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Mario Bilotas

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197 N Green Bay RD Lake Forest, IL 60045

7 Beds

5 Baths

5,445 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,445 sqft

Price per Sqft $467

MLS Listing ID 12735243

Style Georgian

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 2

Year Built 1968

Annual Tax Amount $35,964

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.970 Acres

Lot Dimensions 241x175x241x175

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Perfectly positioned in one of east Lake Forest's most coveted areas near town, this gorgeous 6/7-bedroom, brick Georgian offers a rare blend of timeless elegance, sophistication and comfort. Encompassing 5,445 square feet of meticulously crafted living space, the home welcomes you with high ceilings, sun-drenched interiors, and gleaming hardwood floors that flow effortlessly through an exceptionally designed layout. The residence is beautifully situated on a lush, meticulously landscaped one-acre parcel, complete with a fabulous swimming pool. The beautiful center-entry foyer with classic marble flooring provides a warm welcome, seamlessly transitioning into the elegant formal dining room and a stately living room. Both formal spaces feature oversized bay windows that flood the rooms with natural light, highlighting the lovely architectural detailing. Anchoring the living room is a library, complete with custom built-in bookshelves and an inviting fireplace-one of several throughout the home. Both the living room and library capture the northern, eastern, and southern views of the property. The heart of the home unfolds in the fabulous, wood-paneled family room, a bright space fully equipped with a wet bar, cozy fireplace, and southern-facing windows and doors. These open directly onto an expansive, sundrenched bluestone patio which is framed by vibrant, professionally curated plantings, defined by lovely garden walls. The spacious, bright white gourmet kitchen serves as a central hub connecting the formal dining room, family room, a casual breakfast area, and the rear stair foyer. The large laundry room includes abundant cabinetry and opens to the bluestone pool terrace. A versatile first-floor bedroom and adjacent half-bath-which can easily be restored to a full bathroom-provide a perfect guest or au pair suite with easy access to the mudroom, back hall, and the attached heated garage. Upstairs, the beautiful primary suite offers elevated views of the pool and manicured grounds and includes a walk-in dressing room, closets and a lovely bathroom with marble floors. Five additional generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms complete the second story, offering plenty of space and privacy for family and guests alike. The new roof was installed in 2024. An additional 995 square feet of living space extends to the partial, finished basement and includes a recreation room, game room, storage area and mechanical room. Outside, the fully fenced backyard serves as a private oasis, detailed with professional landscape lighting, a sprinkler system, multiple bluestone entertaining terraces, and both circular and side driveways to accommodate effortless guest parking. Designed by Scott Byron and maintained my Mariani. This remarkable home offers a lifestyle of casual luxury and incredible entertaining, situated in a private location just across from Onwentsia Club, near schools, parks and downtown east Lake Forest!

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Separate Dining Room

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Cooling Central Air, Zoned

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log

Equipment TV-Cable, Intercom, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier

Laundry Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Outdoor Grill, Lighting

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Sidewalks, Street Paved

Roof Type Shake

Building

Lot Description Landscaped, Mature Trees

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Sheridan Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

Listed by Ann Lyon of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Nearby School & Business

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MY BLOGS

Vacant Land Scams are REAL

About 6 months ago, I received an email from (let’s call him) Charlie. A “nothing out of the ordinary” email from a common (and mildly validating) charlie…..@hotmail stating: “I have owned the lot for many years, but a couple of years ago I moved from Illinois to California, and I would like to sell

THE FRONT PORCH SWING

Oh, the memories. I remember my girls spending countless hours swinging front to back and side to side, hanging out with the neighborhood kids, splashing with the water hose, or crafting top-secret plans with their imaginations. It was awesome. How times have changed. With my two youngest girls slow

less is more, unless, it’s for less.

I hated looking for matching socks. Every day, my job required me to remove shoes at nearly every doorstep, and matching my socks was a daily frustration. Each day, I’d get my MLS home showing sheets ready, the electronic key card that opens lock-boxes, get dressed with minutes turning into seconds

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+1(847) 910-5022

mario@fourdaughtersrealestate.com

Address

205 W. Miner Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA