689 Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$600,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,623 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $369 |
| Beds: | 2 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1953 |
| Property Taxes: | $8,250 |
| Days On Market: | 234 |
| Lot Size: | 0,17 |
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 | |
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| 1953 | |
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| No | |
| 0.17 |
| Lake | |
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| — / Not Applicable | |
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| 12566895 | |
| 12334090990000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Sheridan Elementary School |
67 | — | |
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Middle School
Deer Path Middle School |
67 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 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 |
| 16 Mar, 2026 | Sold | $600,000 | MRED MLS |
| 14 Feb, 2026 | Under contract | $599,000 | MRED MLS |
| 13 Feb, 2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000 | MRED MLS |
| 13 Mar, 2026 | Under contract | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 5 Mar, 2026 | Listed for sale | $0 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 2
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Full Bathrooms: 2
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Bathroom in Basement: 1
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Other Specifics
| 2 | |
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| 52.9X147X52.8X156.9 | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2010 | $5,587 |
| 2022 | $6,728 |
| 2026 | $8,250 |
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