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$1,110,000 SOLD Feb 2026
Listed at $1,295,000

1280 Lawrence Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
7 beds 4 baths 5,389 sqft (assessor) Built 1989 Residential MLS #MRD12490574 73 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12490574 · Status: Closed
Quality-built, brick and cedar Cape Cod-style home, situated on an interior lot in the highly sought-after Arbor Ridge subdivision. With its stately curb appeal and impressive scale, this residence offers both elegance and comfort. Step inside the foyer and immediately appreciate the spacious layout and volume ceilings. The curved staircase makes a stunning first impression, flanked by a formal living room with a fireplace on one side and a separate dining room on the other-perfect for entertaining. Boasting 7 bedrooms in total, the home features a versatile layout that includes a 1st floor bedroom with adjacent full bathroom, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, there are 4 generously-sized bedrooms including the primary suite, and a private 2-bedroom retreat located above the garage. The heart of the home features a renovated kitchen (updated approximately 3 years ago) with quality cabinetry, solid surface counters, and high-quality stainless-steel appliances (Miele ovens, Miele built-in espresso machine, Miele deluxe refrigerator/freezer, KitchenAid 5-burner cooktop and Bosch dishwasher). The kitchen seamlessly opens to the family room that has a masonry fireplace, and door that provides quick access to the rear patio and yard. Additional highlights include oak hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor, an elevator for added convenience in going between the 1st and 2nd levels, a whole-house generator, a full-finished basement, a brick paver driveway, and an attached 3-car garage. The Arbor Ridge neighborhood is known for its pride of ownership, tree-lined streets, and pristine landscaping. Owners tout the short distance to Everett Elementary School and easy access to the Metra station, Sunset Foods, Starbucks, and a variety of fine restaurants and local businesses. 1280 Lawrence is a terrific value, and an exciting opportunity to own this exceptional home in one of Lake Forest's most desirable communities!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior features
Dry Bar, Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning Stove, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry
Basement
Finished, Full
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room
Total rooms
12

Building & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Age
31-40 Years
Exterior
Brick, Cedar
Roof
Shake
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exposure
South

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
3
Parking details
Brick Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
110 X 182 X 109 X 190
Lot description
Landscaped
Township
West Deerfield
County
Lake

Utilities

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

HOA & community

Assessment
$1,200 / annually
Assessment includes
Insurance, Other
Community features
Curbs, Sidewalks, 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
$22,267 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
16073050040000
PIN
16073050040000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing, Immediate
Special conditions
None
Listed
10/7/2025
Sold
2/2/2026
Sold price
$1,110,000
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