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821 Waukegan Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

7 beds
7 baths
5,774 sqft
~2 acre lot
$174 per sqft
1999 build
– on site

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The space you craved!! Own your own little English manor home, Hickory Oaks, with lots of room to entertain family and friends, on a professionally landscaped lush, 1.5 acre of land with mature trees and ample room for a pool, RV storage or any other toys that need an electric 50amp charger. This home is equipped for low overhead with low maintenance features - perfect for indoor and outdoor activities. Four levels of finished living space with hardwood throughout, 3 zones of heat and air, 4 wood burning fireplaces, two tank-less instant hot water heaters, gutter guards, no sump pumps to deal with - all Eco- friendly features - a 15 zone sprinkler system to cover the whole garden and beautiful outdoor up-lighting to showcase this gorgeous property. Fabulous outdoor space with a spa tub and a roof top deck, patios and lots of lawn to play. Enjoy the exceptionally spacious primary suite with whirlpool tub and separate shower and a huge walk-in closet /dressing room. The majority of the spacious bedrooms have walk-in closets. The well-equipped kitchen features a fireplace, separate breakfast room and an adjacent four-season room. The living/ dining/ great room area, is a gracious flex space for big gatherings, in addition to the separate family room. You'll find the third level, is the ultimate playroom / studio / au pair suite, with a sitting area, a bedroom and a half bathroom. A finished walk out English basement offers a wet bar, wine room, huge recreation/exercise area, a half bathroom and a spacious workshop. A convenient first floor bedroom with full bathroom, can also serve as a second private study, or an in-law situation. The first-floor library serves all the needs of the flex workers. A second office is available on the second floor. This home truly offers the space and privacy that the multi-generational family needs in its daily activities. The expansive gardens offer an arbor with grape and trumpet vine, a vegetable garden, two sheds for the expert gardener and a fully fenced periphery, with a walking path and a gate access to the Castlegate neighborhood and direct access to downtown Lake Forest along the sidewalks. The home has two gates, as part of the circular driveway which is paved in exposed aggregate concrete. What a find!! A must see to appreciate the space and potential!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11358330 —

The Building

Year Built:

1999
Rebuilt:

Yes
Rebuilt Year:

1999
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

English
Model:

CUSTOM
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Full, Walkout
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio, Porch, Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier, TV Antenna, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Purifier, Multiple Water Heaters
Total SqFt:

7282
Total SqFt:

9597
Main SqFt:

2315
Upper SqFt:

4967
Basement SqFt:

2315
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Deck, Breakfast Room, Play Room, Recreation Room, Enclosed Porch Heated, Foyer
Rooms Total:

15
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Some Window Treatmnt
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Heatilator, More than one
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Basement,Kitchen
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5774

Location

Directions:

Rt 60 and Waukegan, north of Deerpath, just south of Lake Forest Hospital on the east side of the road. Circular drive.
Location:

3750
Location:

3104

The Property

Parcel Number:

12304000090000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

N
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Level, Outdoor Lighting
Lot Size Dimensions:

149.9X409.3X151X427.1
Lot Size Acres:

1.55
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

18284.72

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

7
Bedrooms Possible:

7

Baths

Baths:

7
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

3

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop

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 Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Other, Pergola, Shed(s)

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Utility Costs

$221/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/31/22 May 31, 2022	Sold	MRED	$1,005,000	-16.2%
5/30/22 May 30, 2022	Pending	MRED	$1,199,000
4/13/22 Apr 13, 2022	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,199,000

House Sold on 5/31/2022

$1,005,000

Listing provided by broker:

Rina Du Toit

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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821 Waukegan Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045