1137 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$1,167,500

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,992
Cost/Sqft: $627
Beds: 3
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1947
Property Taxes: $10,682
Days On Market: 126
Lot Size: 0,15
Map
Street View

Description

Beautifully Renovated Two-Story Home Perfectly situated in the heart of East Lake Forest, this impeccably renovated two-story residence-completely updated in 2018-offers a harmonious blend of classic sophistication and contemporary comfort. Just steps from the beach, charming downtown, train station, scenic bike paths, and Lake Forest High School, the location is truly without equal. The main level welcomes you with a warm and inviting living room featuring custom built-ins, ideal for displaying cherished decor and housing media with style. This space flows effortlessly into a thoughtfully designed kitchen, which opens to a sun-drenched dining area-perfect for both daily living and entertaining. A private home office, enclosed with stylish sliding barn doors, provides a quiet retreat for work or study. A full bathroom completes the well-appointed first floor. Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms offer comfort and versatility, including a serene primary suite with a spa-inspired bath boasting a walk-in shower, soaking tub, and double vanities. The finished basement adds even more functional living space with a cozy family room, a well-equipped laundry room with utility sink, a fourth bedroom, and a half bath-ideal for guests, in-laws, or extended family. With its seamless blend of elegant design, thoughtful updates, and premier location, this home embodies the very best of Lake Forest living. Photos being taken May 7.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1947
No
0.15
Lake
— / Not Applicable
12349357
12283060030000

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:
5 Sep, 2025 Sold $1,167,500 MRED MLS
12 Jul, 2025 Under contract $1,249,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $1,265,000 MRED MLS
5 May, 2025 Listed for sale $1,295,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
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: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
60X136X40X131
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $10,682

Nearby Similar Homes

1251 Edgewood Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$745,000
3 beds / 2.2 baths / 1,856 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1963
1151

847 Mckinley Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$2,295,000
3 beds / 4.1 baths / 3,900 ft2
Single Family / Built: 2018
124

1551 Mckinley Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$469,000
3 beds / 2.0 baths / 1,412 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1951
17

873 Summit Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$1,325,000
4 beds / 2.2 baths / 2,948 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1923
82

285 Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$4,300,000
7 beds / 7.1 baths / 8,135 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1982
6

1539 Greenleaf Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$679,000
2 beds / 2.1 baths / 2,315 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1953
32

Nearby Sold Comparables

285 Rose Terrace, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$949,000
3 beds / 3.1 baths / 0 ft2
Single Family / Built: —
6944

285 Rose Terrace, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$425,000
3 beds / 4.1 baths / 1,663 ft2
Single Family / Built: —
4868

285 Rose Terrace, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$1,189,000
4 beds / 5.2 baths / 2,734 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1910
1676

285 Rose Terrace, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$1,399,000
4 beds / 5.1 baths / 2,734 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1910
1288

293 Rose Terrace, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$675,000
3 beds / 2.1 baths / 2,116 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1920
1735

1107 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$449,900
3 beds / 2.1 baths / 2,100 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1925
6022


Contact Agent

Listing Provided By

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty