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  • $1,985,565

    499 W Old Mill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    4beds
    6,639sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1935
    10 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $299/sqft
    $18,578 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    A 10 acre completely enclosed horse approved dividable property. This enchanting ten acre property fully fenced and bordering a public prairie reserve has been restored, to and beyond the historic Jens Jensen design. The grounds, are the design pallet that has created award winning gardens across the entire North-Shore and Wisconsin. Featuring a butterfly garden, an organic potager garden, orchard, vineyard, open lawns, and a stocked fishing and water lily pond. The outdoor entertainment area revolves around a pool and spa, an outdoor fireplace, multiple gathering areas with seating for 30, and a pergola dining terrace accommodating 12 creates a dining experience without compare. Complementing the outdoor space is an all stainless steel kitchen with a commercial Kalamazoo Grill. The homes interior has been masterfully decorated and restored to its century old elegance. From the original unique ceiling moldings to the Walnut paneling and bookcases this home built for the founders of The National Tea grocery family is without compare. The living room with 10 foot ceilings is perfectly scaled for entertaining and gathering with family and special friends. A large dining room with fireplace and elegant leaded glass windows make seasonal dining inside a very special occasion. Across the marble foyer from the dining room is a Southern facing Cypress paneled den that takes full advantage of the properties fabulous vistas and natural light. Altounian builders created a present day commercial kitchen with all of the necessary products and brands. Adjoining the kitchen via the pool breezeway is a pool bath and family room with fireplace and a bar that was created from a single tree over 6 feet in diameter. Above the 4 car garage is a vaulted ceiling 3 room in-law suite, with full bath, it is currently being used ( as pictured ) as an exercise room, yoga studio and craft space. Beautiful en-suite bedrooms and baths make this a very special home for those looking for privacy and security.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Attic: Interior Stair
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 6,639 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 10
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Has spa: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 10 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1617100006

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1935

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator-Bar, Oven-Double, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage, Space/s
    • Status: Active
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Intercom, Humidifier, Sprinkler-Lawn, Security System
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Exposure: S (South)
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
    • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: 2nd Level
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Gas Logs, Decorative Only
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: 2nd Level
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Office
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Library
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Attic: Interior Stair
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm
    • Style Of House: Farmhouse
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Storage
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Atrium
    • Square Feet Source: Builder
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full, Tub & Separate Shwr
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Dining Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Parking On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Storage
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, 2nd Floor Laundry, Bar-Wet, In-Law Arrangement, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Some Window Treatmnt, Historic/Period Mlwk, 9' Ceilings, Granite Counters, 9' Ceiling, Bookcases, 10' Ceiling, Health Facilities
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Hot Tub, Pool In-Ground, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Dog Run
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Family Room Flooring: Stone
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Stone
    • Type of House 2: 3 Stories
    • Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
    • Laundry Level: 2nd Level
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
    • Additional Rooms: Office, Exercise Room, Atrium, Library
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Parcel Identification Number: 16171000060000
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Lot Dimensions: 1000 X 435

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/3/2026Listing removed$4,995,000$752/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12219583 Report a problem
    7/30/2025Price change$4,995,000-3.9%$752/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12219583 Report a problem
    1/6/2025Listed for sale$5,200,000$783/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12219583 Report a problem
    10/7/2024Listing removed$5,200,000$783/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12174010 Report a problem
    10/1/2024Listed for sale$5,200,000-5.5%$783/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12174010 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$41,494 +8.6%$751,647 +13.6%
    2022$38,194 +5.6%$661,789 +3.3%
    2021$36,156 +2.8%$640,629 +3.5%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60045

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Middle: Deer Path Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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