1352 South Estate, Lake Forest IL 60045
Property Description
Own an exceptional piece of Chicago history. Once the centerpiece of a 480 acre estate known as Mill Road Farm, this magnificent home was built in 1926 for Albert D. Lasker, the father of American advertising, and designed by the renown Chicago architect, David Adler. This 17th c., French Renaissance Revival manor house contains 25,000 SF and is set on 7.52 acres of land located on the west side of Lake Forest. The interior of the home offers old world craftsmanship, rare finishes of an exceptional high quality such as the parquet de Versailles flooring plus antique paneling, and are all original except for modern amenities necessary for modern living. The home features 52 rooms, 11 full bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms, 13 fireplaces and an independent five car garage. Main level offers a second Primary Suite. there are at least 11 bedrooms, but we did not list them all.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $3,999,000
- Property Taxes $47,965
- Square Feet 25000
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $159.96
- Year Built 1920
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Active
Rooms
- Total Rooms 16
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 20X19
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 18X25
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 17X18
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 18X18
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Living Room
- Room Size 27X37
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Dining Room
- Room Size 27X18
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 26X16
- Kitchen Type Island,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Walk-in
- Floor Level Main Level
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Basement
- Basement Description Unfinished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name 5th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 20X17
- Additional Room Level 2nd Level
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name 6th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 19X10
- Additional Room Level 2nd Level
Interior Features
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Hot Water/Steam
- Air Conditioning None
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 12
- Type of Fireplace Wood Burning
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 5
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Location
- County Lake
- Township Vernon
- Corporate Limits Lake Forest
- Directions to Property Waukegan Rd North Of Half Day(22) To West On Old Mill To North On To Estate Lane. Everett Road West Of Waukegan South On Estate Lane .
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Schools
- Elementary School District 67
- School Name Everett Elementary School
- Junior High District 67
- School Name Deer Path Middle School
- High School District: 115
- School Name Lake Forest High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 47965
- Tax Year 2022
- Parcel Identification Number 15124000060000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 599 X 553 X 589 X 551
- Acreage 7.5
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Stor
Listed by Karen Skurie for Baird & Warner | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 5/9/2025 10:02 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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