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1955 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff, Il 60044 (map)

Sold for $4,023,500 ($ 273/SQ FT) List Price: $ 4,500,000

5 Bedrooms 976 Days on the Market
9 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms Detached Single, 2 Stories
14,724 Appx. Sq Ft Age: 71-80 Years
Timeless style and casual elegance are the hallmarks of this dramatic, lakefront masterpiece offering spectacular views, glorious sunrises, and over 260 feet of private, sandy beach on the shore of Lake Michigan. A long, winding driveway leads past the single story guest house as it continues to the grand courtyard through a magnificent setting of towering trees and lush landscaping on 4.877 secluded acres. A testament to sophisticated style and fine craftsmanship, presents in this stately stone manor, meticulously designed with intricate moldings, exquisite ceiling work, inlaid hardwood flooring, and luxurious finishes. An awe-inspiring compound of sorts with an open, versatile floor plan, filled with natural light via the abundant windows at every turn. The gracious foyer immediately welcomes as it directs to the rear sightline of stunning lakefront views. Formal dining and living rooms, each have a fireplace and access to the backyard veranda. A large butler pantry with custom cabinetry, wet bar and stone countertops, connect the fully equipped gourmet kitchen, and entertaining spaces. Overlooking the backyard oasis and indoor pool, the expansive family room boasts an additional fireplace, wet bar, exterior and lower level access. Among the many amenities that make this home unique, the heated indoor pool and spa is a retreat of its own with planked, vaulted ceilings, expansive entertaining space and a two story sport court. A home office, mudroom, powder room, full bath and utility room complete the main level, while a centrally located elevator unites all three levels of the home. Five ensuite bedrooms with individual baths, large closets, hardwood flooring, and rooftop balconies round out the second floor, each offering their own sense of privacy. The opulent owner's suite with fireplace, boasts breathtaking views, extensive walk-in closet, and a luxurious, updated bathroom with dual vanities, tremendous walk-in shower, and soaking tub. Providing additional entertaining space, the walk-out lower level offers a second kitchen, wine cellar, recreation room with media space, game room and enormous, wet bar with seating for many. A graceful presentation of a remarkable residence. The ultimate in north shore lakefront living that truly needs to be experienced, to be believed.
Schools for 1955 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff
Elementary: (District 65)
lake bluff elementary school
Junior High: (District 65)
lake bluff middle school
High School: (District 115)
lake forest high school
Rooms for 1955 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff ( 15 - Total Rooms)
Room Size Level Flooring
Kitchen : 16X18 Main Porcelain Tile
Living Room : 17X30 Main Hardwood
Dining Room : 19X28 Main Hardwood
Family Room : 30X41 Main Hardwood
Laundry Room : 10X13 Second
Bedroom 5: 12X20 Second Hardwood
Office: 15X14 Main Hardwood
Game Room: 26X16 Walkout Basement
 
Other Rooms : Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Utility Room-1st Floor
Room Size Level Flooring
Master Bedroom : 46X26 Second
2nd Bedroom : 28X18 Second Hardwood
3rd Bedroom : 22X16 Second Hardwood
4th Bedroom : 26X25 Second Hardwood
Breakfast Room: 16X12 Main Porcelain Tile
Recreation Room: 47X26 Walkout Basement Porcelain Tile
General Information for 1955 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff
Large Photo Viewer
 
 
Status: Closed
 
Price: $ 4,500,000
Price Per Sq Ft: $ 306
 
Bedrooms:
5 Above Grade + 0 Below Grade
 
Bathrooms: 9 Full, 1 Half
 
Appx. Sq Ft: 14,724 (Source: Assessor)
 
Appx. Year Built: 1941
Age: 71-80 Years
Recent Rehab: Yes
 
Type: Detached Single, 2 Stories
# of Stories:
Unit Floor Level:
 
Additional Sales Information:
 
Waterfront: Yes
 
New Construction: No
New Construction Options:
 
Basement
Full, Walkout, Finished, Exterior Access, Rec/family Area, Storage Space
Basement Bathroom: Yes
 
Pets
Fireplace
4 Fireplace(s), Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room,
 
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
 
Equipment
 
Interior Property Features
Bar-dry, Bar-wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, In-law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, Pool Indoors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Featu
 
Kitchen:
Dining Room: Separate
 
Master Bedroom Bathroom: Full
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
 
Other Features:
Other Information: None
 
Disability Access: No
Disability Features:
 
Green Energey Efficient:
 
Garage / Parking
Parking: Garage, 10 Spaces
 
Garage: 10 Spaces
Type: Attached
Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Tandem
Included with Price: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
 
Exterior Parking: Spaces
Included with Price:
Parking On-Site:
 
Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior Features
Balcony, Deck, Patio, Roof Deck, In Ground Pool, Outdoo
 
Acreage: 4.88
Lot Size: 4.0-4.99 Acres
Lot Dimentions: 1059X809X263X508
Lot Description: Beach, Lake Front, Water View, Mature Trees, Lake Access, Waterfront
 
