Own an exceptional piece of Chicago history. Once the centerpiece of a 480 acre estate known as Mill Road Farm, this magnificent home was built in 1926 for Albert D. Lasker, the father of American advertising, and designed by the renown Chicago architect, David Adler. This 17th c., French Renaissance Revival manor house contains 25,000 SF and is set on 7.52 acres of land located on the west side of Lake Forest. The interior of the home offers old world craftsmanship, rare finishes of an exceptional high quality such as the parquet de Versailles flooring plus antique paneling, and are all original except for modern amenities necessary for modern living. The home features 52 rooms, 11 full bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms, 13 fireplaces and an independent five car garage. Main level offers a second Primary Suite. there are at least 11 bedrooms, but we did not list them all.
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$3,999,000
1352 S Estate Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9beds
25,000sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern amenitiesRare finishesOld world craftsmanshipIndependent five car garage
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Karen Skurie 847-432-0500,
Baird & Warner,
Margie Brooks,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12131769

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 15
- Full bathrooms: 11
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Office, Library, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X25
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X18
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Bedroom 6
- Level: Second
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X19
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 486 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X18
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 540 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in)
- Level: Main
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X16
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Library
- Level: Main
- Area: 532 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X19
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 999 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X37
Loft
- Level: Second
- Area: 513 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X19
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X18
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 12
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Den/Library, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 26,849
- Total interior livable area: 25,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 599 X 553 X 589 X 551
Details
- Parcel number: 15124000060000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lasker Estates
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,402,139
- Annual tax amount: $50,335
- Date on market: 9/8/2024
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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