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Lake Forest 60045
1520 Telegraph Road
$1,475,000
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1520 Telegraph Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
4,073 Ft²
$8,572
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Over an acre of tranquil, park-like grounds sets the stage for this shingle-style home built in 1935 and expanded in 2005 by Downey & Goldberg Architects. Mindfully updated while preserving its character, the home reflects an Arts and Crafts influence through its design and materiality. Original fireplaces, solid wood doors, hardwood floors, and finely crafted millwork are complemented by a rich palette of granite, slate, soapstone, and limestone finishes in over 4,000 sq. ft. with additional 910-sq. ft. partially finished basement.     The floorplan is carefully orchestrated for seamless flow, beginning with a welcoming foyer and progressing into formal living, dining, and family spaces, each filled with natural light and views of the surrounding grounds. Harmony with nature is reflected in the home's multiple outdoor living spaces, including a covered second-floor porch, deck, and patio with outdoor fireplace.     An updated kitchen connects to the living and dining areas, all of which are oriented toward the backyard. Five bedrooms include a convenient first-floor guest or au pair suite, and a sanctuary-like primary suite appointed with cathedral ceilings, dual walk-in closets, and a spacious bath. A large second-floor family room is the ideal hangout with built-ins and cathedral ceilings, offering access to a finished third-floor flexible treetop room. The lower level offers recreation space, exercise area, and storage and utility rooms for flexible uses.     Additional highlights include a mudroom, second-floor laundry, 2 staircases, a 3-car attached garage, and a 4-zone HVAC system. Significant property improvements have been made over the years, including full roof replacement with copper detailing, installation of a Generac whole-house generator, reinforced driveway, updated sump and drainage systems, kitchen refresh, mechanical upgrades, and ongoing infrastructure improvements.     This character-rich home enjoys a serene natural setting less than a mile from top-rated Everett Elementary and just minutes from the train, shopping, and dining in West Lake Forest. A rare opportunity to own this Lake Forest retreat.
Unit Size
4,073 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
1.08 acres
Price per sqft
$362
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,329
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1935

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Effective Year Built: 1964
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 16
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 1
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 175
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 9
  • Basement Area: 910
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 660
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 59
  • Porch Type: 102
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 37,897
  • Total Building Area: 5,643
  • Gross Building Area: 5,643
  • Building Area: 4,073
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 4,073
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PT SW
  • Land Acres: 0000000870
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 40
  • Legal Description 1: PT SW SE; COM 208.25E OF SW COR,N // TOW LN 401.3 TO POB,N // TO W LN 100,E // TO S LN 417.54 TO CEN OF TELEGRAPH RD, SWLY ALG CEN OF RD 101.3 TO A LN 401.3N OF & // TO S LN,W4

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Lake Forest Community High School District 115
  • Census Tract: 864601

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2703-B1
  • District: WEST DEERFIE
  • Subdivision Phase Number: R
  • Parcel: 16-07-400-032
  • Meridian: SEC 07 TWN 43N RNG 12E
  • Municipality: TWP OF WEST DEERFIELD
  • Latitude: 42.2122
  • Longitude: -87.8747

    Address

  • Full Address: 1520 Telegraph Rd
  • Address - House Number: 1520
  • Address - Street Name: Telegraph
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Lake Forest
  • Carrier Code: C020
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3734
  • Zip Code: 60045

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,041,296
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 17025

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1597
  • Valuation Date: Feb 28, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 910,422
  • High Value: 1,055,862
  • Low Value: 764,982

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $717,632
  • Market Land Value: $273,936
  • Market Improvement Value: $443,696

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $239,187
  • Assessed Land Value: $91,303
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $147,884

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 21, 2008
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 04, 2008
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 6415222
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 28, 1998
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Nov 16, 1998
  • Previous Sale Amount: $503,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1520 Telegraph Road built and last sold?
The property at 1520 Telegraph Road was built in 1935 and last sold on Oct 21, 2008 for $1,340,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1520 Telegraph Road is $1,489,750.
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