Bought with Annie Royster Lenzke of Coldwell Banker Realty
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1156 Mount Vernon Avenue Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,000,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,574 sqft
Price per Sqft $279
MLS Listing ID 12492241
Sold Date 12/12/25
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1987
Annual Tax Amount $16,076
Tax Year 2024
Lot Dimensions 90X149
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Quality built all brick and cedar home in the sought after Lake Forest Heights subdivision. Conveniently located in central Lake Forest with easy access to train, restaurants, shopping, parks and expressways. Some of the many special features include hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor, vaulted ceilings, bay windows, French doors and new roof. Enter through the gracious two story foyer, framed by the living room and dining room, ideal for larger gatherings. The very spacious updated kitchen with vaulted ceiling and skylights offers abundant cabinetry, top of the line stainless steel appliances, center island and eating area with slider to expansive brick patio with fire pit. A wet bar with beverage refrigerator and cabinetry provides a convenient connection between the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen opens to the family room with floor to ceiling brick fireplace and numerous windows looking out to the private backyard. An adjacent office/den with French doors is a special treat, offering an additional space to work or relax and unwind. Located off of the 1st floor laundry room is a staircase leading to a fabulous bonus room featuring hardwood floors and shiplap paneling on the walls. The possible uses for this space are endless - playroom, art studio, media room, etc! The two story open staircase leads to the 2nd level with large landing overlooking the foyer below. Here you will find the primary bedroom with cozy fireplace and cathedral ceiling. There is also the luxury of an en-suite bath and large walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms with ample closet space and a hall bath complete this level. The finished basement includes a great space for recreation as well as an exercise room and storage area or another office space. An excellent value in a wonderful neighborhood!
Location
State IL
County Lake
Rooms
Basement Finished, Full
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas Log
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Laundry Main Level, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fire Pit
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N true
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Wooded
Story 2 Stories
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Structure Type Brick,Cedar
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Cherokee Elementary School
Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School
High Schools Lake Forest High School
School District 67, 67, 115
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany
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