555 W Everett Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed

5 beds 2.5 baths 3,222 sqft (assessor) Built 1979 Residential MLS #MRD12482308 12 days on market

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago · 847-234-2500 · MLS #MRD12482308 · Status: Closed

*** CLASSIC ELEGANCE MEETS MODERN COMFORT *** Located in desirable Lake Forest, this classic 5-Bedroom brick home sits on a beautiful 1.38-acre lot offering exceptional privacy and space * Inside, you will find over 3200 square feet of living space with generously-sized rooms * Gorgeous white oak floors have just been refinished on both levels * Brand NEW 75-gallon water heater has been installed * Enjoy a refreshed kitchen with white cabinets, Granite counters and NEW stainless appliances in 2025 (refrigerator/dishwasher/microwave) * Main floor Bedroom or Office provides flexible living space to suit your needs, while the main-level Laundry/mud room adds everyday convenience plus an updated look with NEW cabinets * Primary Suite Bath feels like a private sanctuary and newly renovated hall Bath (2021) offers style and comfort for family or guests * More updates include lighting, hardware and plumbing fixtures throughout, giving the space a polished, modern feel * NEW vinyl plank flooring in finished Basement * The attached 3-car Garage includes an EV outlet (2024) and 2 New Garage doors with opener (2019) * Step outside to a large brick Patio and walkways, perfect for entertaining and enjoying the peaceful, wooded setting * With mature trees and serene surroundings, this home blends classic elegance, contemporary updates and everyday functionality-a perfect retreat with all the conveniences of Lake Forest living!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
Laundry: Main Level
Additional rooms: Breakfast Room, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room
Total rooms: 11

Building & exterior

Style: Traditional
Age: 41-50 Years
Exterior: Brick, Cedar
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
Patio & porch: Patio

Parking

Garage spaces: 3
Total spaces: 3
Parking details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 211X284.63X211X284.82
Lot description: Landscaped, Wooded
Township: West Deerfield
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Equipment: Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: 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: $18,993 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 16081020020000
PIN: 16081020020000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: Corporate Relo
Listed: 9/26/2025
Sold: 11/14/2025
Sold price: $1,025,000

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