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$864,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,874 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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A rare opportunity to own a spectacular ranch with sweeping Lake Eleanor views and lake rights. Located in Lake Eleanor Estates, this three-bedroom, three-bath home offers peaceful lakefront living with fishing and boating privileges. Beautiful water views are enjoyed from every rear-facing window, creating a serene backdrop throughout the home. The main living space features an inviting great room with a wood-beamed ceiling and Italian porcelain flooring. Sliding glass doors open to a balcony spanning the full width of the home, making it an ideal setting for morning coffee or evening sunsets overlooking the lake. The primary bedroom features hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom with a new vanity and quartz countertop. Two additional bedrooms with hardwood floors and a hall bath complete the main level. The walk-out lower level is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, offering a spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace with gas setup, a recreation room, a full bath, and an office or exercise room. Sliding doors open to a large patio, a sandy beach, and seamless access to the shoreline. Recent improvements include a new roof, new gutters with oversized downspouts, newer zoned A/C units providing independent temperature control, a tankless water heater, sump pumps with backup, and a completely rebuilt shoreline stone retaining wall. Additional updates include a new concrete walkway and stoop, a new front door with sidelights and exterior lighting, new garage door, a fenced dog run with pea gravel, and an invisible dog fence. Custom landscaping with ornamental trees and flowerbeds enhances the thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living and tranquil lake views year-round. Served by award-winning schools, this exceptional home offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreation, and comfort in a highly desirable setting.

Full Property Details for 1285 Montgomery Dr

General

  • Sold For: $864,000
  • HOA FEE: $46/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $15,343 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12558937
  • Added to Site: 59 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Beamed Ceilings
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Dog Run

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods
  • County: Lake
  • Subdivision: Lake Eleanor Estates
  • Driving Directions: Wilmot N of Deerfield Road to Garand, W to Montgomery, N to home.

School Information

  • School District: 109
  • Midd School District: 109
  • Elementary School: Wilmot Elementary School
  • Middle School: Charles J Caruso Middle School
  • High School: Deerfield High School
  • Private School: Deerfield High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: Other
  • Mgmt. Company: Self Managed

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Brick, Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Wood
  • Square Feet: 1,874
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 150
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Invisible

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Lake Front
  • Water Front View: Back of Property
  • Lake Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $550
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1968
  • Tax Amount: $15,343
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple with Homeowners Association
  • Property ID: 16302050230000

Listed by Jaffe Realty Inc.
Sold by Compass

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Schools serving 1285 Montgomery Dr

School Districts:Deerfield School District 109, Township High School District 113
NameGradesDistance
Wilmot Elementary School
795 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
K-50.8 mi
Charles J Caruso Middle School
1801 Montgomery Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
6-80.5 mi
Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL
1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
9-121.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1285 Montgomery Dr

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/16/2026
Sold
$864,000
8.14%
MLS
2/03/2026
Listed
$799,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Jaffe Realty Inc.
Sold by Compass

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1285 Montgomery Drive, Deerfield, IL 60015 (MLS# 12558937) is a Single Family property that was sold at $864,000 on March 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1285 Montgomery Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Deerfield? You can browse all Deerfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.