OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2020 for $1.6M

$2,219,272

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,689/mo

•

4.5 ba

•

5,800

sq ft

1980 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Impressive Country French Estate inspired by Monet's Country home in Giverny France, by architect Rick Swanson exquisitely perched up high behind a gated entry and circular drive. An open light filled floor plan with soaring ceilings welcomes as you enter the gracious foyer with inviting Views of the expansive back yard great. Beyond the living room French doors, you are drawn to the stone patio and a fun pool with slide, hot tub and play yard. There is plenty of room to play outdoor sports and games in the expansive fenced back yard. Work from home in the gorgeous cherry paneled library with fireplace adjacent to the spacious 1st floor master suite. Beautifully designed, the light bright fully equipped kitchen features a center island with seating and large table area hosting a love seat, table and 4 chairs. The kitchen is open to the family room with handsome stone fireplace, built in cabinets, vaulted ceilings with skylight, and a wet bar conveniently located between the kitchen and family room. Access the patio, pool and yard through the French doors in the family room. On the second floor you will find a double bedroom suite that shares a bath and two more bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath. The huge 3592 sf basement offers a recreation room, exercise room, 2 large bedrooms, a full bath and loads of storage. Recent improvements: new roof, washer and dryer, AC, furnaces, ring technology, landscaping, beautiful wrought iron gates and HIGH AMP outlet for electric car. Enjoy the casual elegance of a country Estate within 5 minutes of the metra train, expressways and shopping, 15 minutes to the Lake Forest Beach and town.

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

1.38 acresLot Size

$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Donna Mercier • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Chris Foss • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Merle Kirsner-Styer • Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10775045

Redfin Estimate

$2,219,272

$619K since sold in November 2020$19K since August

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B
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C
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D
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E
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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 1980 Telegraph Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 4, 2021

Sold

$1,066,667

$184/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10775045

Nov 16, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,600,000

$276/sq ft

Oct 12, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Sep 22, 2020

Price Changed

$1,799,000

$310/sq ft

Aug 2, 2020

Price Changed

$1,699,000

$293/sq ft

Jul 25, 2020

Price Changed

$1,795,000

$309/sq ft

Jul 8, 2020

Listed (New)

$1,895,000

$327/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09365894

Jun 19, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 13, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07594724

Apr 29, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Jul 29, 2010

Listed (New)

Public Records

Sep 6, 2006

Sold

$2,005,000

$346/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 3, 1998

Sold

$1,258,000

$217/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 29, 1993

Sold

$1,125,000

$194/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$30,392 (+3.5%)

$150,326 + $378,615

$528,941

2024

$29,357 (−1.0%)

$150,326 + $378,615

$528,941

2023

$29,640 (−9.8%)

$143,386 + $350,186

$493,572

2022

$32,866 (+5.7%)

$137,607 + $336,071

$473,678

2021

$31,089 (+2.7%)

$182,620 + $364,776

$547,396

2020

$30,281 (+3.4%)

$176,070 + $351,693

$527,763

2019

$29,278 (+5.5%)

$176,142 + $351,835

$527,977

2018

$27,761 (+1.9%)

$186,696 + $339,839

$526,535

2017

$27,238 (+3.1%)

$186,696 + $339,839

$526,535

2016

$26,421 (+1.3%)

$186,100 + $338,755

$524,855

2015

$26,091 (−9.7%)

$179,063 + $325,945

$505,008

2013

$28,894 (+5.0%)

$169,448 + $362,749

$532,197

2012

$27,529 (+6.5%)

$171,731 + $367,637

$539,368

2011

$25,856 (−14.6%)

$180,200 + $385,768

$565,968

2010

$30,270 (+3.2%)

$197,887 + $514,186

$712,073

2008

$29,328 (+4.9%)

$209,670 + $544,804

$754,474

2007

$27,955

$208,674 + $543,976

$752,650

Tax history for 1980 Telegraph Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$30,392 (+3.5%)

$150,326 + $378,615

$528,941

2024

$29,357 (−1.0%)

$150,326 + $378,615

$528,941

2023

$29,640 (−9.8%)

$143,386 + $350,186

$493,572

2022

$32,866 (+5.7%)

$137,607 + $336,071

$473,678

2021

$31,089 (+2.7%)

$182,620 + $364,776

$547,396

2020

$30,281 (+3.4%)

$176,070 + $351,693

$527,763

2019

$29,278 (+5.5%)

$176,142 + $351,835

$527,977

2018

$27,761 (+1.9%)

$186,696 + $339,839

$526,535

2017

$27,238 (+3.1%)

$186,696 + $339,839

$526,535

2016

$26,421 (+1.3%)

$186,100 + $338,755

$524,855

2015

$26,091 (−9.7%)

$179,063 + $325,945

$505,008

2013

$28,894 (+5.0%)

$169,448 + $362,749

$532,197

2012

$27,529 (+6.5%)

$171,731 + $367,637

$539,368

2011

$25,856 (−14.6%)

$180,200 + $385,768

$565,968

2010

$30,270 (+3.2%)

$197,887 + $514,186

$712,073

2008

$29,328 (+4.9%)

$209,670 + $544,804

$754,474

2007

$27,955

$208,674 + $543,976

$752,650

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.39 Acres

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

7,624

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-18-201-008

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 7
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 2

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 17X25
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X17
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X20
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Shades

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 15X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 24X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Family Room Information
Size: 17X25
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Shades

Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Size: 14X19
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Kitchen Information
Size: 14X17
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Laundry Room Information
Size: 7X27
On Main Level

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Library, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Storage Room, Walk-In Closet
Full Basement
Finished Basement, Egress Window

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 12X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #2 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 14X19
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Bedroom #7
Size: 14X21
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 14X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Additional Room #5 Information
Library
Size: 15X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #6 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 19X50
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Exercise Room
Size: 14X16
In Basement

Additional Room #8 Information
Foyer
Size: 8X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #9 Information
Storage
Size: 19X32
In Basement

Additional Room #10 Information
Walk-in Closet
Size: 6X9
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
Humidifier, Water Softener (Owned), Cable TV, Security System, Intercom, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Family Room, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, Dry Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 26-30 Years
Frame Exterior, Stone Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Patio, Hot Tub, In-Ground Pool, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 206.76 X 342.10 X 195.89 X 275.94
1.0-1.99 Acres
Fenced Yard, Professionally Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees

Property Information
# of Rooms: 15
Ownership: Fee Simple
Basement Sq. Ft.: 3592
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 5800
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 5800
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 9392
Rehab Year: 2012
Rural (Y/N): N
Model: COUNTRY FRENCH
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 16182010080000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $29,278.28
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Pool, Curbs/Gutters, Gated Entry, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High: Deer Path Middle School
Junior High District: 67
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Telegraph Road, North of Half Day Road, South of Old Mill

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,624
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Lake County
APN: 16-18-201-008

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

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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Historical weather

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

$2.11M – $2.55M

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Home values near 1980 Telegraph Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1920 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4021 Sq. Ft.	$1,575,337
2840 Telegraph Rd, Bannockburn, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6020 Sq. Ft.	$1,515,377

Address	Redfin Estimate
1860 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2785 Sq. Ft.	$962,027
1955 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 10 Baths \| 12500 Sq. Ft.	$4,828,789

Address	Redfin Estimate
1991 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4817 Sq. Ft.	$2,117,021
1950 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6807 Sq. Ft.	$2,515,695

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