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1057 Walden Road, Lake Forest, Il 60045 (map)

Sold for $1,660,000 ($ 540/SQ FT) List Price: $ 1,650,000

4 Bedrooms 46 Days on the Market
3 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms Detached Single, 2 Stories
3,075 Appx. Sq Ft Age: 81-90 Years
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own very special home and a piece of Lake Forest history on Cyrus McCormick Jr.'s country estate Walden. Walden was regarded as one of the finest landscaped estates in Lake Forest and many original plantings still existing on the property today. Built in 1942, this fantastic and spacious brick cape cod style "Cottage on Walden" has nearly 3,100 sqft, 4 bedrooms + office, 3.1 bathrooms, hardwood floors, original moldings & doors, and 10' ceilings throughout. Charm abounds from the original built-in cabinetry to the original French doors leading from every room to the private backyard overlooking the ravine and the heated inground pool. Other features include a modern DeGiulio kitchen with professional grade appliances; first floor primary suite with dressing room and spacious ensuite marble bathroom; large, screened patio; upstairs features three bedrooms with charming shared vintage bathroom and separate office or 4th bedroom; two car attached heated garage; all newer mechanicals; Generac generator; and full finished basement with mostly 10' ceiling heights. A very special home, in a very special location, and just steps from the Walden/Bluffs Edge Bridge and Lake Michigan. Hear the Lake Michigan waves crashing against the shore from your own yard. Estate area & extremely private.
Schools for 1057 Walden Road, Lake Forest
Elementary: (District 67)
sheridan elementary school
Junior High: (District 67)
deer path middle school
High School: (District 115)
lake forest high school
Rooms for 1057 Walden Road, Lake Forest ( 8 - Total Rooms)
Room Size Level Flooring
Kitchen : 14X13 Main Hardwood
Living Room : 24X23 Main Hardwood
Dining Room : 17X10 Main Hardwood
Family Room : N/A
Laundry Room : 13X15 Basement Porcelain Tile
 
Other Rooms : Screened Porch, Foyer, Office, Walk In Closet
Room Size Level Flooring
Master Bedroom : 16X16 Main Carpet
2nd Bedroom : 21X14 Second Hardwood
3rd Bedroom : 17X14 Second Carpet
4th Bedroom : 15X13 Second Hardwood
General Information for 1057 Walden Road, Lake Forest
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Status: Closed
 
Price: $ 1,650,000
Price Per Sq Ft: $ 537
 
Bedrooms:
4 Above Grade + 0 Below Grade
 
Bathrooms: 3 Full, 1 Half
 
Appx. Sq Ft: 3,075 (Source: Estimated)
 
Appx. Year Built: 1942
Age: 81-90 Years
Recent Rehab: No
 
Type: Detached Single, 2 Stories
# of Stories:
Unit Floor Level:
 
Additional Sales Information:
 
Waterfront: No
 
New Construction: No
New Construction Options:
 
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Basement Bathroom: No
 
Pets
Fireplace
1 Fireplace(s), Living Room, Wood Burning
 
Appliances
Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-in Oven, Range Hood
 
Equipment
Humidifier, Sprinkler-lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters
 
Interior Property Features
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-in Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/period Mlwk, Open Fl
 
Kitchen: Eating Area-breakfast Bar, Galley, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
Dining Room: Separate
 
Master Bedroom Bathroom: Full
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
 
Other Features:
Other Information: None
 
Disability Access: No
Disability Features:
 
Green Energey Efficient:
 
Garage / Parking
Parking: Garage, Spaces
 
Garage: 2 Spaces
Type: Attached
Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Included with Price: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
 
Exterior Parking: Spaces
Included with Price:
Parking On-Site:
 
Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan,Public
Air Conditioning: Central Air,Space Pac
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior Features
Patio, Screened Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/screens
 
Acreage: 0.50
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Dimentions: 204X88X190X182
Lot Description: Wooded
 
Exterior: Brick
Style:
Model:
 
Area Amenities:
 
Home Owners Association
Assessment/Assn Dues: $ 0, Not Applicable
Includes: None
Master Association:
Special Assessments: No
 
Taxes
Taxes: $ 13,334 ( 2022)
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
PIN: 16031030160000
Special Service Area: No,
 
Subdivision:
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Township: Moraine
County: Lake
Zip Code: 60045
 
MLS #: 11995029
Days on the Market: 46
Total: 19
List Date: 03/20/2024
Last MLS Update: 04/19/2024-12:47 pm
Last bluefence.com Update:
04/22/2024 - 12:02 am
 
Directions
Sheridan Road south of Deerpath to Ringwood North to Mayflower continue straight through the short s
Listing Courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
1057 Walden Road, Lake Forest - Property History
Date Description Price Change $/sqft Source
Apr 19, 2024 Sold $ 1,660,000 - $540 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Mar 27, 2024 Under Contract - Attorney/Inspection $ 1,650,000 - $537 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Mar 20, 2024 New Listing $ 1,650,000 - $537 / SQ FT MRED LLC
 
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