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$800,000 SOLD Sep 2025
Listed at $850,000

1140 Highland Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
3 beds 3 baths 2,488 sqft (assessor) Built 1987 Residential MLS #MRD12412222 43 days on market
Listing courtesy of Baird & Warner · 847-432-0500 · MLS #MRD12412222 · Status: Closed
Welcome to 1140 Highland Avenue! An exceptional contemporary ranch offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience in highly sought-after Lake Forest. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1/3-acre lot, this light-filled home boasts 2,488 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and gleaming hardwood floors that enhance its open, airy feel. Step into the spacious living and dining areas where walls of windows fill the home with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large center island, and ample cabinetry, ideal for cooking, entertaining, or casual family meals. The primary suite is a private retreat with custom dual closets and a newer remodeled en suite bath complete with heated floors, dual vanities, ceramic tile, and a separate walk-in shower. The finished lower level offers incredible flexibility, with a full bathroom, a large recreation space, and the potential to create a fourth bedroom, home office, or gym. Additional features include a modern security system, professionally landscaped grounds, and all the finishes that make a lovely home. Located near West Lake Forest's charming shops, restaurants, and Metra train station, with easy access to major highways, this home is ideally situated for both everyday living and commuting. You're also just minutes from Lake Forest schools, beautiful parks, forest preserves, and the vibrant boutiques and dining of historic downtown Lake Forest and Market Square.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Gas Log
Basement
Finished, Partial
Laundry
Main Level
Additional rooms
Foyer, Recreation Room
Total rooms
8

Building & exterior

Style
Contemporary
Age
31-40 Years
Exterior
Cedar
Windows
Skylight(s)
Exposure
East

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
100X167X99.75X167.25
Township
West Deerfield
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Electricity
200+ Amp Service

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Curbs, 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
$14,622 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
16082170090000
PIN
16082170090000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing, Immediate
Special conditions
None
Listed
7/18/2025
Sold
9/19/2025
Sold price
$800,000
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