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$1,295,000
42 Days On Site

490 S Waukegan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
5
Beds
4
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
3,658
SqFt
$354
/SqFt
1977
Built
County:
Lake
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Stunning fully updated home secluded on nearly one and a half acres in beautiful Lake Forest! This modern farmhouse gut renovated in 2022 with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms - is what you have been waiting for! Greeted by warm front porch, you enter into the lovely foyer which is open to a bright formal living room with electric fireplace, tucked away private office with gas fireplace, and nicely sized dining room with storage closet. The sun-filled gourmet kitchen features custom white cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar and breakfast table nook, large pantry - opens to pretty family room with gas fireplace and sliding glass doors that overlook patio & backyard! The first floor also features an oversized laundry and mud room, a guest bedroom with gorgeous hall bathroom, and an attached 2.5 car garage. Upstairs you will find a peaceful primary suite with two walk in closets and spa-like bathroom with huge dual vanity, soaking tub, and nice shower. Three large family bedrooms round out the second floor - one with an en suite bath while two share a lovely hall bath. Huge finished basement with plentiful recreation space & entertaining space - plus tons of storage! Amazing backyard with great patio, covered pergola with tv, fire pit area, swing set, basketball hoop, and lots of yard. Located in desirable Lake Forest, this home is just minutes away from great schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment!

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Price 
$1,295,000
Days On Site 
42 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,658 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
1.46 Acres
Year Built 
1977
MLS® Number 
12373311
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$18,960.7
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a month agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.46
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2.5
Parking 
AsphaltConcreteGarage Door OpenerOn SiteAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2.5
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Below 
1350
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range Hood
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving RoomWood BurningElectricGas Log
Fireplaces 
3
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Entrance FoyerOpen Floorplan
Laundry Features 
Main LevelIn UnitSink
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 14X14Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 17X15Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 18X12Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 14X13Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 13X15Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 22X15Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 15X14Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 18X15Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Custom Cabinetry,Pantry,Updated Kitchen
Laundry 
Dimensions - 10X10Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 20X14Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 20X14Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 14X15Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 50X28Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Fiber Cement
Lot Features 
Landscaped
Other Structures 
Pergola
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
MLS Area 
Lake Forest
School District 
Lake Forest High School
Township 
West Deerfield
Schools
School District
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Everett Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate



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