This stunning well maintained custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath contemporary home is filled with natural light, featuring angled ceilings and multiple skylights throughout. The inviting interior showcases hardwood floors and a bright white kitchen with granite countertops, a separate breakfast room, and easy access to a spacious deck overlooking a thoughtfully landscaped, fenced backyard. The lovely primary suite includes a private balcony, two closets, and an en-suite bath with heated floors. Two additional upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom. The main level offers formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable den, and a first-floor bedroom-perfect for in-laws, visitors, or home office use. The Partially finished lower level provides additional living space and convenient storage, while the attached 2 car garage makes carrying in groceries easy. Ideally situated near parks, shops, restaurants, and the train, this home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and location.
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$874,500
1071 Mount Vernon Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
2,532sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.31 Acres Lot
$884,100 Zestimate®
$345/sqft
$5,604 Estimated rent
Home value
$884,100
$805,000 - $973,000
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Private balconyFirst-floor bedroomMultiple skylights throughoutAngled ceilingsLovely primary suiteSeparate breakfast roomFilled with natural light
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Listing courtesy of:
Bill Dewar 847-234-8000,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Becky Dolin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12575840
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,532 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 101X134X101X134
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 16081040050000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $874,500-2.4%$345/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12575840 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Contingent | $896,000$354/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12575840 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $896,000+64.8%$354/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12575840 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2018 | Sold | $543,750-3.8%$215/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09871607 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2018 | Pending sale | $565,000$223/sqft |
Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09871607 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2018 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$223/sqft |
Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09871607 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2017 | Price change | $575,000-4%$227/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09583030 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2017 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$237/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09583030 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2017 | Price change | $625,000-3.7%$247/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09583030 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2017 | Price change | $649,000-3.9%$256/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09583030 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $675,000$267/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #09583030 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,211 +2% | $232,914 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $12,950 +14.8% | $222,161 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $11,280 +5.7% | $206,996 +10.2% |
| 2021 | $10,670 +2.7% | $187,899 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $10,393 +3.4% | $181,540 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $10,047 -3.5% | $181,232 -14.6% |
| 2018 | $10,408 | $212,325 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $10,408 +5.1% | $211,648 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $9,902 +15.8% | $203,644 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $8,553 +3% | $191,341 +16.5% |
| 2014 | $8,307 +2.7% | $164,210 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $8,091 -11.9% | $162,761 -20.3% |
| 2011 | $9,178 +1.9% | $204,229 -5.6% |
| 2010 | $9,005 +3% | $216,295 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $8,741 +1.3% | $229,174 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $8,625 +9% | $234,449 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $7,909 +7.7% | $228,086 |
| 2005 | $7,343 +2.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $7,136 +97.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,612 -48.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $7,073 +5.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $6,701 +2.5% | $148,733 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $6,540 | $139,797 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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