Absolutely stunning East Lake Forest home located in stellar location offering 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with over 5000 square feet of living space. Stunning kitchen with white, solid wood custom cabinetry, blended with granite countertops, island with breakfast car, custom backsplash and stainless steel appliances (with double oven). Huge living room with wood coffered ceilings, fireplace and double doors taking you out to your large rear deck and yard. Large sun filled family room with cathedral ceiling, lots of windows and floor to ceiling brick fireplace. Master suite with ensuite updated bathroom. 3 guest bathrooms and bathroom. Full finished basement. Huge rear yard! Location is primo!
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,598
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Brick/Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HIELDS LAKE FOREST RAVINE PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 4,782
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,414
Building Sq. Ft: 5,980
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 3
Legal Description: HIELD S LAKE FOREST RAVINE PARK LOT 56
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 600
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,750
Legal Lot Number: 56
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.4304
Depth Footage: 250
Front Footage: 75
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: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,782
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-106-005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1551 Edgewood Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED #12635922
Jul 10, 2026
Rental Removed
$7,995
$2/sq ft
May 2, 2026
Listed for Rent
$7,995
$2/sq ft
MRED #12603596
Apr 28, 2026
Rental Removed
$7,995
$2/sq ft
Mar 27, 2026
Listed for Rent
$7,995
$2/sq ft
MRED #12495760
Dec 9, 2025
Rental Removed
$7,495
$2/sq ft
Oct 15, 2025
Listed for Rent
$7,495
$2/sq ft
MRED #12477768
Oct 15, 2025
Rental Removed
$7,995
$2/sq ft
Sep 22, 2025
Listed for Rent
$7,995
$2/sq ft
MRED #12457272
Sep 22, 2025
Rental Removed
$7,995
$2/sq ft
Aug 28, 2025
Listed for Rent
$7,995
$2/sq ft
MRED #12432977
Aug 28, 2025
Rental Removed
$7,995
$2/sq ft
Jul 31, 2025
Listed for Rent
$7,995
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 2015
Sold
$685,000
$143/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08585438
Jan 28, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$685,000
$143/sq ft
May 12, 2014
Contingent
—
May 12, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
$700,000
$146/sq ft
Apr 14, 2014
Listed (New)
$850,000
$178/sq ft
+1
Short sale opportunity! 3800 SF home loaded with potential, positioned on .41 acre property in fabulous east location only a block from LFHS and a short walk to town and beach. An architect's own home, full of light with windows galore, soaring ceilings, skylights and lots of balconies. Redwood ceilings, 3 FPs, huge library. Needs work. Sold "as is". Buyer pays transfer tax $4/$1000.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06790908
Oct 3, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Feb 4, 2008
Listed
*
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$65,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$863 (−96.0%)
$181,935 + $235,095
$417,030
2023
$21,593 (+7.3%)
$163,823 + $245,585
$409,408
2022
$20,125 (−8.3%)
$137,288 + $205,806
$343,094
2021
$21,948 (−4.9%)
$133,369 + $240,485
$373,854
2020
$23,077 (+68.0%)
$132,219 + $266,429
$398,648
2018
$13,733 (+3.4%)
$175,405 + $83,660
$259,065
2017
$13,281 (+4.2%)
$175,405 + $83,660
$259,065
2016
$12,745 (+1.1%)
$172,473 + $82,262
$254,735
2015
$12,611 (−35.0%)
$164,166 + $78,300
$242,466
2013
$19,400 (+2.1%)
$138,783 + $210,795
$349,578
2012
$19,002 (+2.6%)
$145,245 + $220,610
$365,855
2011
$18,519 (+9.7%)
$154,582 + $234,791
$389,373
2010
$16,879 (−0.1%)
$161,565 + $222,853
$384,418
2008
$16,897 (+8.7%)
$176,439 + $243,369
$419,808
2007
$15,550
$175,132 + $241,567
$416,699
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
10/10
Sheridan Elementary School
Public, PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.0mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public, 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
Lake Forest High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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About North
Shore
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Public facts and zoning for 1551 Edgewood Rd
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq. Ft.
4,782
Stories
2
Lot Size
0.43 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1986
Year Renovated
1986
County
Lake County
APN
12-28-106-005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026.
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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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$864,000 – $1.05M
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Listing agent: Sohail Salahuddin (8478994815)
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