524 Forest Hill RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
524 Forest Hill RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
524 Forest Hill RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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$1,045,000
$1,075,000
2.8%
Est.Price: ?

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5 BD
2.5 BA
2,648 SqFt

524 Forest Hill RD Lake Forest, IL 60045

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 04/13/2026

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Key Details

Sold Price $1,045,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,648 sqft

Price per Sqft $394

MLS Listing ID 12591367

Sold Date 04/13/26

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1961

Annual Tax Amount $12,519

Tax Year 2024

Lot Dimensions 105X210

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Offering over 3000 sq ft of finished and remodeled home. Nestled in the sought-after Whispering Oaks neighborhood of East Lake Forest is this beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. The main level features a seamless flow anchored by a brand new kitchen with quartz countertops, custom thin shaker cabinetry, a pull out pantry, and chef's hood, along with a cozy coffee nook for early mornings. The adjoining dining area opens to a raised patio, perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings surrounded by mature trees. A spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace, gas starter and an oversized picture window frames stunning views of the private, fenced in half acre yard. Upstairs, four generous bedrooms easily accommodate queen or king beds, including a serene primary suite with dual vanities and a beautifully updated bath and large, glass shower walk-in shower. An additional new full, hallway bath features a 72-inch, dual sink, white oak vanity with tons of storage and modern finishes. Lower level has a great walk-out to the outdoor space right off the family room with a second cozy, wood burning fireplace and a brand new custom dry bar built-in with quartzite slab countertop and vein matching backsplash and beverage center, great for entertaining guests on game days and holidays. The lower level has a additional room for a home-office or a guest suite. Also inclidues, large laundry area with extra storage. The finished basement below adds even more versatility with a playroom, craft area, and workshop space, perfect for hobbies or recreation. Additional highlights include a new furnace and air conditioning, ample storage throughout, and a cedar closet for seasonal items. Just steps from Cherokee Elementary and minutes to downtown Lake Forest, the Metra, and Lake Michigan beaches, this home blends suburban tranquility with everyday convenience you'll love to take advantage of for Summer beach days.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full, Daylight

Interior

Interior Features Dry Bar, Built-in Features

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Laundry Laundry Chute, Sink

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Cherokee Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) IDX
Listed by Annie Schweitzer of  Compass 
Bought with Katherine Hudson of Compass
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