A rare opportunity tucked away on coveted Farm Road, this beautifully updated home sits on a generous .73-acre fully fenced lot, offering exceptional privacy and expansive outdoor space. The heart of the home is the stunning eat-in kitchen, featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium Thermador and SubZero appliances, and upgraded lighting throughout. Open to the family room with vaulted ceiling and new sliding patio doors, the layout is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, with seamless indoor-outdoor flow and picturesque views of the lush yard and spacious patio with new built in gas fire pit. The primary suite is highlighted by a gorgeous spa-like bathroom with a walk-in shower, bench seating, custom wood cabinetry, and high-quality fixtures. A first-floor office provides excellent flexibility and may easily function as a fifth bedroom. The finished basement adds valuable living space and includes a dedicated exercise room. Truly move-in ready, this home is ideally located with convenient access to the West Lake Forest Metra Station, along with nearby shopping and dining. The neighborhood is served by Everett Elementary School and Lake Forest High School, completing this exceptional offering in the heart of Lake Forest.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$457Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lauren Marquardt• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Lauren Marquardt• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Brandy Isaac• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
This handsome home includes recent improvements sure to meet the needs of today's most discerning buyers. The heart of any home is the kitchen, and this one is awesome. The beautifully painted cabinets are accented with gleaming, white counters, a high-end, appliance package and upgraded lighting. Among the almost 200k in recent improvements are a completely renovated master-bath (2018) that features a walk-in shower with bench seat, custom wood cabinetry and high quality fixtures. Also included are refinished hardwood floors, a fully fenced, rear back yard, fresh painting, decorating and more. The large lot features a generously sized patio just outside the family room which is open to the kitchen. The first floor office may easily be used as a guest bedroom. This is truly a must see home in the price range. The location is ideal with easy access to the West Lake Forest Metra Train station and an abundance of shopping and dining destinations. Of course, schools are top of mind for most buyers. This neighborhood is served by the Everett Elementary School and of course, Lake Forest High School.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10479038
Oct 8, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2019
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10371937
Aug 8, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 27, 2019
Price Changed
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May 8, 2019
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08358398
Aug 14, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$755,000
$248/sq ft
Jul 30, 2013
Pending
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Jul 17, 2013
Contingent
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Jun 3, 2013
Listed (New)
$794,500
$260/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1989
Sold
$378,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,776 (+4.5%)
$121,458 + $168,827
$290,285
2024
$16,054 (+0.7%)
$121,458 + $168,827
$290,285
2023
$15,936 (+16.8%)
$112,252 + $156,030
$268,282
2022
$13,646 (+3.0%)
$105,918 + $145,022
$250,940
2021
$13,245 (+2.5%)
$95,051 + $130,143
$225,194
2020
$12,919 (+3.7%)
$94,026 + $128,740
$222,766
2019
$12,462 (−3.5%)
$93,999 + $128,703
$222,702
2018
$12,909 (+3.3%)
$102,184 + $146,000
$248,184
2017
$12,497 (+4.4%)
$102,184 + $146,000
$248,184
2016
$11,971 (+1.9%)
$99,799 + $142,592
$242,391
2015
$11,743 (+5.2%)
$95,565 + $136,543
$232,108
2013
$11,163 (+3.3%)
$95,986 + $116,176
$212,162
2012
$10,805 (−10.3%)
$97,811 + $148,002
$245,813
2011
$12,048 (+14.4%)
$99,656 + $162,141
$261,797
2010
$10,532 (+3.5%)
$107,138 + $140,332
$247,470
2008
$10,175 (+7.8%)
$113,074 + $148,108
$261,182
2007
$9,443
$109,658 + $143,634
$253,292
Tax history for 1831 Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,776 (+4.5%)
$121,458 + $168,827
$290,285
2024
$16,054 (+0.7%)
$121,458 + $168,827
$290,285
2023
$15,936 (+16.8%)
$112,252 + $156,030
$268,282
2022
$13,646 (+3.0%)
$105,918 + $145,022
$250,940
2021
$13,245 (+2.5%)
$95,051 + $130,143
$225,194
2020
$12,919 (+3.7%)
$94,026 + $128,740
$222,766
2019
$12,462 (−3.5%)
$93,999 + $128,703
$222,702
2018
$12,909 (+3.3%)
$102,184 + $146,000
$248,184
2017
$12,497 (+4.4%)
$102,184 + $146,000
$248,184
2016
$11,971 (+1.9%)
$99,799 + $142,592
$242,391
2015
$11,743 (+5.2%)
$95,565 + $136,543
$232,108
2013
$11,163 (+3.3%)
$95,986 + $116,176
$212,162
2012
$10,805 (−10.3%)
$97,811 + $148,002
$245,813
2011
$12,048 (+14.4%)
$99,656 + $162,141
$261,797
2010
$10,532 (+3.5%)
$107,138 + $140,332
$247,470
2008
$10,175 (+7.8%)
$113,074 + $148,108
$261,182
2007
$9,443
$109,658 + $143,634
$253,292
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.