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1799 Telegraph Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 beds
5 baths
3,921 sqft
~1 acre lot
$228 per sqft
1942 build
– on site

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Prairie style retreat re imagined and expanded by the current owners to stretch back across the very deep lot. Featuring soaring two story ceilings, hardwood floors, architectural details with artistic beams and an open floor plan. A lovely gourmet kitchen with island opens to the living space. Private separate dining room. First floor Bedroom with attached full bath. Luxurious second floor master suite boasts a spa bath and an oversized walk-in closet with custom organizers. Loft space for an office retreat. Finished basement entertainment space with bar, office and full bath. Attached 3 car garage. Enjoy two exterior decks. Most of the 1.45 acre lot is behind the home with a hidden pond. Laundry on first and second floors. Easy access to Everett School, Train and Shopping

Listing courtesy of MRED / Baird & Warner as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11022515 —

The Building

Year Built:

1942
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Cape Cod
Model:

CUSTOM
Direction Faces:

West
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck,Porch
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows,Wood Frames
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier,TV-Cable,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Loft,Foyer,Recreation Room
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,Heated Floors,1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Laundry,2nd Floor Laundry,1st Floor Full Bath,9' Ceilings,Some Carpeting
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning,Gas Log,Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Master Bedroom
Laundry:

Ceramic Tile
Laundry:

Main Level
Laundry:

12X7
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Multiple Locations

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3921

Location

Directions:

Waukegan, S to Old Mill, W to Telegraph, S to 1799 on East side
Location:

2050
Location:

3750

The Property

Parcel Number:

16182000130000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

N
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard,Pond(s),Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions:

74X843X59X25X823
Lot Size Acres:

1.45
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

9610

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Forced Air,2+ Sep Heating Systems
Cooling:

Central Air,Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan,Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Cooktop,Range Hood,Gas Cooktop,Range Hood,Wall Oven

Schools

Elementary School:

Everett Elementary School
Elementary School District:

67
Middle Or Junior School:

Deer Path Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

67
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Community Features:

Sidewalks,Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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$257/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/23/21 Jul 23, 2021	Sold	MRED	$895,000	-4.7%
6/17/21 Jun 17, 2021	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$939,000
4/9/21 Apr 9, 2021	Listed / Active	MRED	$939,000

House Sold on 7/23/2021

$895,000

Listing provided by broker:

Chris Wegren

Baird & Warner

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Listing courtesy of MRED, Baird & Warner, and Chris Wegren as distributed by MLS GRID.

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1799 Telegraph Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045