1950 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off Market Mar 2016 for $2.4M

$2,432,824

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $17,689/mo

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6,807

sq ft

1950 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Incredible quality & detail in this brick, stone & limestone estate, 1.4 acs behind beautiful gates, Intricate Plaster ceiling moldings, floor to ceiling windows, volume ceilings, open floor plan, impressive kitchen family room combination, 5 ensuite bedrooms, 2 master suites with sitting rooms & fireplaces, huge closets, extraordinary lower level with 5th bedroom, wine cellar, media room, and beautiful bar which is perfect for entertaing. Above the 5th car garage is an artist studio which could be used as a coach house.

Single-familyProperty Type

2002Year Built

1.4 acresLot Size

$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Mercier • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Chris Foss

Bought with Patricia Denenberg • Baird & Warner

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08912858

Redfin Estimate

$2,432,824

$57K since sold in March 2016$84K since August

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$1,300,000
A
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B
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C
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D
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SOLD JAN 23, 2026
$1,669,000
E
5 beds5 baths6,000 sq ft
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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 1950 Telegraph Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11768571

Apr 29, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08912858

Mar 24, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$2,490,000

$366/sq ft

Mar 19, 2016

Pending

—

Dec 31, 2015

Contingent

—

Jul 13, 2015

Price Changed

$2,895,000

$425/sq ft

May 5, 2015

Listed (New)

$3,295,000

$484/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 2003

Sold

$1,766,000

$259/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 15, 2002

Sold

$868,000

$128/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,550 (+1.3%)

$126,246 + $517,917

$644,163

2024

$36,066 (−0.9%)

$126,246 + $517,917

$644,163

2023

$36,393 (+0.3%)

$120,418 + $494,007

$614,425

2022

$36,281 (+5.8%)

$115,564 + $474,095

$589,659

2021

$34,307 (−5.5%)

$149,642 + $460,674

$610,316

2020

$36,285 (+3.4%)

$144,275 + $494,176

$638,451

2019

$35,083 (+16.2%)

$144,334 + $494,376

$638,710

2018

$30,198 (+1.9%)

$152,983 + $419,805

$572,788

2017

$29,627 (+3.1%)

$152,983 + $419,805

$572,788

2016

$28,738 (+1.3%)

$152,495 + $418,466

$570,961

2015

$28,379 (−9.6%)

$146,729 + $402,642

$549,371

2013

$31,388 (+3.6%)

$138,850 + $445,365

$584,215

2012

$30,304 (+4.3%)

$140,721 + $451,366

$592,087

2011

$29,062 (−12.0%)

$147,661 + $473,626

$621,287

2010

$33,043 (+3.2%)

$162,153 + $613,516

$775,669

2008

$32,014 (−0.6%)

$171,809 + $650,049

$821,858

2007

$32,220

$201,168 + $678,584

$879,752

Tax history for 1950 Telegraph Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,550 (+1.3%)

$126,246 + $517,917

$644,163

2024

$36,066 (−0.9%)

$126,246 + $517,917

$644,163

2023

$36,393 (+0.3%)

$120,418 + $494,007

$614,425

2022

$36,281 (+5.8%)

$115,564 + $474,095

$589,659

2021

$34,307 (−5.5%)

$149,642 + $460,674

$610,316

2020

$36,285 (+3.4%)

$144,275 + $494,176

$638,451

2019

$35,083 (+16.2%)

$144,334 + $494,376

$638,710

2018

$30,198 (+1.9%)

$152,983 + $419,805

$572,788

2017

$29,627 (+3.1%)

$152,983 + $419,805

$572,788

2016

$28,738 (+1.3%)

$152,495 + $418,466

$570,961

2015

$28,379 (−9.6%)

$146,729 + $402,642

$549,371

2013

$31,388 (+3.6%)

$138,850 + $445,365

$584,215

2012

$30,304 (+4.3%)

$140,721 + $451,366

$592,087

2011

$29,062 (−12.0%)

$147,661 + $473,626

$621,287

2010

$33,043 (+3.2%)

$162,153 + $613,516

$775,669

2008

$32,014 (−0.6%)

$171,809 + $650,049

$821,858

2007

$32,220

$201,168 + $678,584

$879,752

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.34 Acres

Year renovated

2002

Sq. Ft.

8,642

Year built

2002

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-18-201-007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 5
# of Garage Spaces: 5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated,7 Foot or more high garage door
Driveway: Asphalt,Brick,Circular

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Double Shower
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 18 x 15
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 18
Flooring: Marble

Room Information
Room Type: Library
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 24 x 19
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Game Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 37 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 22 x 18
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26 x 25
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 19
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 5
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 26 x 20
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement
# of Rooms: 15

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Master Bedroom,Basement,Other
Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Log

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Hot Tub, Brick Paver Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone,Limestone
Age: 11-15 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Shake
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 16182010070000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 272.52X276.94X258.44X188.7
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $32,318
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: EVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Middle Or Junior School: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District: 115
High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL

Location Information
Township: WEST DEERFIELD
Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
Directions: Telegraph Road, N of Route 22 to number

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,642
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Lake County
APN: 16-18-201-007

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Everett Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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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Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$2.31M – $2.80M

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Home values near 1950 Telegraph Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1920 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4021 Sq. Ft.	$1,608,234
2840 Telegraph Road, Bannockburn, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6020 Sq. Ft.	$1,262,673

Address	Redfin Estimate
1860 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2785 Sq. Ft.	$965,043
1955 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 10 Baths \| 12500 Sq. Ft.	$4,762,023

Address	Redfin Estimate
1991 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4817 Sq. Ft.	$2,183,324
1980 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5800 Sq. Ft.	$2,181,593

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