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1057 Walden Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,660,000
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1057 Walden Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,660,000
- Taxes: $13,333 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 11995029
- Added to Site: 72 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior 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 Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Humidifier, Lawn Sprinkler, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio, Screened Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road south of Deerpath to Ringwood North to Mayflower continue straight through the short stone columns on Walden Road. 1057 will be the 3rd driveway on the right.
School Information
- School District: 67
- Midd School District: 67
- Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Private School: Lake Forest High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, SpacePak
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Shake
- Square Feet: 3,075
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1942
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 204 x 88 x 190 x 182
- Lot Features: Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1942
- Tax Amount: $13,333.54
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16031030160000
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 1057 Walden Rd
School Districts:Lake Forest Sd 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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95 W Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 5-6 | 1.8 mi | |
1360 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | K-4 | 2.1 mi | |
155 W Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 1.8 mi | |
1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1057 Walden Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/19/2024
Sold
$1,660,000
0.61%
MLS
3/20/2024
Listed
$1,650,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1057 Walden Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 11995029) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,660,000 on April 19, 2024. Want to learn more about 1057 Walden Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.