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Lake Forest,IL 60045
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,245 sqft
Price per Sqft $641
MLS Listing ID 12518054
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1925
Annual Tax Amount $5,638
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 2,178 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Transformed Storybook Cottage One Block From Downtown Lake Forest. Just moments from the train, shopping, dining, and the beach. Tucked along a quiet enclave in East Lake Forest, this extensively renovated 1925 gabled cottage offers the best of in-town living just down the street. Storybook charm gives the home instant curb appeal while bright, sunny interiors blend vintage character with modern updates-the result of the current owner's meticulous stewardship. Tall ceilings, arched doorways, traditional millwork, and newly lightened original hardwood floors give the main level a timeless quality. The living and dining areas can function as a flexible, open-flow space, equally suited to everyday living and casual entertaining. The kitchen has been completely reimagined with modern appointments, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Samsung appliances, a farmhouse sink, updated cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a well-organized pantry. Just beyond, a rear mudroom offers practical access to the fenced backyard. The first-floor bedroom, with abundant natural light, has easy access to a renovated full bath and direct access to the second floor. Upstairs, the architecture shifts into a cozier scale-a pair of tandem rooms with pitched ceilings ideal for bedrooms, a playroom, or a cozy creative retreat. The fully finished lower level expands the home's footprint. Featuring painted exposed ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, and thoughtful zoning to accommodate multiple functions, it includes a large recreation area, an office or bonus room, an added full bath, a new laundry room, and generous closeted storage. A rare walkout feature connects directly to the backyard with a storage room beyond. Outside, the property has been transformed with new landscaping, a paver patio, new fencing, and cozy front porch. Behind the scenes, major mechanical upgrades-new copper water service and lines, new electrical, a new furnace and boiler, new HVAC units, a new hot water heater-bring peace of mind to a home with nearly a century of character. Every space reflects the care of a thoughtful renovation that honors the charm of a 1920s cottage while elevating the way the home lives today. If you're seeking in-town proximity, vintage style, and move-in ready spaces in the heart of Lake Forest, this home checks all of the boxes.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Forest
Interior
Heating Radiator(s),Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Asbestos, No
Sewer Storm Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Structure Type Asbestos
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Sheridan Elementary School
Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School
High Schools Lake Forest High School
School District 67 ,67, 115
Others
Special Listing Condition None