Exterior: Cedar, Stone
Style:
Model:
 
Area Amenities:
 
Home Owners Association
Assessment/Assn Dues: $ , Not Applicable
Includes: None
Master Association:
Special Assessments: No
 
Taxes
Taxes: $ 63,246 ( 2020)
Tax Exemptions:
PIN: 12094010020000
Special Service Area: No,
 
Subdivision:
Corporate Limits: Lake Bluff
Township: Shields
County: Lake
Zip Code: 60044
 
MLS #: 11005704
Days on the Market: 976
Total: 934
List Date: 08/17/2021
Last MLS Update: 12/29/2021-06:44 pm
Last bluefence.com Update:
01/14/2022 - 12:11 am
 
Directions
Sheridan Road To Shore Acres Drive to Shore Acres Road to Shore Acres Drive
Listing Courtesy of: @properties
Sold by: HomeSmart Realty Group
1955 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff - Property History
Date Description Price Change $/sqft Source
Feb 22, 2024 Sold $ 5,150,000 - $350 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Feb 07, 2024 Under Contract - $ 5,995,000 - $407 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jan 19, 2024 Under Contract - Attorney/Inspection $ 5,995,000 - $407 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 24, 2023 Price Change $ 5,995,000 -5.5% $407 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Sep 26, 2023 Price Change $ 6,325,000 -6.72% $430 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Aug 18, 2023 New Listing $ 6,750,000 - $458 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Dec 29, 2021 Sold $ 4,023,500 - $273 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Dec 16, 2021 Under Contract - $ 4,500,000 - $306 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Dec 03, 2021 Under Contract - Attorney/Inspection $ 4,500,000 - $306 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Aug 17, 2021 New Listing $ 4,500,000 - $306 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Dec 07, 2020 Sold $ 1,610,000 - $127 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 30, 2020 Under Contract - Attorney/Inspection $ 2,250,000 - $178 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Aug 25, 2020 Price Change $ 2,250,000 -11.11% $178 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jul 30, 2020 Expired $ 2,499,900 - $137 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jul 29, 2020 New Listing $ 2,499,900 - $137 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jun 29, 2020 Price Change $ 2,499,900 -11.92% $137 / SQ FT MRED LLC
May 18, 2020 Price Change $ 2,798,000 -5.43% $153 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Apr 14, 2020 Price Change $ 2,949,995 -1.69% $161 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Mar 13, 2020 Price Change $ 2,999,995 -8.3% $164 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Mar 03, 2020 New Listing $ 3,249,000 - $178 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Mar 01, 2020 Expired $ 3,249,000 - $178 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jan 01, 2020 Price Change $ 3,249,000 -18.46% $178 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Nov 16, 2019 Price Change $ 3,848,900 -1.3% $211 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 16, 2019 Price Change $ 3,898,900 -1.28% $213 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 06, 2019 New Listing $ 3,948,900 - $263 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 05, 2019 Cancelled $ 3,948,900 - $258 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Sep 06, 2019 Price Change $ 3,948,900 -1.27% $258 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Aug 09, 2019 New Listing $ 3,998,900 - $261 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jul 03, 2019 Cancelled $ 3,299,000 - $132 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Nov 16, 2018 Temporarily No Showings $ 3,299,000 - $132 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Nov 15, 2018 New Listing $ 3,299,000 - $132 / SQ FT MRED LLC
May 12, 2018 Cancelled $ 3,800,000 - $152 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Mar 05, 2018 Temporarily No Showings $ 3,800,000 - $152 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Feb 07, 2018 Price Change $ 3,800,000 -28.95% $152 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 18, 2017 New Listing $ 4,900,000 - $196 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 12, 2015 Expired $ 4,900,000 - $196 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jun 29, 2015 Temporarily No Showings $ 4,900,000 - $196 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 10, 2014 New Listing $ 4,900,000 - $196 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Oct 10, 2014 Cancelled $ 3,999,000 - $160 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jul 14, 2014 Under Contract - $ 3,999,000 - $160 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Apr 16, 2014 Price Change $ 3,999,000 -97.55% $160 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jul 05, 2013 Cancelled $ 5,900,000 - $236 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jul 05, 2013 New Listing $ 7,900,000 - $316 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Dec 17, 2012 Cancelled $ 3,999,000 - $160 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jun 18, 2012 Cancelled $ 5,499,000 - $220 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Mar 24, 2012 Expired $ 5,499,000 - $220 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Jul 01, 2011 Cancelled $ 7,999,000 - $320 / SQ FT MRED LLC
Dec 24, 2010 Cancelled $ 8,400,000 - - MRED LLC
Oct 13, 2010 Cancelled $ 8,999,000 - - MRED LLC
Jun 01, 2010 Cancelled $ 10,000,000 - - MRED LLC
Oct 13, 2009 Cancelled $ 12,500,000 - - MRED LLC
 
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