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$722,500 SOLD Mar 2026
Listed at $749,000

124 W Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
2 beds (3 possible) 2.5 baths 2,462 sqft (assessor) Built 1951 Residential MLS #MRD12514903 69 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12514903 · Status: Closed
Welcome to this completely remodeled ranch-style home situated on a stunning 0.35-acre professionally landscaped lot. This home boasts numerous high-end updates and thoughtful improvements throughout. The spectacular kitchen (2022) features soft-close white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, and new stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace framed by limestone-washed brick, as well as to a spacious dining room-perfect for entertaining. A newly added mudroom offers custom cubbies and ample storage, leading to an oversized 2.5-car garage. The main floor includes two bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a fully renovated en-suite bath (2022) featuring a marble shower. The completely finished lower level adds versatile living space with a third bedroom, a new full bath, a large recreation room with fireplace and bar, and a fully remodeled laundry room. Step outside to enjoy the private patio overlooking a fenced yard with new shrubs and beautifully planted gardens. Additional highlights include: radiant heat in all floors and ceilings; new exterior lightings with spot lights; refinished hardwood floors (2019); new Cedar Perfections roof and copper gutters (2015); many new storm windows (2015); new driveway (2020); new copper chimney caps and flashings (2025); and split-unit air conditioning added (2025). This home is a wonderful condo alternative and ideally located close to parks, schools, and shopping.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Partially Finished, Full
Additional rooms
Recreation Room
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Style
Ranch
Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Shake
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Patio
Exposure
North

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
150 X 150
Lot description
Wooded
Township
West Deerfield
County
Lake

Utilities

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

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
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
$10,131 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
16082170130000
PIN
16082170130000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
11/10/2025
Sold
3/3/2026
Sold price
$722,500
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