490 Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$1,385,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,658
Cost/Sqft: $354
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1977
Property Taxes: $18,961
Days On Market: 156
Lot Size: 1,46
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Description

Stunning fully updated home secluded on nearly one and a half acres in beautiful Lake Forest! This modern farmhouse gut renovated in 2022 with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms - is what you have been waiting for! Greeted by warm front porch, you enter into the lovely foyer which is open to a bright formal living room with electric fireplace, tucked away private office with gas fireplace, and nicely sized dining room with storage closet. The sun-filled gourmet kitchen features custom white cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar and breakfast table nook, large pantry - opens to pretty family room with gas fireplace and sliding glass doors that overlook patio & backyard! The first floor also features an oversized laundry and mud room, a guest bedroom with gorgeous hall bathroom, and an attached 2.5 car garage. Upstairs you will find a peaceful primary suite with two walk in closets and spa-like bathroom with huge dual vanity, soaking tub, and nice shower. Three large family bedrooms round out the second floor - one with an en suite bath while two share a lovely hall bath. Huge finished basement with plentiful recreation space & entertaining space - plus tons of storage! Amazing backyard with great patio, covered pergola with tv, fire pit area, swing set, basketball hoop, and lots of yard. Located in desirable Lake Forest, this home is just minutes away from great schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1977
No
1.46
Lake
— / Not Applicable
12373311
16064010060000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Everett 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:
12 May, 2023 Sold $1,055,000 MRED MLS
25 Mar, 2023 Under contract $1,099,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $1,149,000 MRED MLS
13 Mar, 2023 Listed for sale $1,149,000 MRED MLS
17 Jul, 2025 Sold $1,385,000 MRED MLS
29 May, 2025 Under contract $1,295,000 MRED MLS
27 May, 2025 Listed for sale $1,295,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Garden Tub,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2.5
250 X 240 X 273 X 273
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2023 $15,885
2025 $18,961

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