Lake Forest IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Stunning French Country home with south facing backyard and tons of privacy. This light-filled home offers an open floor plan, tall ceilings, walls of windows, hardwood floors and natural stone finishes. The kitchen with large island and generous eating area opens to the family room with fireplace and built-ins. A separate living room and library plus a large dining room are great for entertaining or everyday living. A gracious Master Suite offers separate tub and shower and the other two bedrooms are both ensuite. The English basement features large windows, rec room with custom bar, exercise room, bedroom, full bath, storage and stairs to garage. The beautiful backyard with brick patio and professional landscaping is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors. Excellent construction and beautiful architecture are perfectly combined in this one owner home.

Located in the very desirable Northmoor neighborhood and close to South Park, the bike path, & downtown, this beautifully updated home is immaculate & move-in-ready. All the major components have been updated, including the kitchen, baths, roof, mechanicals, plus new wide plank hardwood floors throughout the first floor. A large family room with fireplace is located at the heart of the home. The kitchen with high end stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and a large island with seating is open to the living room with fireplace and doors to a paver patio. The first floor also includes a dining room, study, full bath, plus bedroom which could also serve as a home office. Upstairs, the luxury master suite has a honed white marble bath & HUGE dressing room closet, plus two other bedrooms with jack & jill bath. Finished basement with fourth bath. Wired throughout. Fully fenced back yard and brand new two-car garage complete this picture perfect home

Must see this hidden gem....it's living in your own botanical gardens every day! Nestled down a wooded drive, this sleek Balfour Ames Lanza home has wonderful space, walls of windows overlooking ravines and lush tiered gardens. The home offers hardwood floors, an amazing gourmet kitchen with Viking stove large island and breakfast area overlooking the patio and gardens with sunny southern exposure. The upstairs offers two master suites (one of which is currently used as an office). First floor has a stunning foyer, large living/family room with vaulted ceiling, skylights, brick exposed walls and overlooks the ravine. Also on the first floor is an office nook, bedroom, bathroom and laundry. The lower level has English lookout bedroom, full bath, a rec/work out room and a huge storage/tool room. Splendor abounds inside and out!

This one owner home has been impeccably maintained and updated. It is on a .8 acre lot with lovely landscaping and perennial gardens. The two story foyer opens to a formal living room which flows into the sunny family room featuring a fireplace, built-ins, and patio door to the deck. The Spacious kitchen has a center island, computer desk, and eating area- enjoy your morning paper looking at the very private and beautiful yard. Formal dining room with gleaming hardwood floors. Exceptional study with custom cherry built-ins and fireplace. Spacious First floor Master Bedroom has a large walk-in-closet with built-ins, & updated Master Bath. Second floor features two roomy bedrooms, and one en-suite bedroom including a walk-in cedar closet. Lower level has substantial recreation room and lots of storage. This impressive home also includes a security system, central vac, sprinkler system and Epoxy garage floor.

Amazing Price for this Impressive 2 story residence thoughtfully updated with comfort and luxury in mind. Enjoy light and views throughout with numerous windows and doors that let the outside beauty in. Elegant Living Room with fireplace and palladian window. Lovely Dining Room, an Open Kitchen with professional appliances and walk-in pantry. Gorgeous Paneled Family Room with fireplace and Custom Built-ins. Bright Sun Room off the kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Inviting Master Suite with sitting room. Master Bath with heated floors , tub, steam shower, and walk-in closets. Huge Loft space serves nicely as an Office. 3 Guest Bedrooms , 2 with en suite baths. Recently remodeled Basement and Bath with shower, sauna and wine storage. Spotless 3 car garage with epoxy coated floors. Enjoy this private oasis created by spectacular landscaping with an outdoor kitchen, patio and fire pit. A short walk to nearby LF Middlefork Open Lands Trail.

EXQUISITE custom Lake Forest home! This 3bed+2bsmt 3.5bath 4 car-garage home is set back on almost 2 acres of private & serene land. Step inside & you are greeted with loads of custom features that make this home one of a kind. STUNNING stone fireplace is he the center piece of this AMAZING home! FABULOUS kitchen boasts white cabinets, HUGE center island, Thermador double-over, Viking Stove & Fridge, wine fridge & MORE! LOVELY eating area w/GORGEOUS views overlooks the STUNNING backyard. Living Room w/more GORGEOUS views, volume ceilings & GLEAMING Hardwood Floors. Main Level Master Suite is to die for. Harwood floors, cozy fireplace plus AMAZING Master Bath inclusive of dbl vanity, whirlpool tub & separate shower. Upstairs boasts 2 SPACIOUS bedrooms, full bath & sitting area! Full finished basement includes FAB rec room/media room, kitchenette & 2 adtl bedrooms/office. Step outside to your private getaway. LOVELY deck w/HOTTUB is perfect for outdoor entertaining. See 3D tour for more!

