This classic 1912 Colonial Revival home, designed by Chicago architect William Arthur Warren, has been renovated to perfection and is situated on a private cul-de-sac. Beautifully appointed with high-end finishes thru-out including hardwood floors, original walnut hand rail, Brazilian Rain Forest marble fireplace surrounds/hearths, numerous new Marvin windows and light fixtures. Gracious living room with built-ins and fireplace and nice sized dining room also with fireplace makes for picture perfect gatherings. The warm and inviting kitchen features honed stone countertops, top of the line appliances, including an impressive Garland gas stove, and center island with seating. The family room/breakfast room is highlighted by walls of windows looking out at the expansive, private yard. Just off the lovely second floor landing is the primary bedroom suite with fireplace, 2 walk-in closets and private bath. Two additional bedrooms can be found on this level, each with stunning new baths including the luxury of heated floors. The third level boasts two more bedrooms (currently used as home offices) and another full bath. The lower level is the perfect hangout with 2nd family room option, nice sized laundry room, 1/2 bath and exterior access making it easy to use the basement bath while enjoying the beautiful in-ground pool and hot tub. The fully fenced yard is perfect for entertaining with charming back porch, and large stone patio area adjacent to the pool. Over-sized 3 car garage has stairs leading to a huge, floored unfinished space above the garage with potential for an office, hobby space or fun pool house. This truly is an elegant home on a one of a kind property that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated!
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$543Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jean Anderson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listed by Donna Mancuso• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
LOW LOW Taxes at "Northcroft, " a handsome Colonial Revival home. Great neighborhood for this . 61 acre private site. Wide center hallway starts the desirable circular floorplan. 9 ft ceilings and old growth pine floors in main rooms. Backstairs from cook's kitchen with Garland stove leads to second floor landing. Master suite has FP, two closets and newer bath! Add'l baths have classic pedestal porcelain sinks and ball/claw tubs with shower conversions. 3rd floor has walk-in attic storage, 2 bedrooms and full bath. Basement with rec room, 1/2 bath and newer laundry room with loads of cabinets. Hardwood floors on all 3 levels. Fenced with lush landscaping, bluestone and fieldstone patios, and gorgeous perennials. Free form pool with hot tub, exterior lighting and oversized 3+ car garage (8 ft. doors). . Close to everything yet tucked away in a great spot, this home is one of a kind - that your buyer will want to make theirs! Lake Forest Preservation Award Winner. .. ..
Public Records
Jun 20, 2002
Sold
$980,000
$277/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 7, 2001
Sold
$980,000
$277/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 1996
Sold
$675,000
$191/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,115 (+2.8%)
$96,734 + $122,157
$218,891
2024
$11,787 (+2.3%)
$96,734 + $122,157
$218,891
2023
$11,520 (+5.8%)
$92,268 + $113,941
$206,209
2022
$10,893 (+6.0%)
$85,970 + $106,163
$192,133
2021
$10,281 (+2.7%)
$80,985 + $111,468
$192,453
2020
$10,015 (+3.4%)
$78,080 + $107,470
$185,550
2019
$9,689 (−11.2%)
$78,111 + $107,513
$185,624
2018
$10,907 (+2.0%)
$82,791 + $130,134
$212,925
2017
$10,698 (+3.2%)
$82,791 + $130,134
$212,925
2016
$10,365 (+1.5%)
$82,527 + $129,719
$212,246
2015
$10,215 (+16.1%)
$79,406 + $124,814
$204,220
2013
$8,799 (+3.5%)
$75,143 + $93,002
$168,145
2012
$8,505 (−10.6%)
$76,155 + $94,256
$170,411
2011
$9,516 (+1.8%)
$79,911 + $127,466
$207,377
2010
$9,343 (+3.1%)
$87,735 + $132,382
$220,117
2008
$9,062 (+6.7%)
$92,959 + $140,265
$233,224
2007
$8,492
$92,518 + $139,599
$232,117
Tax history for 481 Wilshire Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,115 (+2.8%)
$96,734 + $122,157
$218,891
2024
$11,787 (+2.3%)
$96,734 + $122,157
$218,891
2023
$11,520 (+5.8%)
$92,268 + $113,941
$206,209
2022
$10,893 (+6.0%)
$85,970 + $106,163
$192,133
2021
$10,281 (+2.7%)
$80,985 + $111,468
$192,453
2020
$10,015 (+3.4%)
$78,080 + $107,470
$185,550
2019
$9,689 (−11.2%)
$78,111 + $107,513
$185,624
2018
$10,907 (+2.0%)
$82,791 + $130,134
$212,925
2017
$10,698 (+3.2%)
$82,791 + $130,134
$212,925
2016
$10,365 (+1.5%)
$82,527 + $129,719
$212,246
2015
$10,215 (+16.1%)
$79,406 + $124,814
$204,220
2013
$8,799 (+3.5%)
$75,143 + $93,002
$168,145
2012
$8,505 (−10.6%)
$76,155 + $94,256
$170,411
2011
$9,516 (+1.8%)
$79,911 + $127,466
$207,377
2010
$9,343 (+3.1%)
$87,735 + $132,382
$220,117
2008
$9,062 (+6.7%)
$92,959 + $140,265
$233,224
2007
$8,492
$92,518 + $139,599
$232,117
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
134 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
3,150
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-08-105-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated,7 Foot or more high garage door