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$4,278,500 SOLD Oct 2025
Listed at $4,600,000

1020 Walden Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
4 beds 4.5 baths 6,837 sqft (builder) Built 2018 Residential MLS #MRD12370277 33 days on market
Listing courtesy of Compass · 847-446-9600 · MLS #MRD12370277 · Status: Closed
This extraordinary estate, completed in 2018, is a masterpiece of thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship, achieving perfect harmony between the landscape and the home. Nestled in a picturesque ravine setting, the property offers breathtaking vistas. The stunning great room boasts custom millwork, a remote-controlled gas fireplace, and 21-foot ceilings, providing a grand and inviting space. The elegant dining room, featuring custom chair rail, soaring ceilings, and a vintage Beverly Hills Hotel chandelier, creates an inviting ambiance for any occasion. The kitchen seamlessly blends form and function, with custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, an island, top-of-the-line appliances, and a charming breakfast room that overlooks the patios and ravine. Adjacent to the dining room and kitchen, the butler's pantry is highlighted by mosaic wall tiles, an ice maker, a Subzero beverage center with wine storage, and custom cabinetry. The tranquil primary suite is designed for privacy and features a gas fireplace with a quartzite hearth, custom millwork, and a beamed ceiling. The opulent primary bath includes a Carrara marble shower, bath frame, and countertops, a Kohler rainforest shower, a Kohler digital steam system, a Bain ultra air-tub, multiple sinks, and a heated towel bar. The expansive dressing area offers a storage island with a Carrara marble top, several closets, some with mirrored doors, two refrigeration drawers for drinks and snacks, and a custom cabinet for a stacked washer and dryer. On the second floor, two spacious ensuite bedrooms feature custom built-in drawers and shelves, with bathrooms adorned with Carrara marble countertops, shower tile, and floors, as well as heated towel bars. The unique media room, complete with a coffee bar and kitchenette, opens to a treetop office with magnificent views. The remarkable lower level, accessible from several patios, includes a family room with surround sound theater viewing, a custom bar area with glassware storage and Carrara marble countertops, a game area, and a bedroom with an ensuite bath featuring heated towel bars, Carrara marble shower tile, floors, and countertops. The lush grounds are a gardener's paradise, with extensive plantings and patios. A secluded patio with a gas log fireplace is shared by the primary suite and library. The upper patio, adjacent to the great room, offers panoramic views of the ravine, while the lower patio, accessible from the family room, features a custom fireplace with gas logs, hand-cut bluestone, and a bar with a granite countertop and a Subzero refrigerator. The ravine patio provides limestone steps to the lake path. The grilling patio, conveniently located near the kitchen, features a Wolf Grill, granite counters with stainless steel drawers, a Subzero refrigerator, and a dining area. Additional features include a dedicated dog bath, first-floor laundry, a three-car attached garage with an electric car charger, and Smart Home features with Control 4 software that manages digital color security cameras, interior and exterior LED lighting, TV and sound system, HVAC, and a generator.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
4
Fireplace details
Gas Log
Basement
Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry
Main Level, Multiple Locations
Additional rooms
Office, Library, Media Room, Terrace, Game Room, Recreation Room
Total rooms
13

Building & exterior

Style
Colonial
Age
6-10 Years
Exterior
Cedar, Shake Siding

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
3
Parking details
Other, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
48073
Township
Moraine
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Service - 400 Amp or Greater

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Sheridan Elementary School (67)
Junior high
Deer Path Middle School (67)
High school
Lake Forest High School (115)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$43,040 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
16031080160000
PIN
16031080160000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
6/5/2025
Sold
10/1/2025
Sold price
$4,278,500
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