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$1,800,000 SOLD Dec 2025
Listed at $1,749,000

1225 Sir William Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
5 beds 4.5 baths 4,820 sqft (assessor) Built 1989 Residential MLS #MRD12486249 2 days on market
Listing courtesy of Compass · 847-416-0446 · MLS #MRD12486249 · Status: Closed
Located in the heart of the Arbor Ridge neighborhood, this fantastic Country French-style home has it all...beautiful updates, handsome finishes, high ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two staircases to all levels, a 3 car garage & a new roof. The dramatic two story foyer sets the tone opening to the impressive cathedral ceiling living room, the lovely dining room as well as the family room. The family room has a beautifully redone fireplace w/quartzite surround & leads to the breakfast room & kitchen. The first floor primary is at once private & well located w/vaulted ceiling, access to the back terrace & renovated bathroom w/heated floors, steam shower & 2 closets. Additionally the first floor has 2 1/2 baths, a mud room & a separate laundry room. The second floor boasts 3 bedrooms & 2 baths as well as a beautifully appointed home office located off the back staircase. The unbelievable lower level is a house in itself with a huge recreation room w/complete bar, a media room w/fireplace, an exercise room, a wine room, a bedroom/full bath as well as a sitting room w/newly added Murphy bed. Situated on a beautifully landscaped & hardscaped lot w/easy access to Everett School and Park.

Property details

Interior

Interior features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
3
Fireplace details
Gas Starter
Basement
Finished, Daylight
Laundry
Main Level
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Media Room, Other Room, Office
Total rooms
14

Building & exterior

Style
Other
Age
31-40 Years
Exterior
Brick, Stucco
Roof
Shake
Patio & porch
Patio

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
3
Parking details
Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
120 X 188 X 105 X 106
Township
West Deerfield
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Equipment
Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Multiple Water Heaters, Security Cameras

HOA & community

Assessment
$1,200 / annually
Assessment includes
Insurance

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$27,357 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
16074100010000
PIN
16074100010000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
10/5/2025
Sold
12/12/2025
Sold price
$1,800,000
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