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$1,065,000
2 Days On Site

1156 Mount Vernon Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,574
SqFt
$298
/SqFt
1987
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
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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!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,065,000
Days On Site 
2 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,574 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1987
MLS® Number 
12492241
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$16,076
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
14 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Colonial
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenRangeDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposal
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomMaster BedroomGas Log
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Entrance FoyerVaulted Ceiling(s)Wet Bar
Laundry Features 
Main LevelSink
Window Features 
Skylight(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 15X14Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 14X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Second
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 24X23Level - Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 16X14Level - Main
Exercise Room 
Dimensions - 16X15Level - Basement
Family Room 
Dimensions - 26X14Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 28X16Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Island
Laundry 
Dimensions - 14X9Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 22X14Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 25X14Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 16X14Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 38X31Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BrickCedar
Exterior 
Fire Pit
Lot Features 
Wooded
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Asphalt
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
Lake Forest
School District 
Lake Forest High School
Township 
West Deerfield
Schools
School District
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty



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