285 Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$4,300,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 8,135
Cost/Sqft: $529
Beds: 7
Baths: 8
Year Built: 1982
Property Taxes: $62,319
Days On Market: 6
Lot Size: 2,02
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Description

Designed for today's active family, this private 2-acre estate combines recreation, relaxation, and refined style. The extensively renovated 8,135 sq. ft. brick residence borders Lake Forest Open Lands' Derwen Mawr Preserve, offering direct access to scenic trails and a short walk to downtown and the beach. Featuring 7 bedrooms, 7.1 baths, a luxurious primary suite with spa-quality marble bath, five en-suite bedrooms, a versatile third-floor guest or teen retreat, and a finished basement with wet bar and recreation space. The resort-style grounds include a heated year-round pool, tennis/sport court, expansive lawns, and a three-room apartment above the attached four-car garage. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience luxury. privacy, and convenience in one of the area's most desirable locations.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1982
No
2.02
Lake
— / Not Applicable
12404241
12322010330000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Sheridan Elementary School
67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
67 Not in DB
High School
Lake Forest High School
115 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
2 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $4,300,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms Above Ground: 7
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 8
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Other Specifics

4
210x490.13x150.27x486.48
Finished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $62,319

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