This home's estimate is 41% higher than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 6 comparable homes.
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499 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Prepare to fall in love with 499 Washington Road. Originally the coach house to neighboring Linden Lodge, this 4 bedroom/4.1 bath house has been masterfully renovated by the current owners creating a home steeped in historic charm & modern convenience. Special features include a newer great room opening to the fantastic gourmet kitchen w/beautiful custom cabinetry, marble counters, a large island & a built-in banquette. A charming den, w/fireplace & built-in cabinetry, provides a quiet retreat. The large, sunny family room could easily be converted to a first floor primary suite as originally intended with it's large bath & walk-in closet. The second floor features the current primary suite with luxurious bath & treetop views plus 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths & a laundry room. Recent improvements include a new cedar roof & copper gutters (2024), new fence (2022) and new air conditioning systems (2021). Situated on a gorgeous .87 acre parcel w/beautiful outdoor spaces including a brick patio w/outdoor fireplace & a covered back porch.....in a walk to everything east Lake Forest location.
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Sale history for 499 Washington Rd
$444/sq ft
$438/sq ft
$258/sq ft
$176/sq ft
$138/sq ft
$65/sq ft
Tax history for 499 Washington Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Parking (Total): 2
- Parking: Garage
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached
- Driveway: Brick
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 4
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Eating Area
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 7
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Den
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Great Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25 x 24
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 20
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23 x 14
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Island
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 21
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Bath: Full
- Additional Rooms Information
- Basement: Partial
- Basement Description: Unfinished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Coffered Ceiling(s)
- # of Rooms: 9
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Location: Den/Library,Great Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Stucco
- Age: 91-100 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Shake
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 2 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- Parcel Number: 12332120120000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 211X211X81X119X59X332
- Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $23,574.42
- Tax Year: 2023
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 67
- Elementary School: Sheridan 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: Shields
- Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
- Directions: Deerpath east to Washington. South to 499.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 4,170
- Stories: 1.75
- Lot Size: 0.87 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1896
- Year Renovated: 1924
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-33-212-012
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
- Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3273 Sq. Ft. | $1,531,601 |
6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 5550 Sq. Ft. | $2,700,702 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 3.5 Baths | 5139 Sq. Ft. | $2,922,959 |
6 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4232 Sq. Ft. | $2,251,496 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 5 Baths | 6202 Sq. Ft. | $2,375,986 |
5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5424 Sq. Ft. | $1,261,296 |
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