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Sold on 09/30/2015
Ann Lyon of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

855 E Westminster Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

  • $4,000,000

    Last sold 09/30/2015 after 140 Days

  • 6

    bed

  • 6.4

    bath

  • 11,255

    Sqft ($355/Sqft)

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About 855 E Westminster Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1929
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 2.1 Acre
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
2015 Infant Welfare Showhouse! Spectacularly updated thruout by renowned designers incl. new Christopher Peacock kitchen & gorgeous new master bath. 2.1 ac. & 1/2 blk from Lake Michigan. This magnificent former estate of John W. Hughes Jr. features 10'-11' clngs, exquisite millwork & built-ins, 6 fpls, stunning grounds & pool, Ludowici clay tile roof & heated garage. An amazing blend of warmth, elegance & comfort!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ann Lyon
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#08920989 • last updated 10 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
Levels/Style English
MLS # 8920989
Type Detached Single
SqFt 11255
Property Tax $ 79, 242.7
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1929
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Foyer, Bonus, 6th Bdrm, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Media Rm, Recreation Rm, Library, 5th Bdrm, Office, Bonus, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Library, Media Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated
Dining Room Separate
Basement Partially Finished, Crawl, Partial
Attic Full, Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 17
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in
# Fireplaces 6
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Compactor-Trash, Grill-Indoor, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 2nd Floor Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Features Patio, Pool In-Ground, Storms/Screens
Foundation Concrete
Exterior Brick, Stucco
Roof Tile
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 3
Garage Desc Attached, Garage Door Opener(s), Heated, 7 Foot Or More High Garage Door
Lot Desc 2.0-2.99 Acres, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity 400 Amp Service Or Greater
Location
Community Features Pool, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Lake
Elementary School SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District 115
Elementary School District 67
Middle School District 67
High School LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Directions East On Deerpath To Lake Rd, North On Lake Rd. To Westminster, West On Westminster To Number.
APN 12273060030000
  • Sep 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08920989
  • Sep 30, 2015 Sold
    $4,000,000 (-17.1%)
  • Sep 9, 2015 Pending
  • Jul 24, 2015 Contingent
  • May 13, 2015 Listed
    $4,825,000 (+12.3%)
  • Oct 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08531476
  • Oct 2, 2014 Expired
  • Sep 2, 2014 Back On Market
  • Aug 31, 2014 Expired
  • Feb 6, 2014 Listed
    $4,295,000 (-14.0%)
  • Jan 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08254910
  • Jan 1, 2014 Expired
  • Jan 22, 2013 Listed
    $4,995,000 (-15.2%)
  • Dec 2012
    mls logo MLS # 08210220
  • Dec 23, 2012 Cancelled
  • Oct 29, 2012 Listed
    $5,890,000
  • Oct 2012
    mls logo MLS # 07926890
  • Oct 18, 2012 Expired
  • Oct 17, 2011 Listed
    $5,890,000

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Statistics calculated by Movoto
10/10
Sheridan Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-4
Lake Forest School District 67
8/10
Deer Path Middle School East
public Grades 5-6
Lake Forest School District 67
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public Grades 7-8
Lake Forest School District 67
10/10
Lake Forest High School
public Grades 9-12
Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District
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