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#12277953, Lisa Wolf, Listing Office: Keller Williams North Shore West
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1700 Cornell Ct Lake Forest, IL 60045
$945,000 List price
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3 beds
4 full
2,702 sqft
0.2 acres
$350 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1700 Cornell Ct
Maintenance Free Living at Its Finest! Welcome to Academy Woods, 77 single family homes with a homeowner's association. No long hallways to navigate, elevators to ride or neighbors above and below. All the convenience of condo living in a detached home! Located on the former Ogden J. Armour Estate, and home to Lake Forest Academy, the picturesque drive in to Academy Woods is so peaceful. Services provided each residence includes a comprehensive landscaping package: weekly cutting, edging, trimming and pruning, some weeding, bi-annual mulching and a spring and fall clean up. Snow removal after 2" to your garage and front door, gutter cleaning twice annually, painting of the exterior and maintenance and insurance for all the Academy Woods common areas. ONLY ONE Homeowners Association, no additional master association. Living in Academy Woods is not just a home, or neighborhood, it is a lifestyle that will free up some of your precious time. When location matters...this premium location and wooded setting affords the miracles of Mother Nature year-round. Mix your favorite Aperitif and enjoy the terrace with privacy wall that spans the entire back of the home. Architectural details include tray & volume ceilings, finely detailed moldings, custom built-in's & rich hardwood floors. Kitchen offers an abundance of wood cabinetry, granite counters, a planning desk and dry bar. First floor master suite has a full bath and doors leading to the terrace. This versatile floor plan offers an additional room on the first floor, just off the foyer with another full bath located close by. Ideal for a guest or relative unable to maneuver the stairs or the ideal location for a private home office! It was the owners favorite place to read a book or tackle that 1000-piece puzzle. The second floor includes a loft overlooking the Great Room with a floor to ceiling library wall, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. An open staircase leads to an English full basement with a large room filled with natural light, currently set up as an office with a full bath and walk-in closet. A large unfinished area can be utilized for hobbies and an abundance of storage. Brick paver walk, driveway, terrace and irrigation system complete the outdoors. So much to offer, so many possibilities! Academy Woods residents are fortunate to have direct access to the Middlefork Savanna, once part of a large glacial lake. The Middlefork Savanna provides safe harbor for endangered plant and wildlife species, uncommon birds, butterflies and other species and several environmentally sensitive wetlands. Enjoy 670 acres of walking trails, birding, bicycling, cross-country skiing and hiking.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,702 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1998
MLS #12189067
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Gas Starter
Summary
- MLS Number: 12189067
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
- Office Phone: (847) 295-0700
- Listing Agent: Christine Puszynski
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2003 | Home Sold | $780,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,667 | $13,118 |
| 2022 | $226,296 | $12,582 |
| 2021 | $221,425 | $13,117 |
| 2020 | $236,633 | $12,579 |
| 2019 | $234,383 | $12,584 |
| 2018 | $270,596 | $13,334 |
| 2017 | $262,053 | $13,334 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Everett Elementary School
Public District KG-4
2.4 mi
•1111 Everett School Rd
10
Sheridan Elementary School
Public District PK-4
2.9 mi
•1360 N Sheridan Rd
7
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Public District PK-6
2.9 mi
•350 W Washington Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $154,268. Typical income of Lake Forest, IL residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
12%
<35k
22%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
33%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
23%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
46%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
College Football
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Best Buy
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1700 Cornell Ct
This home is located at 1700 Cornell Ct in Lake Forest, IL and zip code 60045 in the Academy Woods neighborhood. This 2,702 square foot home, which was built in 1998, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $945,000.
Lake Forest, IL housing market in January 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 9 sold below. The number of listings in Lake Forest, IL increased by 4% between December and January 2025. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 50 days, the median list price was $1,051,583.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.