Consider this classic yet contemporary Georgian home, exceptional for its unbeatable corner location and curb appeal in the established Arbor Ridge neighborhood. Settled on .5 acre of lush professionally landscaped grounds and mature trees, this solid brick residence is perfectly positioned to BEST display seasonal gardens and holiday decor. Its appeal is further enhanced with a well-designed open floor plan: soaring ceilings, quality craftsmanship throughout, including distinguished custom wood moldings, built-ins and high-end window treatments. With well-proportioned formal rooms including living, dining and elegant library, gourmet kitchen w/butler's and walk-in pantry and breakfast room, master suite with three additional bedrooms on 2nd, and a finished LL with ample storage, this property has it all! Perfectly located close to school, town, parks, prime shopping, and transportation! Make this home your own with a generous credit toward new flooring and paint!

Look No Further. Impressive sun filled home in Arbor Ridge with too many updates to list.This simply stunning home features updated large eat-in gourmet kitchen with an island , granite counter tops and high end SS appliances, over looking enclosed porch, lush landscaping and a beautiful pond. Beautiful hardwood floors through most of 1st floor. Easy floor plan for entertaining. 1st floor den/office with impressive custom built-ins, and wine cellar.Spacious master bedroom suite with fireplace, 2 large walk-in closets with new closet system, and large master bath. 3 additional nice sized bedrooms and a terrific 2nd floor bonus room currently used as a kids playroom. 1st floor laundry room. Great finished basement with new carpet, dry bar, exercise area and new theater room. Close to shopping ,Everett school,highway and train. A terrific place to call HOME.See Updates list in the home when you view it, don't miss this!

This fabulous 4 bdrm, 3.1 bath home w/ 5,100 SF of finished space in east Lake Forest features 9' ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and lots of open space to live & entertain! The kitchen & breakfast area open into a large family room addition that includes a gas fireplace, built-ins, an elevator that services all 3 levels and sweeping views of the lush backyard & patio. The oversized Mud Room provides cubbies for coats & lots of space to store boots and shoes. Upstairs, the huge Master Suite contains a large walk-in closet, a spa-like Master Bath w/ double vanities, huge shower, updated white cabinetry w/ marble accents, and a laundry rm. The 3 additional bedrooms all have hardwood floors & high ceilings. The deep pour basement has a massive Media/Rec room w/ wet bar, a craft/work room room & plenty of storage. The oversized, detached garage can fit 4 small cars tandem-style. The backyard is deep and private w/ a lovely brick paver patio that is perfect for entertaining!

TOTAL TRANSFORMATION IN STONEBRIDGE - LOOKS LIKE NEW CONSTRUCTION, FEELS LIKE SINGLE FAMILY & it's maintenance free in Stonebridge at Conway Farms with picturesque water views! NEW hardwd flrs & modern grey tones w/white trim. RANCH w/3+1 bedrms, 3 full baths, SCREENED PORCH w/A+ views & FULL FIN bsmnt w/mini kitchen, full bath, bonus room, tons of storage & 4th bedroom make it great for family and friends to hang out! Open layout kitchen with granite counters, cherry 42" cabinets, instant hot water dispenser w/extra deep sink + ss appliances. Open layout floorplan with LR and formal DR make entertaining a snap. RELAX in your private screened porch and take in nature, water views & peaceful evenings. Master spa-like bath w/double vanity, oversized tub and 2 person shower w/bench. UNBELIEVABLE walk-in DREAM CUSTOM CLOSET! Main level laundry incl washer and dryer. 2 car HEATED GARAGE w/epoxy flooring. Close to highway, shopping and restaurants. HOA includes: snow, lawn & common areas.

