Something special is coming to the market in Lake Forest in the coming weeks! This incredible home on the East side of Lake Forest has been featured in national newspapers and magazines, as the furnishings and decorating are truly superb, all designed by the Katy Evans Design team. This home has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, five fireplaces and stunning finishes throughout the home. The incredible kitchen with huge island is a chef's delight featuring state-of-the-art professional appliances. The beautiful prep-kitchen and butler's pantry leads to the large mud room and home gym. The adjacent family room features a vaulted ceiling and a gorgeous, stone fireplace overlooking the rear yard. The casual eating area has ample space for both friends and family. The formal dining room is perfectly finished. The cherry paneled office is privately located with a fireplace and is designed for any office need. The cozy den features heated floors and overlooks the lovely gardens and bluestone patio. The stunning master suite has been elevated with outstanding finishes! You will also find a finished basement with full bath, a large commercial wine refrigerator, and pool table. Most furnishings are available for purchase.
Seldom is one's vision for a total renovation realized with this degree of perfection. Noted architect, Darcy Bonner, collaborated w/ the owner in 2014 to design an impressive & comfortable home that speaks volumes about the needs of today's buyer. Beautiful, arched doorways, rich, wood moldings, oak hardwood flooring and open floor plan that allows light to stream through. Incredible kitchen w/ huge island is a chef's delight featuring a state of the art, professional appliance package. Beautiful prep-kitchen/butler pantry leads to the large mud room and home gym. Adjacent family room features vaulted ceilings and gorgeous, stone fireplace. Casual eating area has ample space for both friends and family. Romantic, master suite has been elevated with outstanding finishes. Formal dining room is perfectly finished. Cherrywood, paneled office is privately located and outfitted to meet any need. Cozy den w/ heated floors overlooks rear yard. Finished basement w/ full bath. One of a kind!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08088599
May 10, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$1,262,500
$299/sq ft
May 2, 2013
Pending
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Mar 15, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 4, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Dec 17, 2012
Listing Removed
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Dec 1, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$1,349,000
$319/sq ft
Oct 1, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$1,399,000
$331/sq ft
Jul 16, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$1,445,000
$342/sq ft
Jun 11, 2012
Listed (New)
$1,495,000
$354/sq ft
+11
Built in 1997 by Lynch Construction. Exquisite setting on Sheridan road ( sidewalks to Sheridan school) lush & private. English country gem with quality finishes thru-out,including; Slate, limestone, hardwood floors, & 5 fireplaces too! Open floor plan with delightful flow. Bluestone patio, brick and stone driveway, 3 car tandem garage. Finished basement with bedroom & full bath. Wine cellar.
Public Records
Sep 5, 2001
Sold
$1,350,000
$319/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1999
Sold
$1,220,000
$289/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1998
Sold
$900,000
$213/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,523 (+7.3%)
$173,744 + $718,317
$892,061
2024
$48,036 (+13.4%)
$173,744 + $718,317
$892,061
2023
$42,365 (+7.3%)
$156,449 + $646,810
$803,259
2022
$39,485 (+2.9%)
$131,108 + $542,044
$673,152
2021
$38,391 (+3.2%)
$127,366 + $526,572
$653,938
2020
$37,184 (+5.3%)
$126,267 + $522,030
$648,297
2019
$35,327 (+36.3%)
$124,634 + $515,281
$639,915
2018
$25,913 (+3.5%)
$167,640 + $352,181
$519,821
2017
$25,033 (+4.5%)
$167,640 + $352,181
$519,821
2016
$23,945 (+1.5%)
$164,838 + $346,294
$511,132
2015
$23,592 (+31.5%)
$156,899 + $329,615
$486,514
2013
$17,937 (+2.0%)
$165,800 + $163,361
$329,161
2012
$17,586 (+2.5%)
$173,519 + $170,967
$344,486
2011
$17,159 (−9.9%)
$184,673 + $273,711
$458,384
2010
$19,043 (−0.2%)
$197,633 + $241,971
$439,604
2008
$19,081 (+7.1%)
$215,827 + $264,247
$480,074
2007
$17,809
$214,229 + $262,291
$476,520
Tax history for 1520 N Sheridan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,523 (+7.3%)
$173,744 + $718,317
$892,061
2024
$48,036 (+13.4%)
$173,744 + $718,317
$892,061
2023
$42,365 (+7.3%)
$156,449 + $646,810
$803,259
2022
$39,485 (+2.9%)
$131,108 + $542,044
$673,152
2021
$38,391 (+3.2%)
$127,366 + $526,572
$653,938
2020
$37,184 (+5.3%)
$126,267 + $522,030
$648,297
2019
$35,327 (+36.3%)
$124,634 + $515,281
$639,915
2018
$25,913 (+3.5%)
$167,640 + $352,181
$519,821
2017
$25,033 (+4.5%)
$167,640 + $352,181
$519,821
2016
$23,945 (+1.5%)
$164,838 + $346,294
$511,132
2015
$23,592 (+31.5%)
$156,899 + $329,615
$486,514
2013
$17,937 (+2.0%)
$165,800 + $163,361
$329,161
2012
$17,586 (+2.5%)
$173,519 + $170,967
$344,486
2011
$17,159 (−9.9%)
$184,673 + $273,711
$458,384
2010
$19,043 (−0.2%)
$197,633 + $241,971
$439,604
2008
$19,081 (+7.1%)
$215,827 + $264,247
$480,074
2007
$17,809
$214,229 + $262,291
$476,520
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.