True in town living! Easy walk to train/beach/dining/shopping! Just completed, meticulous and TOTAL renovation of this beautiful 3 story home provides a casually chic atmosphere teamed with state of the art amenities. Experience the highest level of quality craftsmanship, highlighted by hardwood/stone floors, custom mill work and built-in cabinetry. Over 100 new windows maximize natural light and spectacular vistas. Sun room w/ comfy over-sized upholstered swing overlooks new blue stone patio/gas fire pit. The re-design creates today's popular open concept living with a family room/kitchen combo. Quartzite counters and top of the line appliances; Wolf ovens/ La Cornue range/ Liebherr French door refrigerator/built in 4 bottle Dacor wine station/Sub-Zero Wine Cooler and a temp. controlled wine cellar in basement. Luxurious Master Suite w/ "tree top" office, fireplace, large WIC's. Stunning bath w/ hydro jet tub/double sinks/curbless shower. 4 additional bedrooms- 2 en suite. 3 car garage!
Single-familyProperty Type
1903Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Lori Glattly• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
UNBELIEVABLE NEW PRICE! Don't miss this opportunity to own a gorgeous historical home in east Lake Forest. Featuring many updates and nestled on 1.25 beautifully landscaped acres, this home is appointed for today's lifestyle and is walking distance to town, train and beach. This masterpiece features spacious rooms, high ceilings, custom handcrafted woodworking and two porches perfect for year-round enjoyment.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08049419
Jun 22, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jun 14, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Jun 14, 2013
Relisted (Price Change)
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May 1, 2013
Contingent
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Apr 2, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Feb 4, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Sep 12, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Aug 2, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Apr 23, 2012
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Jun 20, 1996
Sold
$780,000
$138/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1989
Sold
$1,200,000
$212/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1984
Sold
$420,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$43,822 (+5.4%)
$325,636 + $441,087
$766,723
2024
$41,595 (+3.2%)
$325,636 + $441,087
$766,723
2023
$40,314 (+8.0%)
$298,805 + $404,743
$703,548
2022
$37,311 (+2.9%)
$275,447 + $373,104
$648,551
2021
$36,273 (+2.3%)
$264,986 + $358,935
$623,921
2020
$35,461 (+5.3%)
$262,701 + $355,839
$618,540
2019
$33,690 (+3.8%)
$259,305 + $351,239
$610,544
2018
$32,447 (+3.4%)
$346,694 + $271,378
$618,072
2017
$31,373 (−0.8%)
$346,694 + $271,378
$618,072
2016
$31,631 (−4.8%)
$340,899 + $297,594
$638,493
2015
$33,238 (+7.0%)
$324,480 + $320,941
$645,421
2013
$31,073 (+2.0%)
$274,311 + $291,544
$565,855
2012
$30,452 (+2.5%)
$287,083 + $305,118
$592,201
2011
$29,698 (−13.8%)
$305,537 + $324,732
$630,269
2010
$34,440 (−0.2%)
$484,981 + $305,292
$790,273
2008
$34,495 (+7.2%)
$529,629 + $333,397
$863,026
2007
$32,166
$525,707 + $330,928
$856,635
Tax history for 605 College Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$43,822 (+5.4%)
$325,636 + $441,087
$766,723
2024
$41,595 (+3.2%)
$325,636 + $441,087
$766,723
2023
$40,314 (+8.0%)
$298,805 + $404,743
$703,548
2022
$37,311 (+2.9%)
$275,447 + $373,104
$648,551
2021
$36,273 (+2.3%)
$264,986 + $358,935
$623,921
2020
$35,461 (+5.3%)
$262,701 + $355,839
$618,540
2019
$33,690 (+3.8%)
$259,305 + $351,239
$610,544
2018
$32,447 (+3.4%)
$346,694 + $271,378
$618,072
2017
$31,373 (−0.8%)
$346,694 + $271,378
$618,072
2016
$31,631 (−4.8%)
$340,899 + $297,594
$638,493
2015
$33,238 (+7.0%)
$324,480 + $320,941
$645,421
2013
$31,073 (+2.0%)
$274,311 + $291,544
$565,855
2012
$30,452 (+2.5%)
$287,083 + $305,118
$592,201
2011
$29,698 (−13.8%)
$305,537 + $324,732
$630,269
2010
$34,440 (−0.2%)
$484,981 + $305,292
$790,273
2008
$34,495 (+7.2%)
$529,629 + $333,397
$863,026
2007
$32,166
$525,707 + $330,928
$856,635
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.18 Acres
Year renovated
1903
Sq. Ft.
5,473
Year built
1903
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-33-212-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 18X26
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X19
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 15X17
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 13X23
On 3rd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, European Shower, Soaking Tub