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$1,295,000

490 Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds4 Baths4,876 sqft3 days
490 Waukegan Road·Lake Forest, IL 60045
5Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
4,876Sq Ft
1977Year Built
About This Home

Stunning fully updated home secluded on nearly one and a half acres in beautiful Lake Forest! This modern farmhouse gut renovated in 2022 with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms - is what you have been waiting for! Greeted by warm front porch, you enter into the lovely foyer which is open to a bright formal living room with electric fireplace, tucked away private office with gas fireplace, and nicely sized dining room with storage closet. The sun-filled gourmet kitchen features custom white cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar and breakfast table nook, large pantry - opens to pretty family room with gas fireplace and sliding glass doors that overlook patio & backyard! The first floor also features an oversized laundry and mud room, a guest bedroom with gorgeous hall bathroom, and an attached 2.5 car garage. Upstairs you will find a peaceful primary suite with two walk in closets and spa-like bathroom with huge dual vanity, soaking tub, and nice shower. Three large family bedrooms round out the second floor - one with an en suite bath while two share a lovely hall bath. Huge finished basement with plentiful recreation space & entertaining space - plus tons of storage! Amazing backyard with great patio, covered pergola with tv, fire pit area, swing set, basketball hoop, and lots of yard. Located in desirable Lake Forest, this home is just minutes away from great schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment!

MLS# 12373311Listed May 27, 2025Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms4
Full Baths4
Half Baths0
Total Rooms11

Size & Structure

Living Area4,876 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces3
Year Built1977
Lot Size1.460 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipWest Deerfield
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$1,295,000
Price / Sq Ft$266
Annual Taxes (2024)$18,961
Monthly Tax Est.$1,580
Parcel #16064010060000
Interior Features

Appliances

MicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range Hood

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Main LevelIn UnitSink

Fireplace

Wood BurningElectricGas Log
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Fiber Cement

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

Landscaped
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

AsphaltConcreteGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Schools
Elementary
Everett Elementary School
District: 67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
District: 67
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$18,961
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,580
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$266
per square foot
Property Location

490 Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — Lake County

$1,295,000
$266 / sqft
490 Waukegan Road
5 bd4 ba4,876 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
3 days on market
3-car garage
3 fireplaces
1.460 acres
$18,961/yr taxes
$8,386
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$6,806/mo
Property Tax
$1,580/mo
$1,295,000
20% — $259,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,036,000
Down Payment
$259,000

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

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Katharine Hackett
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