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$950,000 SOLD Oct 2025
Listed at $950,000

979 Verda Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
4 beds 2.5 baths 2,981 sqft (appraiser) Built 1965 Residential MLS #MRD12429824 2 days on market
Listing courtesy of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty · 312-751-0300 · MLS #MRD12429824 · Status: Closed
Welcome to this stately home that was custom built and lovingly maintained by the same family. Located in historic Deerpath Hill Estates, it sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and is surrounded by lush woods and mature trees. From the moment you step through the front door into the foyer, it will capture your heart and impress with its warm and inviting interiors. The large family room boasts hand-crafted wood paneling, a gas fireplace, and a dutch door leading to a screened in porch. The inviting dining room features original corner built-ins, and sits across the hall from the gracious living room. The heart of the home is its sunny, fully renovated eat-in kitchen with island and family sized table. This newer kitchen has all custom built amish-inset cabinets, cambria quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large sink looking out over the beautiful back yard, a dutch side door, and new slider doors to the private back patio with gas grill. The thoughtfully designed floor plan also boasts a first-floor primary bedroom with en-suite bath and a large double closet. Second floor has 3 additional bedrooms and a spacious entertaining great room with built-in bookcases. Hardwood floors through most of home. There is a 3 car garage with ample storage space above.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement
Unfinished, Partial
Additional rooms
Breakfast Room, Foyer, Great Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room
Total rooms
11

Building & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Age
51-60 Years
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Shake
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Screens
Patio & porch
Patio, Screened

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
3
Parking details
Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
147X175X144X176
Lot description
Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$15,081 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
12314040030000
PIN
12314040030000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
8/18/2025
Sold
10/8/2025
Sold price
$950,000
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