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700 Crab Tree Farm Lane
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Dec 2025
SOLD
$11,250,000
Sold Price
5
Beds
8
Baths
4
Garage
26.62
Acres
1994
Yr. Built
MLS# 12447660
Cumulative Days on Market: 325 · Includes prior listings · Currently listed since 12/16/25 · Data provided by the MLS.

Property Description

This lakeshore legacy property is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish your multi-generational family compound in the idyllic town of Lake Bluff, Illinois. This 27-acre property with its polo fields and equestrian stables with 13 stalls rivaling Wellington, and 700 feet of private Lake Michigan beach access for boating, is reserved for the discerning buyer who wants the best of both worlds: a luxurious country estate and the convenience of access to metropolitan living. Just 35 miles north of Chicago's 22 Michelin Star restaurants, world-class museums including art by Suerat, O'Keeffe and Van Gogh, and the largest heliport in North America, Lakeshore Legacy boasts of the seclusion and security of a private oasis. The sprawling estate has the ambiance of Europe with a tree-lined gravel drive, in-ground pool, tennis court, and nearby access to the prestigious Shore Acres Country Club. The marquee home features a stunningly renovated primary suite and handcrafted millwork making this six bedroom, six full and two half bath home the perfect retreat to enjoy unobstructed Lake Michigan sunrises. Both formal and informal gardens accentuate the beauty of the land. Impressive architectural details abound including a captivating two-story entryway with iron railings, custom chef's kitchen with commercial grade appliances and sunny eat-in area, all in a meticulously maintained one-owner home that strikes the perfect balance between opulence and comfort. Establish your lakeshore legacy: World class and a world away. * PLEASE DO NOT ENTER CRAB TREE FARM LANE WITHOUT PERMISSION, AS IT IS PRIVATE PROPERTY. *

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Property Highlights

Sold Price
11250000
Property Type
Residential
Local Property Type
Detached Single
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
8
Living Area
9,990
Price / Sqft
$1,592
Acres
26.62
Year Built
1994
Cumulative Days On Market
56

Location

Area
Lake Bluff
City/Township
Lake Bluff
Waterfront
Yes
County
Lake

Property Details

Price
$15,900,000
Sold Price
11250000
Local Property Type
Detached Single
Property Type
Residential

Community

Community Features
Water Rights

Local Schools

Elementary School
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Middle School
Lake Bluff Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
School District
115

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
6
1/2 Bathrooms
2
Bedrooms
5

Rooms and Basement

Total Rooms
16
Basement Features
Finished, Full

Area and Spaces

Living Area
9,990
Below Grade Finished Area
1,540

Appliances

Appliances
Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Cooktop, Range Hood, Humidifier

Interior Features

Interior Features
Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Fireplaces
5

Building Details

Construction

Year Built
1994
Foundations
Concrete Perimeter

Materials

Construction Materials
Limestone
Roof
Other

Terms

Terms

Ownership
Fee Simple
Special Conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Cumulative Days On Market
56

Taxes

Tax

Tax (Annual)
$148,077.90

HOA

Association Fee Includes
None

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Cooling Features
Central Air

Utilities

Sewer
Storm Sewer
Water Source
Lake Michigan

Lot

Acres
26.62
Lot Dimensions
26.6215

Parking

Total Parking Spaces
4
Garage Capacity
4
Parking Features
Asphalt, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
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Cumulative Days on Market: 325 days (includes prior listings) · Currently listed since December 16, 2025. Data provided by the MLS.

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