Lake Forest IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale

This East Lake Forest vintage home is conveniently located between town and beach, just steps to the bike path, commuter train, Historic Market Square, and the Winter Club. This home enjoys a traditional floor plan with dining room, living room, gorgeous sun room, and kitchen with breakfast space on the main level. The second floor enjoys a master suite with dressing area, and two additional family bedrooms which access a sleeping porch through French doors, perfect for playroom or homework station. Additional features include a wood burning fireplace, wood floors throughout, beautiful millwork, and a staircase to an unfinished third floor with potential for future expansion. The professionally landscaped yard features a bluestone patio. There have been many recent updates including the addition of air conditioning. A new driveway is going in within the week.

This perfectly-sized East Lake Forest Stanley Anderson home is conveniently located between town and beach -- a bike ride from all that the community has to offer. Meticulously renovated and expanded to include a gourmet white kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances open to family room with vaulted ceiling and multiple French doors to beautiful blue stone patios and gardens. The architectural elegance has been maintained with beautiful corner cabinets, bay windows, detailed crown moldings, and a handsome lacquered library with built-ins. The sensational master bedroom suite enjoys spacious his and her dressing rooms and spa-like bath with double vanities and soaking tub. One family bedroom enjoys its own full bath, and the recent expansion created three new bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and a sleek bathroom with two separate vanities. Additional features include an office, two laundry rooms, and a finished basement with rec room, 6th bedroom and full bath, and large wine cellar.

Lake Forest rare find in prestigious, family friendly "Ponds" neighborhood! Just renovated! Sunlit open concept Chef's kitchen with NEW double convection oven and 5-burner gas range, NEW Huge quartz island and counter overlooking family room, built in bluetooth compatible speaker, perfect for entertaining or family life. New Roof Flawless basement living space with in-ceiling speakers w/surround sound, and eco-friendly ethanol fireplace surrounded by custom stacked stone, and wet bar. Elegant and updated fixtures, master carpentried millwork throughout the home. Lush, private backyard, with fenced in yard, fire pit, nestled by trees. Walking distance to 3 ponds, Waveland Park and award winning Lake Forest schools. Priced to sell, you will not find a house as updated at this price point in the "Ponds" neighborhood in Lake Forest!

If convenience is important to you, see this home. Located in the historic district, this sturdy stucco home feature 11 rooms, a full basement including family room, 5th bedroom, large laundry and work room. There is a study and full bath on the 1st floor and 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Wood floors throughout except the stainless and granite kitchen. Too many upgrades to mention. Situated close to town, train, bike trail, Lake Forest beach and pavilions. Near Lake Forest High School, Sheridan school, library and Gorton Center. 2 car garage with new floor, driveway, patio with fire pit, storage bldg., fence, upstairs HVAC, basement family room, washer & dryer, dishwasher and gutters. This home is much larger than it appears and has low taxes. An updated historic gem.

Location and charm all in one! This is it! Welcome home to this vintage colonial on highly sought after Atteridge Road in East Lake Forest. Walk to restaurants, shopping and train on historical Market Square. One street North of West Park and walking distance to the lake. Minutes to Sheridan Elementary, Deerpath Middle and Lake Forest High School. Beautifully accented by arched doorways, window seats and high ceilings. Updated kitchen, bathrooms and basement rec-room. Cozy sunroom/office with built-ins overlooking deep private backyard with new custom cedar fence. Professionally landscaped. Room for expansion! Add'l updates include: Space PAC 2013, New Boiler Motor in 2013, New Water Heater 2017, Custom Cedar Fence 2018, Second Closet added in Master Bedroom, Freshly painted rooms.

Come enjoy Stonebridge located in Conway Farms as part of the Conway Farms Golf Course community. This Ranch is located on a quiet cul-de-sac with views of open space. This home features Hardwood floors. 9 foot & Volume ceilings. Great Room/Dining Room features Fireplace and patio doors to rear patio to enjoy the summer evenings. Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Appliances. Breakfast area off of kitchen features bay window. Gracious Master Suite with Oversized Custom Walk-in Closet & Spacious Luxury Bath with Granite & Custom Super-shower. Plantation Shutters. Large Laundry/Mud Room with plenty of counters, cabinets & closet. Unfinished Basement with tall ceilings available for finishing. Additional crawl space for even more storage. Come enjoy this resort style living with low maintenance. No snow or lawn care necessary.

Designed by Walter Frazier, this "New Formalist" Palladian Villa's classic/modernist design blends spectacularly with 3.6 acres of manicured grounds. The masterpiece lakefront estate has 7 bedrooms, 5 fireplaces, walnut floors, de Giulio kitchen, 10 baths and a 3 car heated garage. The floor plan flows effortlessly and features a solarium, green house and floor to ceiling original steel sliding glass doors along the entire lakeside. Even the tree house has lake views! The stunning pool & pool house villa with basement are set off the master suite. This pristine property features a fully mature & secure bluff, 400 ft. of private beach and a rare grandfathered boathouse. Extensive restoration has been performed by famed Vinci Hamp Architects, Inc and Futurity, Inc. Mesmerizing lake views, a beach, a forest, a bluff, a home, a location: an estate of this caliber is a rare gem. This is an exceptional example of Walter Frazier's genius that transitions perfectly into the 21st Century.

Move right in to this SPECTACULAR custom built home! Tucked back over 200 feet off Beverly Place to a gorgeous secluded retreat on almost ONE and a HALF acres. Fabulous space for everyone in this home: office, den, sun room, work shop, craft area and walkout rec room in basement. Large gourmet kitchen with island, walk in pantry and breakfast room. Two story family room with handsome limestone fireplace. Bright open staircase with multiple picture windows set the tone of this Architectural unique home. Second staircase gives private access up to the bedrooms. Over 9 foot ceilings in finished basement with backstair case leading from garage to work shop or storage area. Ideal second floor laundry room with great closet. Each bedroom hosts walk-in closets and extra large one in the master suite. Sun room over looks beautiful wooded back yard and blue stone tiered patio

Beautiful English tudor set on 1.19 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds w/gate entry & wrought iron fence. Rich hardwood flrs in Living & Dining Rooms w/ an abundance of windows letting in loads of sunlight & views of nature. Large eat-in Kitchen w/Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf range, loads of cabinetry & counters & sliders to backyard. Adjacent Family Rm w/vaulted ceilings, skylights, brick surround fireplace & a wall of sliders to deck. Fabulous Office or Art Studio w/cathedral beamed ceilings, pine flooring & built-ins. Master Suite w/updated shower & spacious closets. Add'l 3 BRs each w/uniquely charming features & share an updated Hall BA. Finished BSMT w/Recreation Rm,Craft Rm, 5th BR, full BA, Exercise Rm & tons of storage. Other highlights: huge 3 car garage, crown molding, 2 HVAC systems, newer water heater, stone walkways, home generator, newer windows & more. Just blocks to parks,schools & minutes to I-94 & Metra.

Beautiful E. Lake Forest ranch in a tranquil & quiet neighborhood close to parks and the lake on 3/4+ acre w/fenced in yard. Spacious rooms w/ hardwood floors in most rooms, & built-in cabinetry throughout! Gracious foyer that leads to expansive sun filled living room w/fireplace & private study w/huge windows to backyard. Large master suite w/fireplace, walk-in closet w/expanded master bathroom & main level laundry. Family room w/fireplace & views of the beautiful backyard. An entertainer's delight w/a formal dining room & step outside to the extensive patio in a private park-like setting. Cooks kitchen w/adjacent light & bright breakfast/sunroom with built-ins. 2 additional bedrooms share a full bath plus an additional pdr rm in the hall. 2 car attached, heated garage w/storage space & exterior parking area.The partially fin. basement has a 2nd laundry, full bathroom, wrapping room, utility rm, & living area w/ storage & cedar closets. The possibilities are endless in this ranch home

You'll be impressed with this handsome custom brick home on a beautiful 1.25 acre lot. Rich architectural details & a high level of finish thru-out including a dramatic 2 story foyer w/new Carrera marble floors & custom balusters, 10' ceilings on 1st flr, a library w/built-ins, gourmet kitchen w/center island, work station & lg eating area opening to the vaulted ceiling family room plus 2 powder rms & a nicely appointed laundry/mud rm. The 2nd flr has a beautiful master suite w/tray ceiling, luxurious bath & a private sitting rm, plus 3 lg bedrms. The incredible lower level boasts a 5th bedrm/full bath, a rec rm w/kitchenette, a media rm, an exercise rm, & a spacious sitting rm. Beautifully decorated & impeccably maintained. All on a gorgeous landscaped 1.25 acre property w/bluestone patio & brick walkways. Just move in & enjoy this lovely home.

