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$1,950,000

940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds6 Baths7,050 sqft2 days
940 Mount Vernon Avenue·Lake Forest, IL 60045
5Bedrooms
6Bathrooms
7,050Sq Ft
1988Year Built
About This Home

This impeccably updated French Country home is truly move-in ready. Set on a serene 1.38-acre wooded lot with outstanding curb appeal, the property features a brand new composite roof and gutters, professional landscaping, expansive bluestone patios, a stunning professional grade outdoor kitchen and beautifully manicured, woodland gardens. Exceptional interior amenities include a timeless chef's kitchen with refreshed cabinetry and Sub Zero refrigeration, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and a luxurious primary suite with a newer bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a first-floor guest suite with a steam room, hardwood floors throughout, a heated three-car garage with EV charger, main floor and upstairs laundry and a finished basement offering an additional bedroom and bath, media room, recreation space, and abundant storage. A spacious floor plan and elegant finishes seamlessly blend comfort and sophistication, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a turnkey lifestyle in one of Lake Forest's most desirable settings.

MLS# 12565703Listed March 4, 2026ResidentialFrench Provincial
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms6
Full Baths5
Half Baths1
Total Rooms15

Size & Structure

Living Area7,050 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces2
Year Built1988
Lot Size60113

Location

CountyLake
TownshipWest Deerfield
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$1,950,000
Price / Sq Ft$277
Annual Taxes (2024)$22,247
Monthly Tax Est.$1,854
Parcel #16081070240000
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalCooktopOvenRange Hood

Flooring

HardwoodCarpetWood

Heating

Natural GasForced AirHeat PumpSep Heating Systems - 2+

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Main LevelUpper LevelElectric Dryer HookupIn UnitMultiple LocationsSink

Fireplace

Gas LogGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Vinyl SidingBrickStone

Exterior Features

Outdoor GrillFire Pit

Patio & Porch

Patio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service

Parking

Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarageYesGarage OwnedAttached
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
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
$22,247
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,854
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$277
per square foot
Property Location

940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — Lake County

$1,950,000
$277 / sqft
940 Mount Vernon Avenue
5 bd6 ba7,050 sqft
VL
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Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
2 days on market
3-car garage
2 fireplaces
60113
$22,247/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$12,102
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$10,248/mo
Property Tax
$1,854/mo
$1,950,000
20% — $390,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,560,000
Down Payment
$390,000

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

Listed by
Redfin Corporation
Agent: Nathan Freeborn
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