This Colonial Home nestled on a 3/4 acre lot in the heart of West Lake Forest, has been Transformed! In the center of the home is a new kitchen filled with custom cabinets, quartz countertops, tile floors and a five foot stainless steel sink. Miele appliances include a professional 48" six burner stove with twin ovens, a microwave and a warming drawer, a 3rd combination steam oven is just to the left. Miele dishwasher and Sub-zero fridge. The sunroom is separated from the kitchen by a breakfast bar, it has windows on all sides with skylights. The Southern exposure bathes this home in light. Just off the kitchen is a half bath and mudroom area with a door that opens to the yard. Next to the kitchen is the family room with a glowing brick fireplace. The bar is a wall of blue cabinets, quartz counters with a fridge tucked underneath . The new sliding glass door fills the wall and opens to a new bluestone patio with hidden accent lighting underneath. This home is perfect for entertaining inside or out. The grand foyer and stairway opens to a formal dining room to the left with plantation shutters. To the right is a large open living room with a second fireplace, plantation shutters and a window seat in front. The first floor has gleaming dark oak floors and Sonos speakers above. Upstairs are 3 large sunny bedrooms, an updated hall bath and the Owner's suite. The Owner's suite has an impressive bedroom and large walk-in closets with a Samsung washer and dryer in the back laundry room. Just off the bedroom is a private spa. Separate vanities with quartz counters. A floor to ceiling cabinet that could be for linens, but is being used as a shoe closet now. A separate private water closet has a custom rainfall shower too. The 3/4 of an acre lot has been professionally landscaped with more than 30 trees surrounding the backyard for privacy. A Great location, you are close to Everett School, shops, West Lake Forest Train station, restaurants, Costco and the tollway. A wonderful place to call home! A home of this condition won't last long, see it now!
3600 plus sq ft Colonial like no other. This home offers a traditional flow with the overized rooms. Large eat in kitchen and breakfast room with loads of cabinets. Great mudroom/back room connects a wonderful sunroom currently used as awesome playroom with its own half bath-- check out floor plans - sunroom would make perfect office with exterior side access should one need clients coming in separate from home. Upstairs is incredibly spacious and the master wing is a rare offering including laundry room, office, abundant closet space and master bath with separate shower and tub and double sink. Back of house has Southern exposure so light is never an issue here! The backyard is large and open lawn great for backyard games and sports. Wonderful location close to Everett School, shops, West Lake Forest Train station, restaurants, Costco and tollway. A wonderful place to call home!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08244101
Apr 30, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$635,000
$176/sq ft
Feb 4, 2013
Contingent
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Jan 7, 2013
Listed (New)
$659,000
$183/sq ft
Beautiful 4 BR traditional home on a lovely .74 acre lot with professional landscaping & brick walkway. Neutral fresh paint, dual staircases, sunroom with vaulted ceiling, Sub-Zero refrigerator and 2nd floor laundry. Desirable established neighborhood offers close proximity to school, train and shopping.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1983
Sold
$235,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,135 (+4.8%)
$104,625 + $166,147
$270,772
2024
$14,447 (+0.9%)
$104,625 + $166,147
$270,772
2023
$14,311 (−1.5%)
$96,694 + $153,553
$250,247
2022
$14,525 (+3.1%)
$91,238 + $144,889
$236,127
2021
$14,094 (+2.5%)
$95,051 + $150,650
$245,701
2020
$13,749 (+3.6%)
$94,026 + $149,026
$243,052
2019
$13,265 (+10.3%)
$93,999 + $148,983
$242,982
2018
$12,028 (−13.1%)
$102,184 + $171,807
$273,991
2017
$13,834 (+4.4%)
$102,184 + $171,807
$273,991
2016
$13,248 (+1.9%)
$99,799 + $167,797
$267,596
2015
$12,999 (−4.4%)
$95,565 + $160,679
$256,244
2013
$13,600 (+3.9%)
$95,987 + $155,103
$251,090
2012
$13,088
$97,812 + $176,816
$274,628
2011
$13,095 (+11.0%)
$99,656 + $197,025
$296,681
2010
$11,793 (+3.6%)
$112,490 + $159,505
$271,995
2008
$11,386 (+9.5%)
$118,723 + $168,343
$287,066
2007
$10,397
$115,136 + $163,257
$278,393
Tax history for 1865 Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,135 (+4.8%)
$104,625 + $166,147
$270,772
2024
$14,447 (+0.9%)
$104,625 + $166,147
$270,772
2023
$14,311 (−1.5%)
$96,694 + $153,553
$250,247
2022
$14,525 (+3.1%)
$91,238 + $144,889
$236,127
2021
$14,094 (+2.5%)
$95,051 + $150,650
$245,701
2020
$13,749 (+3.6%)
$94,026 + $149,026
$243,052
2019
$13,265 (+10.3%)
$93,999 + $148,983
$242,982
2018
$12,028 (−13.1%)
$102,184 + $171,807
$273,991
2017
$13,834 (+4.4%)
$102,184 + $171,807
$273,991
2016
$13,248 (+1.9%)
$99,799 + $167,797
$267,596
2015
$12,999 (−4.4%)
$95,565 + $160,679
$256,244
2013
$13,600 (+3.9%)
$95,987 + $155,103
$251,090
2012
$13,088
$97,812 + $176,816
$274,628
2011
$13,095 (+11.0%)
$99,656 + $197,025
$296,681
2010
$11,793 (+3.6%)
$112,490 + $159,505
$271,995
2008
$11,386 (+9.5%)
$118,723 + $168,343
$287,066
2007
$10,397
$115,136 + $163,257
$278,393
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.74 Acres
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
3,610
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
15-12-205-004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bath Amenities: Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower