940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$1,950,000

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 7,050
Cost/Sqft: $277
Beds: 5
Baths: 6
Year Built: 1988
Property Taxes: $22,247
Days On Market: 2
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

This impeccably updated French Country home is truly move-in ready. Set on a serene 1.38-acre wooded lot with outstanding curb appeal, the property features a brand new composite roof and gutters, professional landscaping, expansive bluestone patios, a stunning professional grade outdoor kitchen and beautifully manicured, woodland gardens. Exceptional interior amenities include a timeless chef's kitchen with refreshed cabinetry and Sub Zero refrigeration, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and a luxurious primary suite with a newer bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a first-floor guest suite with a steam room, hardwood floors throughout, a heated three-car garage with EV charger, main floor and upstairs laundry and a finished basement offering an additional bedroom and bath, media room, recreation space, and abundant storage. A spacious floor plan and elegant finishes seamlessly blend comfort and sophistication, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a turnkey lifestyle in one of Lake Forest's most desirable settings.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1988
No
Lake
0 / Not Applicable
12565703
16081070240000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Cherokee 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:
5 Mar, 2026 Under contract $1,950,000 MRED MLS
4 Mar, 2026 Listed for sale $1,950,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Second Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 6
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Double Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
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Other Specifics

3
60113
Pull Down Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $22,247

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