ActivePrice Reduced

$1,500,000

$1,575,000
461 Clover Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds4 Baths5,788 sqft57 days
461 Clover Avenue·Lake Forest, IL 60045
5Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
5,788Sq Ft
1985Year Built
About This Home

Set on a lush 1.4-acre parcel adjacent to Deerpath Golf Course, this classic brick Georgian in East Lake Forest offers exceptional privacy, timeless architecture, and extensive modern updates. With nearly 5,800 square feet of finished living space (including the basement), the home has been thoughtfully renovated to feel current and move-in ready. The main level balances formal and casual living, featuring elegant living and dining rooms, a generous family room anchored by gas fireplace, and expansive Andersen 400-series patio doors that connect seamlessly to the outdoors. Great circular flow on the first floor. A light-filled private office with built-ins, French doors, and skylights provides a perfect work-from-home retreat. A first-floor bedroom with a full bath offers ideal flexibility for guests, an au pair, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the second level includes four spacious bedrooms, three with walk-in closets, along with two updated bathrooms and a LG washer and dryer, one of two laundry areas in the home. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, oversized shower, refined hardware, and abundant closet space including dual additional closets. The fully finished lower level expands the living area with a large recreation room, bar area, and game area (pool table included), all finished with engineered flooring. A second laundry area and the opportunity to add another bedroom and bathroom make this space exceptionally versatile. A separate storage area was recently added. At the heart of the home is a chef's eat-in kitchen, designed by Studio 41 and outfitted with premium Omega cherry cabinetry, granite counters, solid granite sink, and top-tier appliances including a Viking range with high-capacity hood, new Sub Zero fridge, new Maytag dishwasher, and dual-temperature wine cooler. Oversized patio doors open to a new concrete patio surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens and vibrant flower beds. Recent improvements are extensive and include refinished hardwood floors in a modern smokey gray tone, updated millwork and French doors, new solid-core interior doors and hardware, upgraded lighting throughout including a foyer chandelier, new baseboards, new stair runner, rebuilt code-compliant egress window, updated stair spindles, refreshed landscaping with underground sprinklers, and epoxy-coated three-car attached garage. Two expansive side yards-each approximately half an acre-offer exceptional potential for a pool, pool house, or separate in-law residence. Major mechanical updates include new furnaces (2024), new sump pumps (2022), new electrical panel (2023), and more. Located minutes from downtown Lake Forest, the lakefront, library, dining, shopping, and top-rated schools, this home delivers privacy, space, and convenience.

MLS# 12615805Listed April 22, 2026ResidentialGeorgian
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms4
Full Baths3
Half Baths1
Total Rooms12

Size & Structure

Living Area5,788 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces1
Year Built1985
Lot Size1.362 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipShields
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$1,500,000
Original Price$1,575,000
Price / Sq Ft$259
Annual Taxes (2024)$26,594
Monthly Tax Est.$2,216
Parcel #12321030050000
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorRange HoodOtherFront Controls on Range/Cooktop

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced AirZoned

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Upper LevelIn UnitMultiple LocationsSink

Fireplace

Gas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Shake

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

Patio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Electric

200+ Amp Service

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

SidewalksStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Sheridan Elementary School
District: 67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
District: 67
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$26,594
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$2,216
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$259
per square foot
Price Reduced by $75,000
Original list price: $1,575,000
Property Location

461 Clover Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045Lake County

$1,500,000
$259 / sqft
461 Clover Avenue
5 bd4 ba5,788 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
57 days on market
3-car garage
1 fireplace
1.362 acres
$26,594/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
Price reduced $75,000
$10,099
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$7,883/mo
Property Tax
$2,216/mo
$1,500,000
20% — $300,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,200,000
Down Payment
$300,000

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

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Lauren Mitrick Wood
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