Exquisite stone, stucco and copper European manor home set on a premium, lush lot w/private backyard and pond. Meticulously designed and maintained with richly detailed millwork and finishes throughout. Elegance abounds from the grand 3 story iron staircase, 5 stone fireplaces, gorgeous kitchen w/ high-end appliances and dramatic wet bar. Luxurious master retreat with incredible spa bath. Elegant lower level w/radiant heated limestone floors, fireplace, home theater, kitchen and additional bedroom and bath. Wrap around extensive stone patio w/built-in SS grill.

This classic home, built in 1928, features distinguished architectural features throughout. The welcoming foyer with decorative niches & arched doorways leads to the gracious living room featuring wood floors, deep crown moldings, a handsome fireplace, & four sets of original French doors -- one opening to the conservatory with bead board ceiling -- which is a lovely spot to enjoy the ambiance of the private yard with bluestone patio with knee wall, crushed bluestone walkways, & fire pit. You will enjoy the chef's kitchen with custom built, full-height cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a gas Dacor range & Sub Zero glass-front refrigerator, Carerra marble counters, & a subway tile backsplash. The second level features four bedrooms & four full baths. The master bedroom suite enjoys two closets & a private porch. The marble baths enjoys his & hers vanities, a walk-in shower, radiant floor heat, & a dressing area. This brick home features a slate roof & copper gutters.

Full brick home with great flow and character. Gourmet kitchen open to large family room featuring a Lannon Stone raised hearth fireplace and hardwood floors. First floor bedroom with full bath. Family lockers near garage and back entrances. Ample cabinet space. Freshly painted. Fully fenced private yard. Wooded lot just under 1.5 acre. Updated baths, windows and finished basement. Ready for immediate occupancy.

Updated grand country estate near to transportation. Gourmet kitchen. Freshly refinished hardwood flooring, updated baths and neutral paint throughout. Stunning entertainment spaces, several private retreat rooms. Exclusive courtyard with a vista of over 1.3 acre lot. First floor master, and second floor master. Don't miss the library, or the loft spaces. Like no other. Immediate occupancy possible.

** MOTIVATED SELLER, bring an offer!! Now on the market for the first time in almost 50 years, this Mid-Century Modern gem combines a fantastic spacious floor plan with an unbeatable location -- set back amongst mature oak trees with a sweeping front lawn. Four bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, the 5,222 square foot layout fits today's buyer design preferences for open concept living. Perfect for entertaining, full height glass windows and doors across the back of the home integrate the interior with the exterior, and extend the home's living and entertaining spaces into the large, private, rear yard, including patio, pool and lawn. Solidly built, well maintained, and still having many of the original hallmarks of mid-century design, this home is ready for the next owner to make it their own. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! Property being sold 'AS IS'.

Unbelievable brick beauty w/close to 8000 sq. ft. of finished living area - FOR UNDER $1MIL! Only about 20 years young, located at the end of a majestic, private, tree lined cul-de sac, this stately Neo Georgian home will knock your socks off! Mature & enchanting 1.37 acre lot w/custom landscaping, circular keyhole driveway, and flagstone walkway to brick-paver patio. Double door entry, two story foyer w/volume ceiling and open floor plan. Sparkling custom kitchen, with Viking & Thermador appliances, breakfast room, & island with wet bar. Custom trim & crown moulding throughout. Casement windows throughout. Unbelievable space (60' x 30') in the finished basement w/wine cellar, wet bar, rec room, brick fireplace, guest bedroom & full bathroom. Exterior access from basement to yard. Unbelievable home for this price! Don't miss!

This fabulous Howard Van Doren Shaw home is distinguished by its overall quality of details, design, materials and craftsmanship. Awarded the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation award in 2009 for Rehabilitation, the meticulous updates & complete renovation were completed in 2008 to create a sense of warmth, elegance, luxury & comfort. This beautiful 16 room, 6 bedroom, 6.2 bath home is set on 1.61 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of east Lake Forest. The best of both worlds, historic yet new, 2 blocks from the Lake. In 2008, new windows & doors, new gourmet kitchen w/ high-end appliances, new mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems, new insulation, finishes & mouldings, new roof, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, & so much more. Wonderful finished lower level w/ a spa bath, exercise area, recreation area, media area, & 2nd laundry rm. Attached, heated garage, 2nd floor laundry rm & expansive finished 3rd flr w/ bedroom, full bath & game rm/office

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!

