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550 Oak Knoll Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 beds
6 baths
6,142 sqft
~2 acre lot
$147 per sqft
1990 build
– on site

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Stately Orren Pickell home with over 6000 square feet of fine living space is situated on 1.5 acres. Boasting rooms of grand size, custom millwork, custom built-ins throughout, vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood flooring and updates galore. Formal living space. Main level office and library. Sunroom. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, oversized island, custom cabinetry and Brazilian granite counters. Beamed family room. Sumptuous master suite incudes a sitting room, walk in closet and ultra bath. With an additional 1500 square feet the basement includes a large REC room, exercise room, full bath, bar and storage. 40x40 bluestone terrace patio is PERFECT for outdoor entertaining with a built-in grill, pergola and panoramic views of the tree-line yard. Extensive landscaping including crabapple trees, roses, peonies, hydrangeas and so much more. Top of the line Canadian premium roof (2017)

Listing courtesy of MRED / RE/MAX Suburban as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 10616681 —

The Building

Year Built:

1990
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio,Storms/Screens,Outdoor Grill
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier,Central Vacuum,Security System,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Sprinkler-Lawn
Total SqFt:

6142
Total SqFt:

8960
Below Grade Finished Area:

1500
Main SqFt:

6142
Basement SqFt:

2818
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

1318
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Sitting Room,Breakfast Room,Office,Library,Sun Room,Recreation Room,Exercise Room,Storage,Walk In Closet,Foyer
Rooms Total:

14
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,1st Floor Laundry,Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
Laundry:

Ceramic Tile
Laundry:

Main Level
Laundry:

9X9

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

6142

Location

Directions:

Old Elm west of Waukegan to Oak Knoll, North to #
Location:

2648
Location:

2050

The Property

Parcel Number:

16063020220000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped,Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

54X28X160X348X127X95X267
Lot Size Acres:

1.52
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2018
Tax Annual Amount:

28016.54

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Forced Air,2+ Sep Heating Systems,Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air,Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan,Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

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

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$219/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Source	Price	% Change
12/5/22 Dec 5, 2022	MRED	$2,350,000	-1.9%
10/15/22 Oct 15, 2022	MRED	$2,395,000
9/4/22 Sep 4, 2022	MRED	$2,395,000

House Sold on 4/30/2020

$908,205

Listing provided by broker:

Leslie McDonnell

RE/MAX Suburban

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Listing courtesy of MRED, RE/MAX Suburban, and Leslie McDonnell as distributed by MLS GRID.

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550 Oak Knoll Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045