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$650,000 SOLD Dec 2025
Listed at $785,000

916 Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
3 beds 2 baths 1,856 sqft (assessor) Built 1910 Residential MLS #MRD12514172 16 days on market
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · 847-234-2500 · MLS #MRD12514172 · Status: Closed
916 Oakwood Ave. In-town convenience with a residential feel. Award winning schools, a 6-minute drive to Forest Park Beach, excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, the express train to Chicago, and iconic West Park - all just around the corner. This gracious and lovingly maintained home features 3 bedrooms, one full bath upstairs, and one full bath on the main floor. The spacious kitchen pairs beautifully with its large eat in area while a separate dining room serves as the perfect backdrop for entertaining guests. The bright sunroom with its southern facing windows offers a tranquil retreat. The front entrance contains a welcoming foyer alongside a living room furnished with built in shelving, a bay window, and French doors leading to the den which could easily double for entertainment or a home office. Upstairs, discover three light-filled bedrooms, a spacious linen closet, and a stunning full bathroom with eye catching black and white tiles. The basement is partially finished, with newer washer, dryer, furnace and hot water heater. Outside is a beautifully maintained lawn with mature plantings and a backyard that provides privacy. Schedule your showing today! The property has a lead water service line that may be required to be replaced by the City of Lake Forest in the future.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Oven
Basement
Partially Finished, Partial
Additional rooms
Foyer, Mud Room, Sun Room
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Aluminum Siding, Stucco
Other structures
Shed(s)

Parking

Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Yes

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50 x 136
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

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

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Paved

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$9,861 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
12283110140000
PIN
12283110140000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
11/9/2025
Sold
12/15/2025
Sold price
$650,000
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