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500 Mccormick Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
8 baths
5,404 sqft
~1 acre lot
$323 per sqft
1971 build
– on site

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This beautifully updated, brick Georgian home is just a short distance from Lake Michigan in the highly desirable Villa Turicum neighborhood! Located on just under an acre of partially wooded, professionally landscaped grounds, this wonderful home features all new bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, updated millwork throughout, a newer (2021) cedar shake roof, a new bluestone patio w/ pergola & new enlarged koi pond, and generous room sizes. There are 6 bedrooms in total - 5 on the 2nd floor and 1 in the basement - and the 5 bedrooms upstairs each have an ensuite bathroom. The Primary Suite's large walk-in closet was expanded by the current homeowners to incorporate a 2nd floor laundry. The gourmet kitchen & breakfast room feature high-end appliances (Viking Professional 6-burner range w/ double ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator, Fisher-Paykel dishwasher drawers), a huge island w/ multiple seating, tons of counter space, skylights, and a wall of windows overlooking the fabulous patio & backyard. The family room features a lovely fireplace, built-ins, and a new wet bar. The large, formal living room has plenty of space for a piano or multiple seating areas. The updated office is right off the living room and provides privacy, comfort, and lovely views of the backyard & koi pond. Upstairs, there is a large space above the garage w/ an ensuite bath that can be a 5th bedroom or a bonus room. The basement has a large playroom/2nd family room w/ fireplace, a 6th bedroom, a large recreation room w/ new luxury vinyl flooring, storage space, laundry, and a full bathroom. Outside, the stunning grounds feature a fully fenced backyard, a new bluestone patio w/ pergola, seating walls and plenty of room for a fire pit and grill, a lovely koi pond, a Rain Bird irrigation system, and lots of mature trees. The home also has a deep, 3-car garage w/ room for storage. Move right in and enjoy this fabulous home!

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

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MLS# 12280922 —

The Building

Year Built:

1971
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick
Architectural Style:

Georgian
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Finished, Egress Window, Rec/Family Area, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
Total SqFt:

2347
Below Grade Finished Area:

2047
Basement SqFt:

2347
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

300
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Skylight(s)

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level, Bonus Room, Other Room
Rooms Total:

14
Interior Features:

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Basement
Laundry Features:

Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5404

Location

Directions:

Westleigh east to McCormick, then south to Home
Location:

4564
Location:

6577

The Property

Parcel Number:

16033030110000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

130 X 324 X 61 X 69 X 327
Lot Size Acres:

0.9499
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

30629.14

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

8
Full Baths:

6
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

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

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

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

Subdivision Name:

Villa Turicum
Community Features:

Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

9
Parking Features:

Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Owned, Attached, Side Apron, Owned, Garage
Garage Spaces:

3

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Other, Pergola

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Utility Costs

$281/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/29/25 Apr 29, 2025	Sold	MRED	$1,750,000	-5.4%
3/18/25 Mar 18, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,850,000
3/10/25 Mar 10, 2025	Price Changed	MRED	$1,850,000	-5.1%

House Sold on 4/29/2025

$1,750,000

Listing provided by broker:

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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500 Mccormick Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045