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688 E Old Elm Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
3 baths
3,252 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$273 per sqft
1972 build
– on site

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Beautifully updated Contemporary Masterpiece inspired and designed by architect Jules Marling. This stunning home features an open concept living space with light pouring in from the floor to ceiling windows on the main floor. The newly updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz counters and high end appliances. The dining room with a custom glass wine rack overlooks your open concept living area anchored by a wood burning fireplace. A wrought iron and stone floating staircase leads you to the spacious primary suite on the second level with a newly remodeled en-suite bath. The third level features three additional large bedrooms, a second full bath, and a workout room with sauna overlooking the wooded lot. The lower level has a fifth bedroom, that can also make a great home office. New flooring installed throughout the home, as well as fresh paint inside and out. A brand new roof, driveway, and garage floor have all been taken care of. The mature wooded lot features professional landscaping throughout, trails, a fire pit, as well as paver outdoor patio.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12218004 —

The Building

Year Built:

1972
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Exercise Room, Bedroom 5, Foyer
Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

First Floor Laundry, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3252

Location

Directions:

Green Bay Rd. South to Old Elm, East to 688. Across from Old Elm Country Club
Location:

27893
Location:

2050

The Property

Parcel Number:

16092150120000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

N
Lot Features:

Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions:

100X203
Lot Size Acres:

0.464
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

11244

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Cherokee 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

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/15/25 Jan 15, 2025	Sold	MRED	$890,000	-1.0%
12/18/24 Dec 18, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$899,000
11/29/24 Nov 29, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$899,000	46.2% (24.5% / YR)

House Sold on 1/15/2025

$890,000

Listing provided by broker:

Matt Steiger

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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688 E Old Elm Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045