81 Shawford Way, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed

5 beds 3.5 baths 3,368 sqft (other) Built 1971 Residential MLS #MRD12406526 56 days on market

Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12406526 · Status: Closed

Comfortably ensconced on 1.36 acres in beautiful Lake Forest, this gracious home presents 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Opening to an inviting marble foyer, it offers 12 well-proportioned rooms, the 1st floor including the living and dining rooms, a 1st floor office/bedroom as well as a thoughtfully designed kitchen which leads to a welcoming family room enhanced by a gas fireplace. The 2nd floor proffers the primary bedroom and three additional bedrooms. The attractive finished lower level provides great respite and entertainment as well as capacious storage. The attached garage and a new second garage present ample housing for 4+ cars. A new roof, new gutters, and new flagstone entryway further enhance curb appeal. Beautiful paver patios surround an inviting pool, encouraging relaxing views of the breathtaking landscaped grounds beyond. A wonderful offering!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace details: Wood Burning
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Foyer, Eating Area, Walk In Closet
Total rooms: 12

Building & exterior

Style: French Provincial
Age: 51-60 Years
Exterior: Brick, Other
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch: Patio
Exposure: North

Parking

Garage spaces: 4
Total spaces: 4
Parking details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 155 X 383.6 X 362.2 X 90
Lot description: Landscaped
Township: West Deerfield
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers
Equipment: Security System, Sprinkler-Lawn

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School (67)
Junior high: Deer Path Middle School (67)
High school: Lake Forest High School (115)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $18,850 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 16172010140000
PIN: 16172010140000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 7/16/2025
Sold: 11/7/2025
Sold price: $1,250,000

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