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1285 Montgomery DR Deerfield, IL 60015
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Key Details
Sold Price $864,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,874 sqft
Price per Sqft $461
Subdivision Lake Eleanor Estates
MLS Listing ID 12558937
Sold Date 03/16/26
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Fees $45/ann
Year Built 1968
Annual Tax Amount $15,343
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.270 Acres
Lot Dimensions 80 x 150
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
A rare opportunity to own a spectacular ranch with sweeping Lake Eleanor views and lake rights. Located in Lake Eleanor Estates, this three-bedroom, three-bath home offers peaceful lakefront living with fishing and boating privileges. Beautiful water views are enjoyed from every rear-facing window, creating a serene backdrop throughout the home. The main living space features an inviting great room with a wood-beamed ceiling and Italian porcelain flooring. Sliding glass doors open to a balcony spanning the full width of the home, making it an ideal setting for morning coffee or evening sunsets overlooking the lake. The primary bedroom features hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom with a new vanity and quartz countertop. Two additional bedrooms with hardwood floors and a hall bath complete the main level. The walk-out lower level is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, offering a spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace with gas setup, a recreation room, a full bath, and an office or exercise room. Sliding doors open to a large patio, a sandy beach, and seamless access to the shoreline. Recent improvements include a new roof, new gutters with oversized downspouts, newer zoned A/C units providing independent temperature control, a tankless water heater, sump pumps with backup, and a completely rebuilt shoreline stone retaining wall. Additional updates include a new concrete walkway and stoop, a new front door with sidelights and exterior lighting, new garage door, a fenced dog run with pea gravel, and an invisible dog fence. Custom landscaping with ornamental trees and flowerbeds enhances the thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living and tranquil lake views year-round. Served by award-winning schools, this exceptional home offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreation, and comfort in a highly desirable setting.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods
Rooms
Basement Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Equipment CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
Laundry Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Dog Run
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Lake, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Waterfront Description Lake Front
View Water
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Building Description Brick,Cedar, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Level or Stories 1 Story
Structure Type Brick,Cedar
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Wilmot Elementary School
Middle Schools Charles J Caruso Middle School
High Schools Deerfield High School
School District 109 , 109, 112
Others
HOA Fee Include Other
Ownership Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Isabelle Lacouture of Compass
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