1866 South Wilson, Lake Forest IL 60045
Property Description
Set on a wooded 3/4-acre, this 3,600+ square foot residence marries quiet privacy with magazine-worthy style. Lake Forest is celebrated for its lakefront, parks, and architecturally rich neighborhoods, and this address enjoys that same gracious, green setting with easy access to town, train, and shoreline. The showstopper is the spectacular kitchen, anchored by a picture-window bay framing the backyard and gardens. An elegant sunken living room opens directly to the patio, extending living and entertaining outdoors. A first-floor bedroom provides a refined work/reading space and can flex as an office space as well. Upstairs, the skylit primary suite is a retreat with a separate office, sitting room, and a lovely bath. With three baths up, the second level easily supports busy routines and guest stays. Downstairs, a huge, light-filled finished basement adds a versatile rec area with a wet bar and bath, new flooring, and abundant storage, think media, fitness, hobby, or play. Updates include: new gutters (2022), basement mitigation and drainage (2022), basement floors and painting (2024), partial new roof and new skylights (2023), new attic insulation (2024). Come see the light, the volume, and the setting in person, homes with this combination of land, layout, and livability don't linger in Lake Forest. Welcome home!
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $1,099,000
- Property Taxes $17,635
- Square Feet 4750
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $231.37
- Year Built 1969
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Active
Rooms
- Total Rooms 9
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 26X15
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 15X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 15X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 13X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Living Room
- Room Size 20X15
- Floor Level Main Level
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Family Room
- Room Size 20X16
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 13X13
- Floor Level Main Level
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Kitchen
- Room Size 25X16
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Table Space,Island
- Floor Level Main Level
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Basement
- Basement Description Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Foyer
- Additional Room Size 20X10
- Additional Room Level Main Level
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Office
- Additional Room Size 12X10
- Additional Room Level Main Level
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Microwave, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Baseboard
- Air Conditioning Central Air
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 51-60 Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
Location
- County Lake
- Township Moraine
- Corporate Limits Lake Forest
- Directions to Property Telegraph To Old Mill, Old Mill To W. Fork, Fork To Wilson, To 1866.
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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 17635
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 15124040120000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 158X56X84X281X191
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: eXp Realty | Phone: 888.574.9405
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