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681 N Mayflower Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Stylish mid-century in spectacular east Lake Forest location one block from Lake Michigan. Designed by Boyd Hill in 1959, this one-owner home, boasts a timeless simplicity of design that makes it as appealing now as when it was built. Beloved and well maintained by the original owners, featuring a flexible floor plan with generous room sizes and sophisticated details throughout. The thoughtful architecture has created rooms that have an abundance of natural light and wonderful views of the lawn and gardens. Special features include 6+ bedrooms including 2-3 on the first floor, a sunroom w/bluestone floors and panoramic views of the yard, a basement rec room, 3 car attached garage and a Ludowici tile roof. Located on a beautiful .88 acre property with lush gardens, 3 separate patio areas and beautiful outdoor features one block from the lake. This super cool house is truly a very rare offering.
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Sale history for 681 N Mayflower Rd
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$411/sq ft
$358/sq ft
Tax history for 681 N Mayflower 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: 3
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached
- Driveway: Circular
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 6
- # of Baths (1/2): 2
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 6
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 6
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
- Flooring: Parquet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Office
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19 x 26
- Room Information
- Room Type: Heated Sun Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 25
- Flooring: Stone
- Room Information
- Room Type: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
- Room Information
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
- Flooring: Parquet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21 x 18
- Flooring: Parquet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 16
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 29
- Flooring: Parquet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 25 x 13
- Flooring: Carpet
- Bath: Full
- Additional Rooms Information
- Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Office, Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Partial
- Basement Description: Partially Finished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 14
- Equipment
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Brick
- Age: 61-70 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Tile
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 2 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- Parcel Number: 12341020070000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 187 X 182 X 215 X 235
- Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $28,811
- Tax Year: 2020
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Sewer-Storm
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- 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 Mayflower Road, south to 681
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 6.5
- Sq. Ft.: 5,851
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.88 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1959
- Year Renovated: 1959
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-34-102-007
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
- K - 12
- Preschool & daycare
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
0% 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 | 8 Baths | 6590 Sq. Ft. | $3,405,440 |
- Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7177 Sq. Ft. | $3,381,994 |
7 Beds | 8.5 Baths | 11102 Sq. Ft. | $5,618,948 |
- Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4546 Sq. Ft. | $3,324,685 |
- Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2414 Sq. Ft. | $1,506,075 |
7 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 10627 Sq. Ft. | $7,201,468 |
7 Beds | 8.5 Baths | 7405 Sq. Ft. | $5,972,499 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
6 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 6200 Sq. Ft. | $4,487,194 |
5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 6291 Sq. Ft. | $4,660,178 |
4 Beds | 4 Baths | 4382 Sq. Ft. | $2,405,442 |
- Beds | 6 Baths | 4266 Sq. Ft. | $3,168,564 |
5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7438 Sq. Ft. | $6,214,415 |
6 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 6527 Sq. Ft. | $3,265,300 |
- Beds | 6 Baths | 10509 Sq. Ft. | $5,222,291 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3779 Sq. Ft. | $2,215,915 |
4 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 8328 Sq. Ft. | $3,775,371 |
5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2730 Sq. Ft. | $1,651,542 |
5 Beds | 6 Baths | 5192 Sq. Ft. | $3,621,823 |
- Beds | 10.5 Baths | 9954 Sq. Ft. | $5,950,975 |
- Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7808 Sq. Ft. | $6,973,834 |
5 Beds | 7 Baths | 6982 Sq. Ft. | $4,273,049 |
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