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$800,000

1165 Fairview Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 Beds4 Baths0 sqft6 days
1165 Fairview Avenue·Lake Forest, IL 60045
3Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1986Year Built
About This Home

Luxury NorthShore living at its finest in this sophisticated move-in ready Lake Forest home. Elevated both in location and renovated design, this fully remodeled home offers 3 well-appointed bedrooms and 2.2 bathrooms, including a finished basement. Find yourself greeted by an inviting open concept floor plan and foyer that leads seamlessly into the bright kitchen and living/dining spaces with newer hardwood floors and expansive open windows throughout the entire home that give you views of your private backyard from every direction. In the heart of the home is the stylish and re-designed chef's kitchen, which features upgraded cabinetry, sleek stainless-steel appliances, white quartz countertops, a professional-grade gas cooktop, and access to the back deck. The spacious sun-drenched living room has its own charming gas fireplace with an adjoining dedicated dining area and multiple-door access to the backyard, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. You'll also find an updated powder bathroom and mudroom with custom cubbies that lead into an oversized attached 2-car garage, which has access to generous attic storage and door access to the side yard/backyard. Upstairs a luxurious primary suite awaits you - a spa-like bathroom that includes dual vanity sinks with marble countertops and 2 skylights, plus 2 custom-built walk-in closets. 2 additional guest bedrooms, each with their own generous closet space, also share a newly updated hall bathroom complete with a large dual vanity and marble countertop, skylight, and tub/shower combo. For those seeking an additional living and entertainment space, there is a fully finished basement complete with an additional 4th bedroom/flex space, a speakeasy-like bar, powder bathroom, and laundry room equipped with a newer Whirlpool High-Efficiency washer and dryer. Step outside to the luscious, expansive, and secluded fenced backyard, an entertainer's paradise with a large composite deck, firepit, treehouse, and shed. There's also a new concrete patio space for grilling and an extended side yard. This beautiful home offers a lifestyle of ease and accessibility, with its proximity to 2 Metra train stations, upscale shopping, 200 acres of developed parks, top rated schools, delightful restaurants and numerous scenic nature trails with close access to a 29-acre private beach along Lake Michigan. Renovations Completed: 2016 roof; 2019 AC/furnace, compression-sealed doors and windows; 2019-2020 all interiors; 2022 asphalt driveway; 2023 side fences and professional landscaping; 2024 concrete patio/sidewalk, sump pump, and dishwasher.

MLS# 12334966Listed April 10, 2025ResidentialColonial
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms4
Full Baths2
Half Baths2
Total Rooms7

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1986
Lot Size0.333 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipWest Deerfield
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$800,000
Annual Taxes (2023)$7,637
Monthly Tax Est.$636
Parcel #16082120130000
Interior Features

Appliances

MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopOvenRange Hood

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Laundry Closet

Fireplace

Gas Log
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Frame

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

Deck

Lot Features

LandscapedMature Trees
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

200+ Amp Service

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedAttachedOwnedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

Park
Schools
Elementary
Cherokee Elementary School
District: 67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
District: 67
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$7,637
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$636
per month
Property Location

1165 Fairview Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045Lake County

$800,000
1165 Fairview Avenue
3 bd4 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
6 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
0.333 acres
$7,637/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$4,841
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$4,204/mo
Property Tax
$636/mo
$800,000
20% — $160,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$640,000
Down Payment
$160,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Magellan Marketing Group LLC
Agent: Alexander Caras
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