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540 Crabtree Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 beds
7 baths
6,286 sqft
~1 acre lot
$307 per sqft
1910 build
– on site

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This distinctive home, set on 1.4 acres, is private and well-maintained. The property boasts professional landscaping, pool, tennis court, and guest house. The main house includes grand, step-down living room w/ 10' ceilings, a paneled library, large master & guest suites. All rooms have views of property, and French doors offer lots of light. The exquisite details and setting offer an opportunity to create a home.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Coldwell Banker Residential as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 08314134 —

The Building

Year Built:

1910
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Direction Faces:

South
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch,Greenhouse,Tennis Court(s),Pool In-Ground,Storms/Screens
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Kitchen,Enclosed Porch,Foyer,Library,Recreation Room,Utility Room-Lower Level,Walk In Closet
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Laundry,1st Floor Full Bath
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning,Gas Log,Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Other
Laundry:

Terracotta
Laundry:

Main Level
Laundry:

12X12
Laundry:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

6286

Location

Directions:

North on Sheridan Road to Crabtree, turn right on Crabtree to number
Location:

3950
Location:

3750

The Property

Parcel Number:

12282060080000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard,Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

230 X 274.5 X 231.2 X 254.
Lot Size Acres:

1.4
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2011
Tax Annual Amount:

34202.15

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

7
Full Baths:

7

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Forced Air,Steam,Radiators,Zoned
Cooling:

Space Pac

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven,Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal

Schools

Elementary School:

SHERIDAN 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

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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$84/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/28/14 Mar 28, 2014	Sold	MRED	$1,932,500

House Sold on 3/28/2014

$1,932,500

Listing provided by broker:

Keri Cook Falls

Coldwell Banker Residential

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540 Crabtree Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045