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Address
283 W Laurel Avenue, Lake Forest, IL
Price
$ 2,595,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12655156
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLAKE
- CityLake Forest
- AreaLake Forest
- NeighborhoodSkokie Junction
- Zip60045
- StyleTudor
- Year Built1928
- Taxes$ 37827
- Price$ 2,595,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage5151
- Lot Size1.52 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
A piece of Lake Forest history returns to the market for the first time in 27 years, presenting a rare opportunity to own a gracious Tudor Revival with historical provenance in Lake Forest. Set back on a private drive on 1.52 wooded acres and backing up to Open Lands, the estate offers exceptional privacy and serenity that feels like the English countryside. The manor was built in 1928 by Walter Frazier for the G. Corson Ellis family and remodeled by Frazier himself in 1957, complete with a fallout shelter in a nod to a Cold War past. Surrounded by nature and mature landscaping, the property feels like a magical wonderland filled with sweeping lawns, gardens and meandering pathways leading to your own slice of nature for walking or bird watching. Expansive walls of glass blur the visual lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. This six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence presents 5,151 square feet of carefully preserved interiors where plaster walls, arched doorways, hand-scraped beams, intricate moldings, custom paneled doors and paneling, and original hardware reflect its original construction. Graciously scaled formal living and dining rooms are anchored by fireplaces; the garden/family room, a Frazier-designed addition of wall-to-wall glass draws the landscape inside and remains one of the home's most distinctive features. The kitchen is fitted with a Dacor range, Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, double ovens, with an island for casual dining and an arched doorway connecting to the family room and its garden-facing views. A den off the front foyer serves equally well as a home office. A three-car attached garage, large mudroom, powder bathroom, and potting shed with exterior access complete the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a sitting room, fireplace, three walk-in closets, and an ensuite bath, plus access to a second jack-and-jill bath. The second floor includes four additional bedrooms. The third floor adds a treetop bedroom and bath, and plenty of attic storage space. Completing the home is an unfinished lower level with a wine cellar, laundry, and workshop space. The center of Lake Forest is minutes away.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Elementary School | Deer Path Middle School | Lake Forest High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed $2,595,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 5151 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Closing |
| Appliances | Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Oven |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| Township | Shields |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Lake |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | 41 to W Deerpath Rd,east to N Green Bay Rd,north to W Laurel Ave,south on private lane to home |
| High School | Lake Forest High School |
| City | Lake Forest |
| High School District | 115 |
| MLS Area | Lake Forest |
| Elementary School | Sheridan Elementary School |
| Tax Annual Amount | 37827.8 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Deer Path Middle School |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 67 |
| Elementary School District | 67 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Basement | Partially Finished,Sub-Basement,Partial |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Room Type | Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Den,Attic,Foyer,Mud Room,Utility Room-Lower Level,Other Room |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 6 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 6 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Total Parking | 3 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Dimensions | 66211 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.52 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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