Description
This charming two-story home in the desirable Oakwood/Vine neighborhood is a true gem with a rich history. Once rented by Wallis Spencer, who later became the Duchess of Windsor, the residence has been meticulously rebuilt and modernized. It features: Beautiful fir floors throughout. 3 bedrooms and 2 newly updated bathrooms. A large living room and a separate dining room. A bright, new designer kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, La Cornue stove and hood, including a steam oven and microwave, plus a generous eating area. A new screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxation. A fully updated 3+ car garage with a dual electric fast charging station and specialty coated floors.This home has been lovingly preserved for its historic charm and thoroughly updated to today’s modern features. Recent upgrades including a new roof, new electrical and rewiring, updated plumbing, new HVAC, foam insulation, new storm windows, new shutters and freshly painted inside and out. A spacious yard ideal for outdoor enjoyment. This home is ready for you to move in and start enjoying all it has to offer. A fantastic opportunity in a truly special location near the heart of downtown, train and beach.
- Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 494 Oakwood
- City Lake Forest
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60045
- Country Lake
Details
Updated on October 12, 2024 at 10:39 pm- Property ID: MRD12168225
- Price: $1,099,000
- Property Size: 2796 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Year Built: 1905
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Active
- Parking Total: 3
- Parcel Number: 12331220100000
- Water Source: Lake Michigan,Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Days On Market: 7
- MRD DRV: Asphalt
- Basement Bath(s): No
- MRD GAR: Transmitter(s),Heated
- Cumulative Days On Market: 7
- Tax Annual Amount: 677.26
- Cooling: Central Air,None
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer
- Room Type: Foyer,Screened Porch
- Stories: 2 Stories
- Directions: DEERPATH TO OAKWOOD, SOUTH TO ADDRESS
- Exterior: Cedar,Frame
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Plans
- Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
- Parking Type: Garage
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
- Township: Shields
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Overview
- Single Family
- 3
- 2
- 2796
- 1905
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