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6 E Laurel Avenue

Lake Forest, IL 60045

6 beds
6 baths
7,380 sqft
~1 acre lot
$375 per sqft
1918 build
– on site

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Once in a lifetime! Enjoy this gracious brick Georgian designed by Edwin Hill Clark in 1918 set on 1.15 acres in estate area of East Lake Forest. Close to town, Lake Forest Open Lands & West Park. A gracious foyer sets the tone welcoming family and friends into the home to enjoy the generous rooms: dining, living, a sumptuous library, a sunny garden room, and a glorious screened porch with western views! A beautiful patio to the south overlooks the formal gardens designed originally by noted landscape architect OC Simonds. The Kitchen/Family room recently updated in 2015, is not only a gourmet's delight with top of the line appliances. The kitchen space is complete with a Butler's pantry, large island, larder, and separate mudroom, but also a comfortable family space to relax and enjoy. Adjacent to the family hub, is a quiet and bright home office, one of several available in the home. There is a spacious master suite complete with a gracious sitting room, making this a very comfortable place to disconnect. 5 additional family bedrooms, laundry, exercise room, large sitting room and 5 baths complete the 2nd and third floors. Very recent exterior paint and tuck-pointing. NEW UNICO air conditioning throughout 2nd and 3rd floors2022.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Compass as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11492176 —

The Building

Year Built:

1918
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Georgian
Roof:

Slate
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch Screened, Dog Run, Storms/Screens
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Library, Heated Sun Room, Office, Game Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Study, Sitting Room
Rooms Total:

17
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Carpeting
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

7380

Location

Directions:

Green Bay Rd North of Deerpath to Laurel East to number.
Location:

6577
Location:

3750

The Property

Parcel Number:

12294020050000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions:

131X123X269X114X168X76X73
Lot Size Acres:

1.15
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Annual Amount:

38682.3

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air, Space Pac

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Trash Compactor, Range Hood

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:

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

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$331/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/4/22 Nov 4, 2022	Sold	MRED	$2,770,000

House Sold on 11/4/2022

$2,770,000

Listing provided by broker:

Marina Carney

Compass

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6 E Laurel Avenue

Lake Forest, IL 60045