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1140 Highland AVE Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Key Details
Sold Price $800,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,488 sqft
Price per Sqft $321
Subdivision Lake Forest Heights
MLS Listing ID 12412222
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1987
Annual Tax Amount $14,622
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.337 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Welcome to 1140 Highland Avenue! An exceptional contemporary ranch offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience in highly sought-after Lake Forest. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1/3-acre lot, this light-filled home boasts 2,488 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and gleaming hardwood floors that enhance its open, airy feel. Step into the spacious living and dining areas where walls of windows fill the home with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large center island, and ample cabinetry, ideal for cooking, entertaining, or casual family meals. The primary suite is a private retreat with custom dual closets and a newer remodeled en suite bath complete with heated floors, dual vanities, ceramic tile, and a separate walk-in shower. The finished lower level offers incredible flexibility, with a full bathroom, a large recreation space, and the potential to create a fourth bedroom, home office, or gym. Additional features include a modern security system, professionally landscaped grounds, and all the finishes that make a lovely home. Located near West Lake Forest's charming shops, restaurants, and Metra train station, with easy access to major highways, this home is ideally situated for both everyday living and commuting. You're also just minutes from Lake Forest schools, beautiful parks, forest preserves, and the vibrant boutiques and dining of historic downtown Lake Forest and Market Square.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Forest
Interior
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Log
Laundry Main Level
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Building
Building Description Cedar, No
Sewer Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Structure Type Cedar
New Construction false
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Cherokee Elementary School
Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School
High Schools Lake Forest High School
School District 67 , 67, 115
Others
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Allyson Hohman of Baird & Warner
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