887 Summit Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$1,445,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,550
Cost/Sqft: $529
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1915
Property Taxes: $13,339
Days On Market: 268
Lot Size: 0,16
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Description

Welcome to 887 Summit Avenue in the heart of Lake Forest! This home was completely renovated in 2016 down to the studs offering a spacious floor plan with high ceilings, abundant natural light, new windows, new electrical wiring and high-end finishes throughout its 2,550 square feet. The home features four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, including a master suite with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom with generous shower. You'll love the many features of this home including; smart house tech with dual HVAC Ecobee thermostats , programable Lutron light switches that allow sequenced flexible light programing, Sonos music system with wireless app controlled music through house speakers & Sonos amplifiers. The open floor plan encompasses a large living room, formal dining area, family room with fireplace and gourmet white kitchen with quartz countertops and high-end appliances. There are French doors opening to the backyard with a brick patio and plenty of room for a swing set. The convenient mudroom area has handsome cubbies for optimal organization and there is a 2nd floor laundry! The full basement and floored garage attic provides additional storage space( heavy duty metal shelving included). The front porch takes full advantage of the location and enjoys western views to beloved West Park with a neighborhood playground, tennis courts, baseball diamond, grassy fields and a wintertime ice-skating rink & warming house ! This amazing beautifully renovated home in walk to town location offers all the coveted nearby amenities that are on your "must have" list including shopping, restaurants, train, library and schools. Don't miss your opportunity to live in this beautifully renovated home overlooking the park!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1915
No
0.16
Lake
0 / Not Applicable
12257895
12283110050000

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:
21 Mar, 2019 Sold $842,500 MRED MLS
28 Feb, 2019 Under contract $875,000 MRED MLS
11 Feb, 2019 Listed for sale $875,000 MRED MLS
14 Feb, 2025 Sold $1,445,000 MRED MLS
18 Jan, 2025 Under contract $1,350,000 MRED MLS
17 Dec, 2024 Listed for sale $1,350,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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: Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

2
Asphalt
50 X 134
Finished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2019 $14,263
2025 $13,339

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