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$1,150,000

535 Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 Beds3 Baths2,146 sqft1 days
535 Waukegan Road·Lake Forest, IL 60045
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
2,146Sq Ft
1953Year Built
About This Home

Experience the ease of single-level living in this truly exceptional, fully updated ranch home in coveted east Lake Forest. Set behind a gated entry and fully enclosed with a brand-new privacy fence, this beautifully transformed home offers incredible curb appeal with a new wide circular asphalt driveway, bluestone paver walkway, welcoming front porch, new roof, new Hardie Board siding, new composite rear deck, and all-new high-end exterior landscaping. The attached 2-car garage features a new epoxy floor and custom wainscoting, while the spacious mudroom just off the garage includes a custom built-in bench and storage lockers and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating the perfect everyday entry and drop zone. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting hardwood floors throughout and a bright, open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen features stylish finishes, a generous peninsula with seating for four, and a charming breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room, creating a warm and connected central living space. The dining area is also open to the family room, offering a seamless layout for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living. This beautiful dining space features another custom banquette, flanked by built-in cabinetry for added function, storage, and character. Just off the family room, an incredible four-season sunroom offers another beautiful place to relax, entertain, or enjoy views of the backyard. The sunroom opens to the new composite rear deck and the fully fenced yard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home also includes a large laundry room and an incredibly thoughtful floor plan where no detail has been overlooked. The bedroom layout is both flexible and highly desirable. One bedroom with an en-suite bath is located just off the family room, making it ideal for guests, a private office, or an additional living suite. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath. The impressive primary suite offers oversized closets and a stunning new custom bathroom with a large shower, soaking tub, and towel warmer. A rare, move-in ready ranch, this home combines thoughtful design, high-quality updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, transportation, and all that east Lake Forest has to offer, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

MLS# 12658264Listed June 8, 2026ResidentialRanch
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths3
Half Baths0
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area2,146 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.340 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipShields
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$1,150,000
Price / Sq Ft$536
Annual Taxes (2025)$7,794
Monthly Tax Est.$650
Parcel #12312140020000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeDishwasherRefrigerator

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

Crawl Space

Laundry

Main Level
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Aluminum SidingVinyl SidingBrick

Roof

Asphalt

Patio & Porch

Deck
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Schools
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$7,794
Tax Year 2025
Monthly Tax Est.
$650
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$536
per square foot
Property Location

535 Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045Lake County

$1,150,000
$536 / sqft
535 Waukegan Road
4 bd3 ba2,146 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
1 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
0.340 acres
$7,794/yr taxes
$6,693
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$6,044/mo
Property Tax
$650/mo
$1,150,000
20% — $230,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$920,000
Down Payment
$230,000

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

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Cory Green
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