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537 King Muir Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$890,000
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Property Description
Tucked away down a picturesque private lane off of King Muir Road sits this charming historic property. Built in 1902 as the original "Chauffeur's Quarters" of The Westmoreland Farm Estate of A.B. Dick, this home has been expanded and updated to perfection. The cottage has beautiful views throughout of the gorgeous .92 acre grounds with perennial gardens, fountain, trellises, brick patio and walkways. Numerous improvements including stunning gourmet white kitchen (2016) with new Craft Maid cabinets, quartz countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances, including Wolfe ovens and cooktop, Bosche dishwasher, SubZero refrigerator/freezer and Uline wine refrigerator. Kitchen opens to cozy and newly remodeled family room with fireplace flanked by custom bookshelves, built-in window bench, and sliders to outdoor bluestone patio. French doors lead to beautifully updated formal dining room with custom millwork. Gracious-sized formal living room with crown moldings and two expansive windows overlooking professionally landscaped property. First floor bedroom with full updated bath currently used as an office. Three bedrooms up, including lovely primary suite with new hardwood floors, private luxurious bath, 2 walk-in closets, and private balcony. Updated hall bath for the two family bedrooms. Exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Lake Forest history. Preservation Foundation award-winner. You will never want to leave! (Adjacent property provides opportunity for garage and storage, and is currently on the market.)
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 537 King Muir Rd
General
- Sold For: $890,000
- Taxes: $11,599 (2020)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 11153458
- Added to Site: 1, 017 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Laundry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Cooking Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Full, Double Sink, Shower Only
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Hardwood, 13 x 19, 2nd Level
- Bedroom 2: Hardwood, 10 x 10, 2nd Level
- Bedroom 3: Carpet, 16 x 10, 2nd Level
- Bedroom 4: Hardwood, 14 x 15, Main Level
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Hardwood, 30 x 19, Main Level
- Family Room: Hardwood, 11 x 15, Main Level
- Kitchen: Eating Area/Breakfast Bar, Galley, Island, Hardwood, 15 x 10, Main Level
- Dining Room: Separate, Hardwood, 12 x 14, Main Level
- Breakfast Room: Hardwood, 12 x 7, Main Level
- Sitting Room: Hardwood, 23 x 11, 2nd Level
- Foyer: Hardwood, 5 x 7, Main Level
- 1st-Floor Utility Room: Hardwood, 10 x 8, Main Level
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Number of Cars: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Side Apron
- Parking Type: Space(s)
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Deerpath Rd. East of Waukegan to King Muir Rd. North to 547. House is not visible from street and at end of long driveway located on right.
School Information
- School District: 67
- Midd School District: 67
- Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: SpacePak
- Heating Type: Steam, Radiant
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,685
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1902
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2016
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.92
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 119 x 369 x 83 x 379
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Asphalt
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Not Applicable
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $11,599.72
- Tax Year: 2020
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12312000050000
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Schools
Schools serving 537 King Muir Rd
School Districts:Lake Forest Community High School District 115, Lake Forest Sd 67
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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95 W Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 5-6 | 0.9 mi | |
1111 Everett School Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | K-4 | 2.3 mi | |
155 W Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 0.9 mi | |
1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 537 King Muir Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/13/2021
Sold
$890,000
-1.1%
MLS
7/12/2021
Listed
$899,900
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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.
537 King Muir Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 11153458) is a Single Family property that was sold at $890,000 on September 13, 2021. Want to learn more about 537 King Muir Road? 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.