Nestled in the heart of East Lake Forest, this exquisite estate seamlessly blends elegant architecture with natural splendor, set on nearly three gated acres. Crafted in collaboration with the esteemed architect Darcy Bonner in 2010, it epitomizes a harmonious fusion of style, functionality, and serene Santa Barbara-inspired living. The property is enveloped by pollinating gardens, native flora, and a fruit orchard, offering abundant privacy. The home's design features clean lines, soaring ceilings, and expansive windows that bathe each room in natural light while providing breathtaking views. The grand foyer opens into a spacious living room, centered around a bronze-clad fireplace and a chic bar, with multiple French doors leading to a stone terrace. The dining room is equally captivating, boasting a glass fireplace, a platinum leaf ceiling, and hardwood floors with a distinctive nickel inlay. The first-floor primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with a cozy fireplace, a sunroom, and a luxurious bath featuring ebony vanities, a large steam shower, and a waterfall jetted tub. French doors reveal a private, fully enclosed patio. The custom-designed dressing room includes English hickory built-ins and unique accents, while a discrete staircase ascends to a secluded meditation or yoga room on the third floor, and a second expansive dressing room below. A charming sitting room with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and elegant built-ins includes a hidden door to a leather-clad library adorned with a striking fireplace and art niches. For culinary enthusiasts, the kitchen is a dream, showcasing stunning cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel details and a substantial center island topped with Carrera marble. An adjacent sunlit breakfast room and a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter elevator enhance convenience. The spacious family room features high barreled ceilings, a limestone-surround fireplace, and connects to the sunroom, which opens to the pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. The upper level houses six generous family bedrooms, each with private baths featuring skylights, walk-in closets, and wide plank quarter-sawn hardwood floors. The lower level is entertainment-ready, with a large recreational room, a movie room, a service kitchen, a climate-controlled wine and tasting room, a private bedroom suite, a fully equipped gym, and locker rooms with full baths for easy pool access. Externally, the estate boasts a stucco facade, a beautiful Ludowici tile roof, copper gutters, and Jerusalem limestone terraces. Outdoor amenities include a large pool, infinity-edge spa w/ waterfall, a spacious stone kitchen, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat. Additional features are a motor court, a granite cobblestone driveway with snowmelt in the porte-cochere, a whole-house generator, and more. With eight fireplaces, an elevator, and an abundance of luxurious details including exotic woods, Venetian marbled walls, and unique light fixtures from Paris, this estate offers unparalleled comfort, privacy, and style in Lake Forest.
Active
$6,500,000
261 E Onwentsia Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
8beds
11,542sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
2.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$563/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceGlass fireplaceLimestone-surround fireplaceBronze-clad fireplaceEight fireplacesLarge poolClean lines
- 210 days |
- 3,967 |
- 137 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 03, 2026 at 11:48am
Listing courtesy of:
Elizabeth Wieneke 847-732-4039,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12457563
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 13
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Study, Sitting Room, Foyer, Tandem Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1458 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X54
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X24
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 460 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X23
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 897 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39X23
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38X40
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Study
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,091
- Total interior livable area: 11,542 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 7,091
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Dog Run, Outdoor Grill, Other
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2.9 Acres
- Dimensions: 330X429X270X409
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 16041020030000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $563/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,798,737
- Annual tax amount: $79,283
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000$563/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457563 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Contingent | $6,500,000$563/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457563 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $6,500,000-6.6%$563/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457563 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,960,000-4%$603/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457563 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listing removed | $7,250,000$628/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12263738 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Price change | $7,250,000-3%$628/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12263738 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $7,475,000$648/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12263738 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2024 | Listing removed | $7,475,000$648/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12133446 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $7,475,000+16.8%$648/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12133446 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2017 | Sold | $6,400,000-19%$554/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09682604 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2017 | Pending sale | $7,900,000$684/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #09682604 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $7,900,000+184.2%$684/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #09639360 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2007 | Sold | $2,780,000$241/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,284 -4.8% | $1,319,296 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $83,275 +5.7% | $1,266,119 -8.7% |
| 2021 | $78,767 +2.7% | $1,386,033 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $76,730 +3.5% | $1,339,133 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $74,145 +15% | $1,336,860 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $64,451 | $1,251,725 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $64,451 +4.6% | $1,247,732 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $61,606 +0.7% | $1,200,550 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $61,148 +2.9% | $1,128,018 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $59,430 +3.6% | $1,101,388 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $57,364 -10.8% | $1,091,672 -20.2% |
| 2011 | $64,299 +60.3% | $1,368,397 +47.8% |
| 2010 | $40,118 +201.2% | $925,797 +177.2% |
| 2009 | $13,320 +1.7% | $333,993 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $13,100 -31.9% | $341,681 -41.1% |
| 2006 | $19,243 +7.1% | $580,402 |
| 2005 | $17,968 +11% | -- |
| 2004 | $16,182 +6.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $15,155 +2.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $14,776 +5.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $14,006 +2.4% | $308,756 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $13,676 | $290,205 |
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Est. payment
$47,603/mo
Principal & interest
$33520
Property taxes
$14083
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Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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