689 Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$599,000

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 1,623
Cost/Sqft: $369
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1953
Property Taxes: $8,250
Days On Market: 25
Lot Size: 0,17
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Description

This charming and thoughtfully updated cottage lives larger than it appears and offers generous living space in a prime East Lake Forest location. Just minutes from vibrant downtown, shops, restaurants and beach, this move-in ready home combines comfort and convenience. The open-concept main level creates an inviting flow, featuring a generous family room and a recently remodeled kitchen with an island and abundant cabinet space. Perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The sun filled dining room showcases a picture window and seamless access to the expansive, south facing deck which overlooks the landscaped yard. Plus, a two-car garage. Two well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space and an updated bathroom complete the main level, highlighted by gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. The finished lower level provides exceptional additional living space, including a recreation room, a large bedroom with tons of storage, a laundry room, full bathroom, and another versatile bedroom ideal for home office or exercise room. An incredible opportunity to enjoy a meticulously improved home in a sought after location!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1953
No
0.17
Lake
— / Not Applicable
12566895
12334090990000

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:
27 Apr, 2010 Sold $260,000 MRED MLS
9 Apr, 2010 Under contract $259,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $272,500 MRED MLS
6 Oct, 2009 Listed for sale $349,500 MRED MLS
31 Oct, 2022 Sold $450,000 MRED MLS
25 Sep, 2022 Under contract $450,000 MRED MLS
19 Sep, 2022 Listed for sale $450,000 MRED MLS
14 Feb, 2026 Under contract $599,000 MRED MLS
13 Feb, 2026 Listed for sale $599,000 MRED MLS
5 Mar, 2026 Listed for sale $0 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 2
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
52.9X147X52.8X156.9
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2010 $5,587
2022 $6,728
2026 $8,250

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