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Property Description
Located in the heart of the Arbor Ridge neighborhood, this fantastic Country French-style home has it all...beautiful updates, handsome finishes, high ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two staircases to all levels, a 3 car garage & a new roof. The dramatic two story foyer sets the tone opening to the impressive cathedral ceiling living room, the lovely dining room as well as the family room. The family room has a beautifully redone fireplace w/quartzite surround & leads to the breakfast room & kitchen. The first floor primary is at once private & well located w/vaulted ceiling, access to the back terrace & renovated bathroom w/heated floors, steam shower & 2 closets. Additionally the first floor has 2 1/2 baths, a mud room & a separate laundry room. The second floor boasts 3 bedrooms & 2 baths as well as a beautifully appointed home office located off the back staircase. The unbelievable lower level is a house in itself with a huge recreation room w/complete bar, a media room w/fireplace, an exercise room, a wine room, a bedroom/full bath as well as a sitting room w/newly added Murphy bed. Situated on a beautifully landscaped & hardscaped lot w/easy access to Everett School and Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1225 Sir William Ln
General
- Sold For: $1,800,000
- HOA FEE: $100/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $27,357 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12486249
- Added to Site: 103 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Basement, Gas Starter
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Multiple Water Heaters, Security Cameras
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Subdivision: Arbor Ridge
- Driving Directions: Everett west of Waukegan to Telegraph, South to Lawrence, west to Sir William.
School Information
- School District: 67
- Midd School District: 67
- Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
- Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Private School: Lake Forest High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Construction: Brick, Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Daylight
- Roof: Shake
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 4,820
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1989
Manufactured Home
- Model: CUSTOM
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 120 x 188 x 105 x 106
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 1989
- Tax Amount: $27,357
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 16074100010000
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Schools
Schools serving 1225 Sir William Ln
School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Everett Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL 1111 Everett School Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | K-4 | 0.1 mi |
Deer Path Middle School East 95 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 5-6 | 2.5 mi |
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 2.4 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 3.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1225 Sir William Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Sold
$1,800,000
2.92%
MLS
10/05/2025
Listed
$1,749,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1225 Sir William Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12486249) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,800,000 on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 1225 Sir William Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

