$575,000 SOLD Dec 2025
Listed at $659,900

535 N Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
3 beds 2 baths 2,146 sqft (assessor) Built 1953 Residential MLS #MRD12487515 32 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12487515 · Status: Closed
Enjoy the ease of one-story living in this adorable 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home featuring a circular driveway and fantastic curb appeal. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout most rooms and a cozy living room with a fireplace that opens seamlessly to the formal dining room. A spacious family room leads to an outdoor deck and a fully fenced 0.3-acre lot, offering ample space for relaxation, pets, or play. The eat-in kitchen is both functional and inviting, while the bedroom wing includes three bedrooms, including a generous Primary Suite with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled en-suite bath. Additional highlights include a large mudroom/laundry room conveniently located off the attached two-car garage. Recent updates include: new Andersen Renewal windows in most rooms (2025); new furnace and A/C (2023); and a tear-off shingle roof (2016). Don't miss this well-maintained home that combines comfort, style, and thoughtful updates-all in a central location just minutes from highways, Lake Forest Hospital, and shopping and restaurants in downtown Lake Forest!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Crawl Space
Laundry
Main Level
Additional rooms
No additional rooms
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Style
Ranch
Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Patio & porch
Deck
Other structures
Shed(s)

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
99 X 143 X 99 X 144
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

Elementary
(67)
Junior high
(67)
High school
Lake Forest High School (115)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,755 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
12312140020000
PIN
12312140020000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
11/12/2025
Sold
12/30/2025
Sold price
$575,000
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