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Request Info1057 Walden RoadLake Forest, IL 60045
Single Family · 4 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 1 Half Bath · 3,075 Sq. ft. | 0.50 Acres$1,660,000
Closed
Closed on 4/19/2024
1057 Walden Road Overview
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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.
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1057 Walden Road Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 3,075
- Price/Sq.ft. $540
- Lot 0.50 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association Fee: $0.00
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
- School District: 115
- Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
Listing Information
- Short Sale: Not Applicable
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1942
Location/Region
- County Or Parish: Lake
- MLS Area Major: Lake Forest
- Township: Moraine
Parking Information
- Garage Onsite: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Type: Attached
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $13,333.54
- Tax Year: 2022
General Information
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Parcel Number: 16031030160000
- Property Type: Residential
- Special Listing Conditions: None
Interior
Building Information
- Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 3075
- Disability Access: No
- Total SqFt.: 3075
- Unfinished Lower SqFt.: 1144
- Upper SqFt.: 1032
Parking Information
- Garage Spaces: 2
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms Possible: 4
Building Interior
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
General Information
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
- Basement: Full
- Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- 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
- Laundry Features: In Unit
- Living Area: 3075
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Other Equipment: Humidifier, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters
- Rooms Total: 8
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Total: 2
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Wooded
- Lot Size Acres: 0.5
- Lot Size Dimensions: 204X88X190X182
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Waterfront/View
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Roof: Shake
General Information
- Exterior Features: Patio, Screened Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Room Information
Room: Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 13X15
Room: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17X10
Room: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5X14
Room: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14X13
Room: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24X23
Room: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16X16
Room: Screened Porch
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15X17
Room: Walk In Closet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15X13
Room: Family Room
- Level: N/A
Room: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 21X14
Room: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17X14
Room: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15X13
Room: Office
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14X14
1057 Walden Road Neighborhood
Community
60045 (Lake Forest) Demographics
47
Median Age
942
Population Density (per sq. mile)
84%
College Educated
$189,013
Estimated Median Income
6,815
Estimated Total Home Owners
998
Estimated Total Renters
87% / 13%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.1057 Walden Road Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$2,347,137
Average List Price
$481
Average Price per Square Foot
30
Properties Sold
71
Average Days on Market
79
Properties for Sale
1057 Walden Road History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2024Source: MRED | Closed |
Pearce Lashmett Listing Agent |
| 3/27/2024Source: MRED | Contingent |
Pearce Lashmett Listing Agent |
| 3/25/2024Source: MRED | Active |
Pearce Lashmett Listing Agent |
| 3/20/2024Source: MRED | March 20, 2024 |
Pearce Lashmett Listing Agent |