$2,175,000 SOLD Jan 2026
Listed at $2,249,000

1091 Olmsted Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed
5 beds (6 possible) 5.5 baths 4,276 sqft (appraiser) Built 2001 Residential MLS #MRD12533522 4 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12533522 · Status: Closed
This gorgeous 6 bedroom 5.1 bath home on a fabulous 1/2 acre lot in highly desirable Middlefork Farms is sure to impress! Enjoy 4,200 square feet of incredible craftsmanship and quality, styled with today's trends! The huge, beautifully and recently finished lower level (2022) provides another 1,600 square feet of amazing space! Amenities include hardwood floors, high ceilings, fine millwork, a 1st floor office, 2nd staircase to a guest suite, a fabulous, newer lower level, three-car attached garage and light-filled rooms. Impressive formal Living room and Dining room with fireplace offer ample space to entertain. The beautiful white kitchen includes lovely cabinetry and countertops and newer stainless steel appliances. The large island offers easy countertop meals while there is also room for an informal dining table. The sun-drenched sunroom offers incredible views of the fenced, private backyard! The expansive Family Room opens to the Kitchen and is perfect for entertaining with its cozy fireplace and beautiful views of backyard through the french doors. The second floor includes some hardwood floors and features the Primary bedroom plus 3 additional bedrooms. (one shared and one en-suite). The fabulous Primary bedroom includes a trey ceiling, lovely fireplace, sitting room, and luxurious bath featuring dual vanities, soaking tub and separate shower. The extra special feature of this room is the private balcony overlooking the beautiful, professionally landscaped grounds; a great place to start your day with a quiet cup of coffee or unwind at the end of the day with a glass of wine! Another fabulous feature of this house is the guest area accessed via a second staircase from the mudroom. This is the perfect guest room with a 2nd office, living/dining area and its own private bath! This incredible home also features the perfect outdoor space! Brick paver patio, wonderful pergola and gardens with perennials galore! Absolutely breathtaking views and features in every direction! The private front porch can be accessed from the 1st floor office! Situated in renown Middlefork Farms neighborhood offering endless access to trails stretching through nationally acclaimed prairielands, quick jaunt to the neighborhood Farmers Market and a children's playground as well! Access to grocery stores, Lake Forest Hospital as well as Route US 41 or I-294 are close by. Move right in and enjoy the easy lifestyle this special home has to offer!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Interior features
Dry Bar, Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
3
Fireplace details
Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement
Finished, Egress Window, 9 ft + pour, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Laundry
Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink
Additional rooms
Office, Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Recreation Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Bedroom 6, Foyer
Total rooms
16

Building & exterior

Age
21-25 Years
Exterior
Cedar
Exterior features
Balcony
Roof
Shake
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio, Porch
Other structures
Pergola
Exposure
South,East

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
210X83X200X80
Lot description
Landscaped
Township
Shields
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Equipment
Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;

HOA & community

Assessment
$300 / quarterly
Assessment includes
Insurance
Community features
Park, Curbs, 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
$30,979 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
12304010240000
PIN
12304010240000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
12/17/2025
Sold
1/30/2026
Sold price
$2,175,000
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