1057 Walden Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Status: Sold
Single Family
4 beds
3 baths
3,075 sq.ft
Listing Price: $1,650,000

About this home

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own very special home and a piece of Lake Forest history on Cyrus McCormick Jr.'s country estate Walden. Walden was regarded as one of the finest landscaped estates in Lake Forest and many original plantings still existing on the property today. Built in 1942, this fantastic and spacious brick cape cod style "Cottage on Walden" has nearly 3, 100 sqft, 4 bedrooms + office, 3.1 bathrooms, hardwood floors, original moldings & doors, and 10' ceilings throughout. Charm abounds from the original built-in cabinetry to the original French doors leading from every room to the private backyard overlooking the ravine and the heated inground pool. Other features include a modern DeGiulio kitchen with professional grade appliances; first floor primary suite with dressing room and spacious ensuite marble bathroom; large, screened patio; upstairs features three bedrooms with charming shared vintage bathroom and separate office or 4th bedroom; two car attached heated garage; all newer mechanicals; Generac generator; and full finished basement with mostly 10' ceiling heights. A very special home, in a very special location, and just steps from the Walden/Bluffs Edge Bridge and Lake Michigan. Hear the Lake Michigan waves crashing against the shore from your own yard. Estate area & extremely private.

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 0.5
Lot Dimensions 204X88X190X182
Lot Description Wooded
Lot Size .50-.99 Acre
Main Sq Ft 2043
Ownership Fee Simple
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft 4219
Total Sq Ft 3075
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft 1144
Upper Sq Ft 1032
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Screened Porch, Foyer, Office, Walk In Closet
Appliances Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft 3075
Square Feet 3,075
Square Feet Source Estimated
Basement Description Partially Finished
Bath Amenities Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Baths FULL Count 3
Baths Count 4
Baths Half Count 1
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
LaundryFeatures In Unit
Total Rooms 8
Rooms
room 1
Type Screened Porch
Level Main
Dimensions 15X17
Flooring Stone
room 2
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 5X14
Flooring Hardwood
room 3
Type Office
Level Second
Dimensions 14X14
Flooring Carpet
room 4
Type Walk In Closet
Level Main
Dimensions 15X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 21X14
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 17X14
Flooring Carpet
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 15X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 17X10
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 14X13
Flooring Hardwood
Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Galley, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 13X15
Flooring Porcelain Tile
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 24X23
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Main
Dimensions 16X16
Flooring Carpet
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Additional Media Type 1 3D Tour
Additional Media URL 1 External link
Age 81-90 Years
Approx Year Built 1942
Parking Total 2
Exterior Building Type Brick
Exterior Property Features Patio, Screened Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Attached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
Roof Type Shake
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 03/20/2024 3:52 pm
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air, Space Pac
Area Major Lake Forest
Corporate Limits Lake Forest
Directions Sheridan Road south of Deerpath to Ringwood North to Mayflower continue straight through the short stone columns on Walden Road. 1057 will be the 3rd driveway on the right.
Equipment Humidifier, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters
Elementary School Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 67
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Forced Air
High Sch Lake Forest High School
High Sch Dist 115
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Jr High/Middle School Deer Path Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 67
Township Moraine

Financials

Financing Cash
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Master Association Fee No
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 16031030160000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $13,334
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$1,650,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 11995029
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 30 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 03/20/2024
Year Built 1942
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