856 Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$770,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 2,553 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $293 |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1914 |
| Property Taxes: | $9,201 |
| Days On Market: | 984 |
| Lot Size: | 0,16 |
Description
If location matters, then this is the house for you! This delightful east Lake Forest bungalow is just steps to town, train & West Park. The enclosed front porch welcomes you to this surprisingly spacious home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a separate den & a finished basement with rec room, office & laundry. This designer's own home has been thoughtfully updated, including new electrical, updated plumbing, renovated baths including a spectacular new 2nd floor bath, new upstairs windows, refinished hardwood floors, as well as beautiful designer finishes/touches throughout. Extensive exterior renovations include a new front entrance, exterior painting, a new patio and professionally landscaped yard. Charm & location meet at 856 Oakwood Ave!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1914 | |
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| No | |
| 0.16 |
| Lake | |
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| — / Not Applicable | |
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| 11720656 | |
| 12283110220000 |
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct, 2020 | Sold | $501,000 | MRED MLS |
| 15 Aug, 2020 | Under contract | $529,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $543,500 | MRED MLS |
| 20 Apr, 2020 | Listed for sale | $548,500 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Apr, 2023 | Sold | $770,000 | MRED MLS |
| 17 Feb, 2023 | Under contract | $749,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Feb, 2023 | Listed for sale | $749,000 | MRED MLS |
| 26 Oct, 2025 | Under contract | $899,000 | MRED MLS |
| 24 Oct, 2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —Rooms: —
Basement Description: Finished
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
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| 51 X 137 | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,062 |
| 2023 | $9,201 |
| 2025 | $11,383 |
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