$945,000

1297 Edgewood Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Active Under Contract

3 beds 3 baths 2,517 sqft (assessor) Built 1920 Residential MLS #MRD12675428 68 days on market

Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-295-0700 · MLS #MRD12675428 · Status: Active Under Contract

Currently being leased through April 30, 2027, please allow 48hrs for showings. East Lake Forest coastal style home set on a 290' deep lot. Walking distance to downtown Lake Forest, Sheridan Elementary School, Lake Forest High School, Train Station, & the amazing Lake Forest Beachfront. Large front porch greets guests and family into this recently renovated home. An open first floor plan offers ample space for entertainment and features a double French door leading out to the front porch area. First floor full bathroom. Kitchen boasts maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and opens to the eating area. Second floor features two bedrooms with large walk-in closets plus a remodeled hall bathroom. The second floor Primary Suite features vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet and a remodeled bathroom including a steam shower. Finished lower level with plenty of extra storage space. Coach house additional finished heated space above the garage can serve as a home office, yoga/exercise studio, kids playroom, man cave, she shed, etc. Professionally landscaped yard to top it all off with a huge backyard.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 0
Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
Laundry: Main Level
Additional rooms: Eating Area, Office, Foyer, Play Room, Storage
Total rooms: 10

Building & exterior

Style: Traditional
Age: 100+ Years
Exterior: Cedar
Exterior features: Lighting
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Exposure: West

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 50 X 290
Lot description: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Township: Shields
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Storm Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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: $18,795 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 12281090160000
PIN: 12281090160000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 6/11/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Eating Area	11X10	Main	Hardwood
Office	26X23	Second	Carpet
Foyer	11X9	Main	Hardwood
Play Room	13X10	Basement	Carpet
Storage	19X19	Basement	Other
Bedroom 2	15X10	Second	Carpet
Bedroom 3	15X10	Second	Carpet
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room	12X10	Main	Hardwood
Family Room	18X19	Basement	Carpet
Kitchen	13X14	Main	Hardwood
Laundry	9X9	Main	Ceramic Tile
Living Room	25X14	Main	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	19X13	Second	Carpet

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