• 55 Prospect Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035

  • $5,250,000
  • 5
    Bed(s)
  • 8
    Baths
  • 9,000
    Sq Ft
  • 1.5442
    Acres
  • Listed By: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Source: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED)

This finely crafted beach home could NEVER be built for this price today set on 1.5 acres by top shelf luxe builder Mike Wojcik and Marvin Herman Architecture. Equipped with an elevator to all floors, this finely crafted masterpiece delivers the ultimate living experience with floor to ceiling picture windows that allow the backdrop of panoramic lake views to radiate throughout. Sensational level of build quality throughout: detailed door casings & moldings, chestnut wide plank floors, gorgeous neutral stones & white marbles, all accented with meticulous trim carpentry. Chef's kitchen overlooks the entire first floor w/nooked in breakfast booth, butcher block w/ soapstone countertops, Ann Sacks tile work & Waterworks sink. Fully accented w/ huge walk-in pantry, mudroom w/command center, 2nd bath (full), laundry (2nd) & 3 car garage. Let the the elevator whisk you up to the the ultimate primary suite equipped with Holly Hunt automatic window treatments, a crisp 5 star hotel level white Statuary marble bath, lounge & bedroom area with endless blue views of the water. 3 other family beds w/ Ann Sacks ensuite baths share a gathering family room with adjoining deck to relax in the hot tub. Current owners took this house one step further by adding a coach house that seamlessly blends with main house as if this structure as always been here. Beautiful breezeway accenting with matching porch swings signals a welcoming transition to a spectacular coach house with commercial level 3 car garage w/custom auto body shelving & cabinetry, epoxy flooring, & custom silent garage doors. Separate entrance with staircase up to a full 2nd floor in law suite with workout area. This lakefront destination makes living easy & convenient as town is only a quick 10 min picturesque walk. Added bonus.. newly completed reengineered bluff & all re-landscaped to perfection by Bill Eiserman. Hands down the BEST lakefront value in the North Shore now at this price.

Property Type :

Residential

County :

Lake

Style :

Residential

Property Details

 

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 5

Room Types: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Pantry, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 8

Full Baths: 6

Half Baths: 2

Room Information

Rooms Total: 13

Interior Features

Hot Tub, Bar-Dry, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatment

Roof : Shake

Appliances : Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink

Roofing Information

Shake

Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

Water front: 1

WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1995

Exterior Features

Balcony, Patio, Hot Tub, Dog Run, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Breezeway

Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 106X572X181X470

Lot Description: Beach, Lake Front, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Lake Access, Outdoor Lighting, Views

Lot Acres: 1.5442

Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres

Property Information

Property Type: Residential

Style: Cape Cod

Sub Type: Detached Single

Type Detached: 2 Stories

Listing Price Information

Original List Price: $5250000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $101361.4

Tax Year: 2021

Parcel Number: 16243020220000

Tax Exemption: Homeowner

Virtual Tour

Parking Information

Total Parking: 6

Parking: Garage

Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Driveway: Brick,Circular

Garage Information

Garage Type: Attached

Garage Space: 6

Garage On-Site: Yes

Garage Ownership: Owned

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Indian Trail Elementary School

Junior High School: Edgewood Middle School

Senior High School: Highland Park High School

Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Lake Michigan

Location Information

City: Highland Park

Direction: Sheridan to Laurel, Laurel to Prospect

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MLS: MRED #11973312
LISTED BY: Jena Radnay, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED)
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.25% ON 1ST MIL, 1.75% ON 2ND MIL, 1.25% ON 3RD M
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