STUNNING and completely updated! Move in to your dream home at an affordable price in Lake Forest! Brand NEW ROOF! Not one detail has been spared. Kitchen is a complete gut remodel by Goebler Company to include; Marble and Granite counters, Farm Sink, Viking Stove, All Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine fridge and built in desk station. Newer hardwood floors throughout entire main level and second story. The open floorpan allows for easy and flexible everyday flo. Laundry room is conveniently located on the main level off the kitchen. Oversized Formal Dining Room open to living space. Large Living room is showered with windows to provide extremely beautiful natural light. Spacious Finished Basement for great Recreation use in addition to plenty of storage. Beautiful and Serene outdoor space sitting on your ACRE lot. Super low taxes to boot. Fantastic location as its close to Everett School, Starbucks, West Lake Forest Train station, Costco & Tollway.

Renovated 2-story "Smart Home" with massive updates, Wemo WiFi enabled dimmers, and Nest carbon monoxide detectors, thermostat, ring pro video doorbell and brilliant smart home control with surround sound and Alexa built in. This brick, 5-bedroom, 3.1 baths property boasts a recently finished basement with full designer bath, a fabulous new staircase, all new lighting fixtures, and a separate dining room. The replacement of all windows and removal of walls on the first floor creates an open and expansive floor plan. Exit the family room through a new sliding glass door to a blue stone patio and beautiful, fenced approximately one acre backyard that can accommodate all of your outdoor activities. Other features include: A New front door, an updated master bath with heated floors, stainless kitchen appliances with double-oven, 75-gallon water heater, central air, and attached 2-car garage with pull-down staircase to attic storage space. All freshly painted in today's neutral palette.

Recently updated home with mid-century feel located on large private lot with majestic trees & lovely gardens. Feel connected to the outside as you look through the floor to ceiling windows throughout most of the home. Gorgeous beamed cathedral ceilings expand the living room, dining room & kitchen. Living room features natural brick wall with three sided fireplace connecting the eating area & overlooking the wrap around patio. Updated cooks kitchen with wood look tile floors & quartz counters. Main floor master boasts update en-suite featuring large walk in shower, free standing tub, double sinks & convenient built in storage shelves. Double wall closets & fabulous bay window w/backyard views complete the master retreat. Bedroom 2 & 3 boast attached full baths generous closets space & beautiful views. Main floor family RM showcases gleaming hardwood floors, expansive windows & 3 skylights making a great hang out space or home office. Enjoy LRG recreation space in lower level. 10+!

Dramatic 2 story home set on 1.4 beautifully landscaped wooded acres. Soaring ceilings, walls of glass showcase a spacious light, bright open floor plan. Grand sized kitchen includes granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The private master suite includes 2 walk in closets and large wonderfully appointed master bathroom. The finished lower level includes the fifth bedroom, recreation room, full bath and large sauna. Wonderful neighborhood and perfectly located near the Lake Forest Metra Station with quick access to highways, shopping, dining and more!

Fantastic location for schools. Lake Forest High School in your front yard and Sheridan Elementary in your back yard. Walk to downtown or the lakefront. First floor bedroom can double as an In-law suite.

Spacious, full of light, traditional with a modern flair and open layout . . . this custom designed ranch home in Stonebridge at Conway Farms is ready & waiting for you! Entering the home, you see an open floor plan, with a gourmet kitchen fit for a chef! The kitchen has gorgeous custom cabinets, stainless steel high-end appliances and granite counters with a large center island. The dining area, with a wall of windows, is open to the kitchen and the living room creating a light-filled environment. The master suite has a spacious sleeping area, large master bath as well as HUGE his & her closets. The finished basement with full bath w/radiant heat allows you the option of a 3rd/4th bedroom. The maintenance free nature of Stonebridge gives you the opportunity to live your life free of lawn and exterior maintenance. A whole house generator gives you security no matter the weather challenges! This is a MUST SEE one-of-a-kind home

Exclusive Conway Farms offers maintenance-free, luxury lifestyle living, among the world renowned Conway Farms golf club. A three bedroom, 2.1 bath open floor plan of quality construction, positioned on a quiet cul de sac, featuring a freshly painted, neutral palette with classic finishes, hardwood flooring, and a spacious, master bedroom suite with dual walk-in closets. The fully equipped eat-in kitchen opens to a fabulous outdoor entertaining space, with access to a wonderful screen porch, for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors, while the unfinished basement offers the ultimate storage space, or presents the perfect opportunity for your own personal touch. Conveniently located near shopping, dining and tollway access.

