720 Newcastle Dr

Off Market

720 Newcastle Dr

Lake Forest IL 60045

5455 sq. ft.

0.54 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $1,449,000

Alissa McNicholas, last sold this property on 16 June 2025 after 62 days on market.

Overview

Solidly built and thoughtfully designed, this all-brick Georgian-style home offers a timeless blend of classic architecture and modern comforts in one of the area's most desirable locations. With its spacious layout, quality finishes, and easy access to parks, shopping, and commuter routes, the home is perfectly suited for everyday living and memorable entertaining. The main level welcomes you with a dramatic two-story foyer and 9-foot ceilings throughout, setting an elegant yet inviting tone. The heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, featuring custom cabinetry, four ovens, a six-burner cooktop with wall-mounted pot filler, oversized Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units, and a warming drawer. The family room with fireplace includes a stylish wet bar and flows seamlessly to a bright, versatile sunroom with views of the backyard. Thoughtful details abound, including front and back staircases, a private home office, a mudroom with built-in cubbies, and a bluestone patio that opens to a beautifully maintained, easy-to-manage yard. Upstairs, the generously sized primary suite is a retreat with vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a serene bath featuring a soaking tub, walk-in shower, heated floors, double vanity, and private commode. Five additional large bedrooms offer flexibility for family and guests, along with two full bathrooms and a convenient second-floor laundry room. The finished lower level expands the living space with a large recreation room, a full bath, and ample storage. Additional highlights include a deep three-car garage, ideal for vehicles and extra gear. Located directly across from a private park and tennis courts, the home also offers unbeatable proximity to the train and major expressways (41, 94, and 294), as well as popular dining and shopping destinations. This is a standout home in a truly prime and convenient setting.

Features

6 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

3 carspaces

3 garage spaces

5455 sq. ft. floor area

0.54 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 6 bedroom single-family properties sold in Lake Forest over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 720 Newcastle Dr is $2.3m.

Median value

$2.3m

Estimated value range

$1.28m - $8.3m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

13%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Lake Forest. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 720 Newcastle Dr

2025

Sold

$1,449,000

16 Jun 2025 by Alissa McNicholas, of Compass

2019

Sold

$1,087,500

08 Nov 2019 by Cynthia Poulakidas Tobin, of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

2014

Sold

$1,315,000

02 Apr 2014 by Ann Lyon, of Coldwell Banker Realty

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Local market activity for 6 bedroom single-family properties in Lake Forest

In the last 12 months, 11 six-bedroom single-family properties similar to 720 Newcastle Dr, have been sold.

This represents a 10% decrease in six-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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