499 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,825,000 Asking Price

4 beds
5 baths
4,170  sqft
Built in 1924

Prepare to fall in love with 499 Washington Road. Originally the coach house to neighboring Linden Lodge, this 4 bedroom/4.1 bath house has been masterfully renovated by the current owners creating a home steeped in historic charm & modern convenience. Special features include a newer great room opening to the fantastic gourmet kitchen w/beautiful custom cabinetry, marble counters, a large island & a built-in banquette. A charming den, w/fireplace & built-in cabinetry, provides a quiet retreat. The large, sunny family room could easily be converted to a first floor primary suite as originally intended with it's large bath & walk-in closet. The second floor features the current primary suite with luxurious bath & treetop views plus 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths & a laundry room. Recent improvements include a new cedar roof & copper gutters (2024), new fence (2022) and new air conditioning systems (2021). Situated on a gorgeous .87 acre parcel w/beautiful outdoor spaces including a brick patio w/outdoor fireplace & a covered back porch.....in a walk to everything east Lake Forest location.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Coffered Ceiling(s)
Rooms:
Eating Area, Den, Great Room, Foyer, Mud Room
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
Basement:
Partial
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Stucco, Patio
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Shake
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
67
County:
Lake

Lot

Zoning:
12332120120000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.25% 1ST MIL; 1.75% BAL-$495

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Katherine Hudson

About Lake Forest, IL

Housing

Number of Units
8,051
Median Home Value
$804,554
Median Rent
$1,603

15.54% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.67% are vacant.

Commute

Car
41.71%
Public Transportation
8.26%
Walk to Work
2.20%
Work from Home
46.14%
Other
1.11%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
20,699
Median Age
47.20
Median Household Size
2.67

Education

High School
6.26%
Associate’s Degree
3.18%
Bachelor’s Degree
39.38%
Graduate Degree
40.33%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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