Homes for sale - 1140 Highland Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Vadie Reese

vadie@serenerealtyinc.com +1(312) 560-0208

$ 875,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,488 SqFt

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$ 875,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save Virtual Tour

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,488 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,488 sqft

Price per Sqft $351

Subdivision Lake Forest Heights

MLS Listing ID 12412222

Style Contemporary

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

Year Built 1987

Annual Tax Amount $14,622

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 0.337 Acres

Lot Dimensions 100X167X99.75X167.25

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Welcome to 1140 Highland Avenue! An exceptional contemporary ranch offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience in highly sought-after Lake Forest. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1/3-acre lot, this light-filled home boasts 2,488 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and gleaming hardwood floors that enhance its open, airy feel. Step into the spacious living and dining areas where walls of windows fill the home with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large center island, and ample cabinetry, ideal for cooking, entertaining, or casual family meals. The primary suite is a private retreat with custom dual closets and a newer remodeled en suite bath complete with heated floors, dual vanities, ceramic tile, and a separate walk-in shower. The finished lower level offers incredible flexibility, with a full bathroom, a large recreation space, and the potential to create a fourth bedroom, home office, or gym. Additional features include a modern security system, professionally landscaped grounds, and all the finishes that make a lovely home. Located near West Lake Forest's charming shops, restaurants, and Metra train station, with easy access to major highways, this home is ideally situated for both everyday living and commuting. You're also just minutes from Lake Forest schools, beautiful parks, forest preserves, and the vibrant boutiques and dining of historic downtown Lake Forest and Market Square.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Community Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved

Rooms

Basement Finished, Partial

Interior

Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log

Fireplace Y

Appliance Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N true

Building

Story 1 Story

Sewer Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Structure Type 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 None

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Listed by Scott Rose • Baird & Warner

+1(312) 560-0208

vadie@serenerealtyinc.com

2600 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 102 Chicago, IL, 60616, USA

1140 Highland Avenue Lake Forest, IL 60045