Caroline Rumani

283 W Laurel Avenue

Lake Forest, IL
$ 2,595,000 Beds 6 Baths 5.5 Sq 5,151
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A piece of Lake Forest history returns to the market for the first time in 27 years, presenting a rare opportunity to own a gracious Tudor Revival with historical provenance in Lake Forest. Set back on a private drive on 1.52 wooded acres and backing up to Open Lands, the estate offers exceptional privacy and serenity that feels like the English countryside. The manor was built in 1928 by Walter Frazier for the G. Corson Ellis family and remodeled by Frazier himself in 1957, complete with a fallout shelter in a nod to a Cold War past. Surrounded by nature and mature landscaping, the property feels like a magical wonderland filled with sweeping lawns, gardens and meandering pathways leading to your own slice of nature for walking or bird watching. Expansive walls of glass blur the visual lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. This six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence presents 5,151 square feet of carefully preserved interiors where plaster walls, arched doorways, hand-scraped beams, intricate moldings, custom paneled doors and paneling, and original hardware reflect its original construction. Graciously scaled formal living and dining rooms are anchored by fireplaces; the garden/family room, a Frazier-designed addition of wall-to-wall glass draws the landscape inside and remains one of the home's most distinctive features. The kitchen is fitted with a Dacor range, Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, double ovens, with an island for casual dining and an arched doorway connecting to the family room and its garden-facing views. A den off the front foyer serves equally well as a home office. A three-car attached garage, large mudroom, powder bathroom, and potting shed with exterior access complete the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a sitting room, fireplace, three walk-in closets, and an ensuite bath, plus access to a second jack-and-jill bath. The second floor includes four additional bedrooms. The third floor adds a treetop bedroom and bath, and plenty of attic storage space. Completing the home is an unfinished lower level with a wine cellar, laundry, and workshop space. The center of Lake Forest is minutes away.

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  • Price
  • $ 2,595,000
  • City
  • Lake Forest
  • Bedrooms
  • 6
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 5
  • County
  • LAKE
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lake Forest
  • Lot Size
  • 1.52 Acres
  • Zip
  • 60045
  • Sqr Footage
  • 5,151
  • Year Built
  • 1928
  • Taxes
  • $ 37827
  • Style
  • Tudor
  • MLS#
  • 12655156
Listed By: Coldwell Banker Realty
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 5151
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Oven
Garage Spaces 3
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Tudor
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1928
Township Shields
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Lake
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 12
Full Baths 5
Status Active
Directions 41 to W Deerpath Rd,east to N Green Bay Rd,north to W Laurel Ave,south on private lane to home
High School Lake Forest High School
City Lake Forest
High School District 115
MLS Area Lake Forest
Elementary School Sheridan Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 37827.8
Middle/Junior High School Deer Path Middle School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 67
Elementary School District 67
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Partially Finished,Sub-Basement,Partial
Total Fireplaces 3
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 6
Room Type Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Den,Attic,Foyer,Mud Room,Utility Room-Lower Level,Other Room
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 6
Bedrooms Possible 6

Exterior Features

Parking Features Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 3
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 66211
Lot Size Acres 1.52
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Elmwood Park, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Sheridan Elementary School
Middle School Deer Path Middle School
High School Lake Forest High School

Price History

8/21/2026 Listed $2,595,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 60045

Price
AVG $2.74M
$2.6M
Taxes
AVG $30,652
$37,827
Year Built
AVG 1977
1928
Visits
AVG 62
7
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283 W Laurel Avenue Lake Forest, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $2595000 with 5151 sqft and a lot size of 1.52 Acres Acre(s). 283 W Laurel Avenue Lake Forest has 6 bedrooms, 5 baths and was built in 1928. The property's zip code is 60045 which is in Lake Forest, IL

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