788 E Woodland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Lake Forest
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788 E Woodland Road,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$6,250,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 7,280 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: marina carney, andrew mrowiec
Office: compass
MLS#:12552017
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$6,250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$858.52

About this home

A Quintessential Lake Forest Manor with Storied Legacy and Timeless Elegance. Perched on 2.5 acres along Lake Road, this iconic Lake Forest estate offers a rare blend of architectural pedigree, historical significance, and modern refinement. Originally designed in 1907 by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw for Helen Poole Thompson, the home stands as a testament to early 20th-century craftsmanship and design. The original landscape was masterfully envisioned by Charles Platt and Rose Standish Nichols, later reimagined by celebrated garden designer Rosemary Verey, and meticulously maintained by Craig Bergmann. The result is an extraordinary harmony between house and garden, where every view is artfully framed. Inside, the 7,700 sq ft residence is rich with character and sophistication. Signature features include a paneled wood living room imported from France, limestone floors in the grand entrance hall, and a stunning garden room with panoramic views of the south lawn....

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Home facts

  • Year built:1912
  • Listing ID #:12552017
  • Updated:May 25, 2026 at 07:48 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:9
  • Full bathrooms:6
  • Half bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:13
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Separate Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, High End Refrigerator, Range, Range Hood, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:7,280 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Geothermal, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Slate
  • Year built:1912
  • Building area:7,280 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:2.5 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:Lake Forest High School
  • Middle school:Deer Path Middle School
  • Elementary school:Sheridan Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$6,250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$858.52
  • Tax amount:$87,822 (2024)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:4
  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage, Gravel
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:4
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