers, radiant heated stone floors, and a conveniently located marble butlers pantry with wine fridge and Miele dishwasher. The spacious & bright breakfast room surrounded by floor to ceiling windows is also convienently located off the living room and patio perfect for grilling and entertaining. Completing the first floor is a beautiful family room with a built in fireplace and floor to ceiling glass doors overlooking the deck and landscaped grounds, a powder room off the foyer, and a perfect tucked away guest suite with private updated bathroom. The front staircase leads upstairs to four gracious sized bedrooms with beautifully updated bathrooms, convenient second floor laundry, and a deck off the primary suite and guest room with hot tub. A luxurious primary suite includes a wood burning fireplace and a spa like bathroom with organized custom his and her closet & vanities, radiant heated floors, marble walk in shower, & a stunning soaking tub. The recently finished third floor is incredible with a state of the art sauna, an adorable playroom, and a final bedroom and bathroom with tons of custom organized storage throughout. The lower finished level is your expansive at home gym with a laundry room and fridge. A three car garage is surrounded by your stunning grounds, a deck, dog run, and beautiful paver patio. This meticulous property is remarkable in every way and is the perfect Lake Forest retreat. Just a short walk to beautiful park, playground, and downtown Lake Forest.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11196809
May 14, 2022
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 10, 2008
Sold
$2,700,000
$482/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06707349
Nov 12, 2007
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06491502
Jun 11, 2007
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #05256216
Apr 25, 2007
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 10, 1998
Sold
$1,275,000
$228/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1983
Sold
$415,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$48,645 (+5.3%)
$562,657 + $279,579
$842,236
2024
$46,217 (+8.2%)
$562,657 + $279,579
$842,236
2023
$42,702 (+5.2%)
$516,296 + $256,543
$772,839
2022
$40,595 (+2.9%)
$453,273 + $225,228
$678,501
2021
$39,470 (−8.9%)
$449,141 + $223,175
$672,316
2020
$43,344 (+5.3%)
$445,267 + $303,478
$748,745
2019
$41,182 (−0.8%)
$439,511 + $299,554
$739,065
2018
$41,509 (+3.4%)
$540,472 + $242,545
$783,017
2017
$40,142 (+4.2%)
$540,472 + $242,545
$783,017
2016
$38,523 (+1.1%)
$531,438 + $238,491
$769,929
2015
$38,117 (−3.1%)
$505,842 + $227,005
$732,847
2013
$39,317 (−7.3%)
$500,134 + $208,327
$708,461
2012
$42,402 (+2.6%)
$523,420 + $292,967
$816,387
2011
$41,323 (+18.7%)
$557,067 + $311,800
$868,867
2010
$34,817 (−14.6%)
$661,323 + $266,645
$927,968
2008
$40,789 (+7.9%)
$722,205 + $291,192
$1,013,397
2007
$37,804
$716,858 + $289,036
$1,005,894
Tax history for 1255 N Green Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$48,645 (+5.3%)
$562,657 + $279,579
$842,236
2024
$46,217 (+8.2%)
$562,657 + $279,579
$842,236
2023
$42,702 (+5.2%)
$516,296 + $256,543
$772,839
2022
$40,595 (+2.9%)
$453,273 + $225,228
$678,501
2021
$39,470 (−8.9%)
$449,141 + $223,175
$672,316
2020
$43,344 (+5.3%)
$445,267 + $303,478
$748,745
2019
$41,182 (−0.8%)
$439,511 + $299,554
$739,065
2018
$41,509 (+3.4%)
$540,472 + $242,545
$783,017
2017
$40,142 (+4.2%)
$540,472 + $242,545
$783,017
2016
$38,523 (+1.1%)
$531,438 + $238,491
$769,929
2015
$38,117 (−3.1%)
$505,842 + $227,005
$732,847
2013
$39,317 (−7.3%)
$500,134 + $208,327
$708,461
2012
$42,402 (+2.6%)
$523,420 + $292,967
$816,387
2011
$41,323 (+18.7%)
$557,067 + $311,800
$868,867
2010
$34,817 (−14.6%)
$661,323 + $266,645
$927,968
2008
$40,789 (+7.9%)
$722,205 + $291,192
$1,013,397
2007
$37,804
$716,858 + $289,036
$1,005,894
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 23, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Aug 8, 2022 • Final
Home sewer inspection
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,908
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,598
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,461
Building Sq. Ft: 7,506
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: (EX E 400FT) S 467.25 FT E OF GREEN BAY RDNE 1/4 SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 44 RANGE 12
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 102,366
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 2.35
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,598
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Lake County
APN: 12-29-200-019
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
0% chance of strong winds in 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.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$3.15M – $3.81M
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