Wonderful 5 bedroom home in Whispering Oaks is essentially brand new! New roof, windows, gutters and hardie board siding are just the start to what has been done. Hardwood floors throughout, new kitchen and baths, fabulous finishes, large bedrooms, walk-in closet in master bedroom, beautiful built in cabinet in the study as well as in the mudroom. Full unfinished basement allows you to finish in a way that works for you. New driveway and landscaping. New furnace, ac unit, sump pump. Nothing left to do but move in!

Quality, charm & character welcome you to this historic property at 1164 Gavin in Lake Forest. Privacy is abundant as you drive as up to the 1.6 acres of mature landscaping. Substantial craftsmanship is felt in this farmhouse and it is showcased in the authentic finishes: high ceilings, hardwood floors, millwork, bird's eye maple stairs and redwood siding. Solid wood doors with beautiful hardware and transom windows greet you at every threshold. The floor plan features large rooms with views of nature at every turn. Masterfully established during another era, this home is ready for a new buyer today. Welcome home!

Elegant home located on beautifully landscaped half acre lot. This meticulously maintained home needs nothing and is move in ready! 3 Bed/3 Bath home features new chef's kitchen with Carrera marble counters, S.S. appliances, and new white cabinetry. First floor plan is grand & open, w/ beautiful hrdwd thru-out and large windows providing abundant natural sunshine. The crown & picture-frame moldings offer great architectural detail. 1st FLOOR MASTER SUITE with lots of closet space and attached master bath. 2nd floor features 2 more bedrooms, bathroom, and extra study. Extremely clean, insulated 2 garage with epoxy floor. Enormous, professionally landscaped front yard and nice storage shed. Newer roof, windows, mechanicals, appliances, etc! Nothing to do to this home but move in and enjoy the calm serenity of the location!

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION, FIRST ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE BY AWARD-WINNING DAVID ALDER DESIGN. PRESTIGIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD AND MOST FAMOUS STREET IN LAKE FOREST. THIS 7 BED RM W/ 3.5 BATH, FEATURES: HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU-OUT, 10+ FT. CEILINGS ON THE MAIN FLOOR, CROWN MOLDINGS, FIREPLACE IN THE COZY LIVING RM, GOURMET KITCHEN FOR A PROFESSIONAL CHEF, FAMILY RM OVERLOOKING AND ENJOYING THE OUTSIDE SPACES WITH THE AMAZING PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE WITH SUN-ROOM AND BLOOMING FLOWERS. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, GREAT SCHOOLS, IT'S A LANDMARK, ONE OF A KIND, ABSOLUTELY A HIDDEN GEM!! MOTIVATED SELLER, PRICE TO SELL, ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED... CO-OP 3.5%.....

The charming brick walkway invites you into this sun-filled home situated on a professionally landscaped yard close to Waveland Park, schools, town and train. A lovely foyer leads to a spacious and south facing living room with fireplace and separate dining room perfect for entertaining. The home boasts a stunning new gourmet kitchen with adjoining breakfast and familyroom(w/ fireplace). A cozy den/office with 3rd fireplace and fun sun room complete the first floor which all opens to the 1000 sf expansive terrace and impeccable back yard. The second floor features a spacious master suite with custom spa-like bath, 3 additional good size bedrooms and a newly renovated second hall bath. The lower level includes a recreation room and exercise room. The entire home is masterfully updated with all desired amenities of today and exquisite decor throughout. A rare find in the heart of Lake Forest...Move right in and enjoy!

Gorgeous custom home perfectly located on 1.66 private acres on a cul-de-sac near town, schools and parks. Totally updated throughout! New kitchen, baths, finishes, lighting, and pool! Recently refinished hardwood floors throughout first and second floor. Durable, low-maintenance construction with brick and stucco walls and a slate roof, with copper gutters and flashings. Approx 5,700 SF above grade and 2,000 additional SF of finished space in the lower level. Beautiful details and finishes. Wonderful floor plan, high ceilings, custom millwork, abundant natural light, custom closets, 3.5 car garage with built-in cabinetry and storage. Spacious, well appointed rooms with detailed ceilings, fine ash and oak stained floors, French doors & transom windows. Updated basement with a 2nd family room, fireplace, recreation room, 5th bedroom/office with views of the gardens and a full bath. Too many updates to list! A superior home in a very desirable location with easy access to everything!