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$7,250,000

For Sale - Active
261 E Onwentsia Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
8 Beds
13 Baths
11,542 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2009
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 9 hours ago
Updated: May 30, 2025 at 01:27PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$38,580
Cap Rate
-0.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-27.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.02
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-22.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2009
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

This stunning East Lake Forest estate combines elegant architecture with natural beauty, sitting on nearly three gated acres in the heart of town. Designed in collaboration with the renowned architect Darcy Bonner in 2010 it's a perfect blend of style, function, and peaceful living with a Santa Barbara vibe. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, native plants, fruit orchard and plenty of privacy. The home features clean lines, high ceilings, and big windows that flood the space with natural light and offer gorgeous views from every room. The grand foyer leads into a spacious living room with a central bronze clad fireplace and a stylish bar, plus multiple French doors that open to a stone terrace. The dining room is equally impressive with a glass fireplace, a platinum leafed ceiling, and hardwood floors with a unique nickel inlay. The first floor primary suite is a true retreat, with a cozy fireplace, a sunroom, and a luxurious bath offering ebony vanities, a massive steam shower and waterfall jetted tub. French doors open to a private fully enclosed patio. The dressing room is custom-designed with English hickory built-ins and unique details. There's also a discrete staircase leading to a private meditation/yoga room on the third floor, plus a second large dressing room below. A lovely sitting room featuring vaulted ceilings, a charming fireplace and handsome built-ins with a hidden door to a leather-clad library with a striking fireplace and art niches. The kitchen is a dream for anyone who loves to cook, with gorgeous cerused white oak cabinets with polished nickel accents, and a massive center island topped with Carrera marble. The adjacent breakfast room is filled with natural light, and there's a butler's pantry with a dumbwaiter elevator for convenience. The spacious family room has high barreled ceilings, a limestone surround fireplace and connects to the sunroom, which opens out to the pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. Upstairs, there are six spacious family bedrooms, all with private baths with sky lights, walk-in closets, and wide plank quarter-sawn hardwood floors. The lower level is designed for entertaining, with a large recreational room, a movie room, a service kitchen, a climate-controlled wine room and tasting room. There's also a private bedroom suite, professional-level fully equipped gym, plus locker rooms with full baths baths for easy access to the pool. The exterior features a stucco facade, a beautiful tile roof, copper gutters, and Jerusalem limestone terraces. The outdoor area includes a pool, infinity-edge spa, a large stone kitchen, and a 4-car garage with radiant heat. Plus, there's a motor court, granite cobblestone driveway with snowmelt in the porte cochere, whole-house generator, and more. With eight fireplaces, an elevator, and tons of luxurious details including use of exotic woods, venetian marbled walls and one of a kind light fixtures from Paris, this estate offers the ultimate in comfort, privacy, and style in Lake Forest.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Detached, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Spaces Total: 14

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 8

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 10
  • # of Baths (Partial): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 13.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 17
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Entry, Daylight
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof Material: Tile
  • Pool: Yes

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1604102003
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2009

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $83,275

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Lake

Listing Details


Listed by:
Elizabeth Wieneke
Compass
(847) 732-4039

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12263738
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$38,580
Cap Rate
-0.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-27.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.02
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-22.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$7,250,000
Amount financed:
-$5,800,000
Down payment:
$1,450,000
Closing costs:
$217,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$1,667,500
Square feet:
11,542
Cost per square foot:
$628
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.78

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$5,800,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$37,850
Property tax:
$6,940
Insurance:
$630
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$45,420

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$9,000 $108,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$540 -$6,480
Operating income:
$8,460 $101,520

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (77%)
77%-$6,940-$83,275
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$630-$7,560
Property management: (8%)
8%-$720-$8,640
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$450-$5,400
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$450-$5,400
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (102%)
102%-$9,190-$110,275

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
-$730 -$8,760
Mortgage payments:
-$37,850 -$454,200
Cash flow:
$38,580 $462,960