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1970 Merritt Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
6 baths
5,915 sqft
~2 acre lot
$338 per sqft
2002 build
– on site

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Updated beautiful brick home in an estate setting on private 1.5 acre wooded cul-de-sac lot. From the minute you step into the foyer you sense the quality details that exist in the home. Nice features include high ceilings, hardwood floors, detailed mill work, dual staircases, and exquisite fireplaces. Destined to become a gathering place, a huge white gourmet kitchen has breakfast area and is open to a sunroom. Truly a retreat, the master suite has a sitting area, huge walk-in closet and a spa-like bath. The heart of the house is the family room. Work at home in a private library. Guests are comfortable in 1st floor guest suite. Finished English basement is filled with natural light, has large rec room, exercise room, wine cellar, bar, guest bedroom & full bathroom. Enjoy entertaining in the outdoor spaces complete with grill & firepit. Super convenient location with easy access to O'Hare, highways, Metra commuter station, Starbucks, shopping, parks, and Northwestern Medicine LF Hospital.

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

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MLS# 11328803 —

The Building

Year Built:

2002
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Full, English
Exterior Features:

Patio, Outdoor Grill
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

9144
Total SqFt:

9144
Main SqFt:

5816
Lower SqFt:

3328
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Library, Exercise Room, Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Rooms Total:

15
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Basement
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5915

Location

Directions:

Telegraph S of Old Mill to Arbor, W to Merritt
Location:

3750
Location:

6577

The Property

Parcel Number:

16181050280000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Dimensions:

117 X 45 X 302 X 225 X 335
Lot Size Acres:

1.52
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

30749.48

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
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
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, 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

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

4
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$213/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/27/22 May 27, 2022	Sold	MRED	$2,000,000	-7.0%
3/18/22 Mar 18, 2022	Pending	MRED	$2,150,000
2/25/22 Feb 25, 2022	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$2,150,000

House Sold on 5/27/2022

$2,000,000

Listing provided by broker:

Elizabeth Jakaitis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Listing courtesy of MRED, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, and Elizabeth Jakaitis as distributed by MLS GRID.

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1970 Merritt Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045