550 S Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Connections
Listed by: marina carney, andrew mrowiec
Office: compass
MLS#:12741024
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,695,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$277.5
About this home
Architecturally significant and beautifully preserved, this exceptional Roy Binkley-designed Mid-Century Modern residence is set on 1.3 private, wooded acres, offering a rare blend of design pedigree, modern updates, and flexible living spaces. Defined by soaring ceilings, dramatic walls of glass, and Binkley's signature integration of architecture and nature, the home is rich in texture, form, and function. Thoughtfully designed for primarily one-level living, the residence includes a fully integrated private suite with its own entrance, kitchenette, office, and sitting room-ideal for guests, multigenerational living, an au pair, or a private work-from-home retreat. Expansive windows frame breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape from nearly every room, creating the sensation of living among the treetops. The walk-out lower level offers additional living and recreation space, perfect for a fitness studio, media room, or teen retreat, all with serene views of the property. Significant improvements include a new roof and skylights (2025), along with beautifully expanded primary and second-floor baths. Freshly painted inside and out, this meticulously maintained home is truly move-in ready. A rare opportunity to own a timeless architectural gem where every angle reveals a new perspective and every room celebrates the beauty of its natural surroundings. Adjacent to Waveland Park....
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Home facts
- Year built:1964
- Listing ID #:12741024
- Updated:October 20, 2026 at 08:44 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:12
- Basement Description:Partial, Partially Finished
- Living area:6,108 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shake
- Year built:1964
- Building area:6,108 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.35 Acres
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Lake Forest High School
- Elementary school:Cherokee Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,695,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$277.5
- Tax amount:$27,532 (2025)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Garage, Gravel
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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