$620,000

153 E Laurel Avenue #202, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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2 beds 2 baths 1,332 sqft (assessor) Built 1997 Residential MLS #MRD12711831 1 days on market

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · 847-234-8000 · MLS #MRD12711831 · Status: Active

This bright and sunny second floor condo within Laurel Place is sophisticated elegance! This home has been updated with real hardwood floors, crown moldings, and tasteful bathroom updates. The kitchen features full-height cabinets, granite counters, white subway tile, and newer Bosche appliances. The spacious living room enjoys a gas fireplace with remote control starter & opens to the dining room. Enjoy glorious sunrises and cool afternoons on the East facing balcony. Additional updates include air conditioner, 2017, LG washer & dryer, 2014, and fresh, neutral paint throughout. This building is located in East Lake Forest close to town, train, dining, and shopping. There is one garage parking spot in the heated garage and a private storage room. The monthly assessment includes the gas and water bills. The two buildings' roofs were replaced in 2016 & 2017, and the driveway was replaced in 2026.

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Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features: Storage
Flooring: Laminate
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace details: Gas Log
Basement: None
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Additional rooms: Foyer
Total rooms: 5

Building & exterior

Age: 26-30 Years
Stories: 1
Entry level: 2
Exterior: Brick, Stone
Exterior features: Balcony
Roof: Shake
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Exposure: East

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: COMMON
Lot description: Landscaped
Township: Shields
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers
Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Fire Sprinklers

HOA & community

Assessment: $647 / monthly
Assessment includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Security, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Amenities: Elevator in Residence, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $8,798 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 12283071270000
PIN: 12283071270000
Ownership: Condo
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 9/8/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Foyer	4X12	Second	Ceramic Tile
Bedroom 2	16X10	Second	Hardwood
Bedroom 3		N/A
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room	11X9	Second	Hardwood
Family Room		N/A
Kitchen	13X12	Second	Ceramic Tile
Laundry	6X9	Second	Ceramic Tile
Living Room	16X15	Second	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	19X12	Second	Hardwood

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Recently sold nearby

Address	Beds / Baths	Sold	Price
153 E Laurel Avenue #305	2 bd / 2 ba	Feb 2026	$565,000
151 E Laurel Avenue #104	2 bd / 2 ba	Sep 2026	$675,770
119 E Laurel Avenue #207	3 bd / 2 ba	Nov 2025	$835,000
111 E Laurel Avenue	2 bd / 2 ba	Oct 2025	$800,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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