This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($3.14M) of 5 comparable homes.
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55 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Incredibly rare opportunity to own this 7-bed, 6.2-bath estate designed by famed architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. This magnificent home is situated on a gated, secluded 1.74 acre site. Enter the marble foyer with views to the garden beyond. Pass through the music room featuring floor to ceiling windows and French doors on your way to the massive family room with pristine hardwood flooring and wood-burning fireplace. Find respite in the den featuring custom paneled walls, wood burning fireplace and a private powder room. Impress your guests while entertaining in the bright and airy gallery with walls of glass and French doors and views of the grounds. A bedroom/library with full en-suite bath, stately formal dining room, spacious kitchen, laundry room and original butler's pantry complete the main level. Upstairs you will find 6 spacious bedrooms, 5 full baths, and home office with custom built-ins.
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Sale history for 55 N Green Bay Rd
$137/sq ft
$162/sq ft
$180/sq ft
$67/sq ft
Tax history for 55 N Green Bay 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 Cars: 4
- # of Garage Spaces: 4
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached,Detached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 6
- # of Baths (1/2): 2
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 7
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 7
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18 x 28
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 7
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Sun Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
- Room Information
- Room Type: Den
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
- Room Information
- Room Type: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
- Room Information
- Room Type: Gallery
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7 x 29
- Room Information
- Room Type: Pantry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Office
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 21
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 26
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 22
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 30
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 30
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 32 x 24
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 20 x 25
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
- Basement: Partial
- Basement Description: Unfinished
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 14
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 4
Exterior
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Stucco
- Age: 100+ Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 3 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- Parcel Number: 12333050040000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 152X269X214X234X179
- Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $35,921.94
- Tax Year: 2015
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiator(s)
- Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 67
- Middle Or Junior School District: 67
- High School District: 115
- Location Information
- Township: SHIELDS
- Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
- Directions: N/S ON GREENBAY ROAD TO SUBJECT PROPERTY. TAKE LONG DRIVE TO PROPERTY.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 7.0
- Sq. Ft.: 8,219
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 1.74 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1898
- Year Renovated: 1900
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-33-305-004
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: No
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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Home values near 55 N Green Bay Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
10 Beds | 12 Baths | 11200 Sq. Ft. | $5,142,798 |
5 Beds | 6 Baths | 5660 Sq. Ft. | $3,496,366 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 12254 Sq. Ft. | $5,404,349 |
- Beds | 7 Baths | 6703 Sq. Ft. | $2,646,744 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
6 Beds | 7 Baths | 11591 Sq. Ft. | $7,768,968 |
8 Beds | 8 Baths | 8061 Sq. Ft. | $5,010,124 |
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