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$925,000 SOLD May 2026

Listed at $925,000

161 E Stone Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Closed

5 beds 3 baths 2,700 sqft (other) Built 1964 Residential MLS #MRD12619667 12 days on market

Listing courtesy of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty · 312-751-0300 · MLS #MRD12619667 · Status: Closed

Step into a beautiful, spacious, light-filled home in a highly desired, rarely available neighborhood of Lake Forest! Thoughtfully updated for today's lifestyle, the home features a beautifully redesigned kitchen (2021) and an extensive list of recent improvements, including a new roof and asphalt driveway (2025), living room windows (2024), HVAC (2021), water heater and sump pump (2023), and two new bathroom vanities (2026). Offering 5 bedrooms, including a first-floor guest bedroom and 3 full bathrooms, the layout is both functional and flexible. Expansive living areas are complemented by a beautifully finished lower level with fireplace that opens to the outdoor patio, while the additional basement space provides ample room for recreation, storage, laundry, or future customization. Outdoors, a large fenced yard, patio, and deck just off the kitchen create an ideal setting for everyday living and effortless entertaining-all within one of Lake Forest's most established and desirable neighborhoods.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Interior features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Laundry: In Unit
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5
Total rooms: 9

Building & exterior

Age: 61-70 Years
Exterior: Brick, Cedar
Exterior features: Balcony
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Display Window(s)
Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 8
Parking details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 74 X 168 X 74 X 169
Lot description: Mature Trees
Township: West Deerfield
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $11,378 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 16091080110000
PIN: 16091080110000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Listed: 4/15/2026
Sold: 5/19/2026
Sold price: $925,000

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