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880 Mellody Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
5 baths
3,818 sqft
~1 acre lot
$319 per sqft
1975 build
– on site

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This fresh and pristine Colonial home situated on nearly an acre in centrally located Lake Forest offers remarkable living space and is in move-in condition. Freshly painted and beautifully appointed, this home has a terrific flow for family and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is inviting and offers gorgeous cabinetry, granite counters, a large island with seating for 4 people, Thermador appliances, and an eating area that overlooks the lush backyard and patio. Hardwood floors throughout the home and new Andersen windows. The adjacent family room is a great gathering place as it offers ample seating, a wood burning fireplace, a game table area and large custom bar. First floor bedroom with en suite bathroom currently used as the home office. First floor also includes large laundry room, mudroom with custom cabinetry, living room with fireplace and dining room. Primary bedroom is located on second level and is complete with a walk-in closet and primary bath. Three additional generous sized bedrooms share the hall bath. The basement was finished in 2017 and offers much more living space. A large recreation room, a 6th bedroom and full bath, lots of storage, a space for the yoga enthusiast and a 1400 bottle wine cellar! Large fenced-in yard with mature trees, lots of patio space and a 3 car garage. Enjoy the nearby Open Lands, convenient access to downtown Lake Forest, park and beaches, Metra and major highways.

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

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MLS# 11793061 —

The Building

Year Built:

1975
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Model:

COLONIAL
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Patio, Brick Paver Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3818

Location

Directions:

Deerpath East of Waukegan Road to King Muir. South on King Muir to Mellody. East on Mellody to #.
Location:

4564
Location:

23120

The Property

Parcel Number:

12314030240000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Common Grounds, Fenced Yard
Lot Size Dimensions:

158X201X232X213
Lot Size Acres:

0.92
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

21437.18

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

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
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator

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

Subdivision Name:

Deerpath Farm
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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Utility Costs

$229/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/17/23 Jul 17, 2023	Sold	MRED	$1,220,000	1.8%
7/7/23 Jul 7, 2023	Pending	MRED	$1,199,000
6/1/23 Jun 1, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,199,000

House Sold on 7/17/2023

$1,220,000

Listing provided by broker:

Sondra Douglass

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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880 Mellody Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045