$2,062,500 SOLD Sep 2025
Listed at $2,200,000

550 Rosemary Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
6 beds 5.5 baths 4,920 sqft (assessor) Built 1910 Residential MLS #MRD12416089 23 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12416089 · Status: Closed
This exceptional East Lake Forest home combines timeless elegance with modern luxury, offering outstanding curb appeal and a premier location. Gracious and inviting, the residence blends vintage charm with contemporary comfort, enhanced by numerous recent updates throughout the home. A welcoming foyer opens to both an elegant living room and a cozy library/den-each featuring a fireplace and custom built-ins. The formal dining room, adorned with original millwork, provides a stunning setting for entertaining. At the heart of the home is a classic Christopher Peacock kitchen-a chef's dream-featuring marble countertops, a Viking oven and range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, abundant cabinetry, and a spacious breakfast room. The kitchen seamlessly connects to a sunlit family room, where sliding French doors lead to a beautiful bluestone patio-perfect for indoor-outdoor living. A practical mudroom attached to the heated three-car garage adds to the convenience of the main level. Upstairs, the serene primary suite includes a luxurious bath with an oversized shower and soaking tub, a generous walk-in closet, and a private office or sitting room. Three additional bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, complete the second floor. The third floor offers exceptional versatility, with four additional rooms-three are currently used as bedrooms-as well as an expansive recreation room and full bath. Additional highlights include restored millwork, soaring ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, two staircases, and an attached three-car garage. The professionally landscaped, fenced yard features a bluestone terrace and a built-in fire pit, creating a private oasis just moments from town and the beach. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special home in an unbeatable location.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Interior features
Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Unfinished, Partial
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Office, Library, Bonus Room, Foyer, Sitting Room, Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Total rooms
15

Building & exterior

Style
Traditional
Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Cedar
Exterior features
Fire Pit
Roof
Shake
Patio & porch
Patio

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
3
Parking details
Asphalt, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
115X211X125X213
Lot description
Landscaped
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
Cooling
Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Equipment
Sprinkler-Lawn, Security Cameras

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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
$39,988 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
12334020040000
PIN
12334020040000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
7/10/2025
Sold
9/24/2025
Sold price
$2,062,500
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