Location is everything! Wonderful home on wooded corner lot in desirable Whispering Oaks. 1st floor Master Suite with luxury bath and large walk-in closet. Gourmet kitchen with center island and large palladium windows overlooking the deck and yard. Family room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace and wet bar. Formal Living Room with gas log fireplace. 5 bedrooms and office on the 2nd floor with Full bath and a 1/2 bath. Walk-out lower level with Rec Room and full bath. Hardwood floors through-out, front and back staircases, and 3 car garage! Loads of storage!

Rare opportunity to restore this unique Mid Century Modern ranch situated on 2.47 acre of land on the highly sought after the historic Onwentsia Road. Endless possibilities here, and potential to create your own beautiful estate. Property offers in-ground pool, a pond and 3 car garage. The one floor living in this surrounded by large windows and high ceilings interior, skylights and open living area with fireplace and pool view adds to this relaxing environment. Brand new HVAC system was just installed plus the home offers radiant heated floors. Close to town, train, and excellent award winning schools. Property to be solid in as-is condition

Dramatic contemporary home poised on a gorgeous 3/4 acre lot with a pool, waterfall, bluestone patio with pergola & stone wood burning fireplace. Warm inviting interior with great flow, vaulted beamed ceilings, skylights and floor to ceiling windows. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters flows easily to the dining room and great room with wood burning fireplace, and access to the wrap around deck overlooking pool & grounds. Generous master suite with updated bath w/ separate shower, whirlpool & double sinks. Three additional family bedrooms and 1st floor laundry complete the first floor. The walk out lower level offers 2000 square feet of entertaining and living space with easy aces to the outdoors. It features large rec room w/ fireplace and wet bar, media and exercise rooms, office/5th bedroom & full bath. Great family friendly neighborhood in Everett Elementary School district.

Renovated in 2019, this brick & cedar home features hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, moldings, new gourmet kitchen with brand new appliances (Wolf, Miele, Kitchen Aid, Jenn-Air), quartz counter tops, light cabinetry, family rm w/11 ft. tray ceiling, fireplace, French doors, bay windows, Luxurious 1st floor Master Suite, new furnaces & AC, fabulous finished basement w/grand recreation room, bedroom & full bath. Boasts new epoxy flooring in heated garage, grand driveway of brick pavers and back yard patio of pavers. Basement and bedrooms have brand-new Karastan carpeting. It's freshly painted throughout in new decor colors so it is ready to move right in. Situated in coveted Conway Farms, a 380 acre community of beautifully landscaped common areas, which include walking paths, park, tennis courts and outdoor pool. Just steps to the renown Conway Farms Golf Club. Easy access to Tollway, Metra station, and new Northwestern hospital. Excellent Lake Forest Schools. Conway living at its best!

Stunning craftsmanship & modern upgrades adorn this beautiful home, nestled in the sought-after Fairway Estates neighborhood! Custom moldings, granite counters & hardwood floors are just a few of the finest details. Welcoming foyer greets you w/ open views into the FR adorned w/ serene backyard views, vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace. Formal LR boasts wood burning fireplace, crown molding & neutral paint. Spacious dining room presents a chandelier & alcove w/ bonus storage space, ideal for hosting! Top-of-the-line kitchen presents custom white cabinetry, SS appliances, island, eating area, wet-bar & open concept layout into the family room. Mudroom/laundry & 1/2 bath complete main level. Master suite is spacious graced w/ crown molding, 2 WIC's & ensuite w/ radiant heated floors, jacuzzi tub & double vanity. 3 addtl beds each generously sized. Finished bsmnt is adorned w/ rec area & ample play space. Enjoy outdoor living w/ brick paver patio, private views & immaculate landscaping!

Looking for your own private oasis? Come experience this gorgeous home situated on a secluded, professionally-landscaped 1.43 acre lot on semi-private street- only 4 homes. New in-ground pool, brick patio w/ fireplace & private pond with beach surrounded by trees. The fully renovated interior boasts 7900+ sq ft with 6 beds, 6.1 baths and has been transformed to appeal to today's buyer. The versatile floorplan is perfect for entertaining: formal entry flows to huge dining area, family room, sunroom, living, renovated kitchen and breakfast area. Second floor houses 4 large beds including master suite with sitting area & fireplace, stone bath and custom 17x11 walk in closet. Total of 4 fireplaces throughout. Lower level features gaming area, wet bar, room for 300+ btl wine cellar, 2 beds, home gym, luxury baths & steam shower. Heated garage with epoxy floor perfect for the most discerning car enthusiast. Fantastic location surrounded by golf courses, NW hospitals & schools, Market Square.