Gorgeous Renovated Ranch in Lake Forest! This beautifully updated home offers four bedrooms and four full bathrooms, blending modern luxury with classic comfort. Step inside to a spacious foyer that sets the tone for the home's open, airy layout and leads directly to a spectacular private courtyard. The main living area features soaring vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, a stunning stone wood-burning fireplace, and rich hardwood floors throughout-flooding the space with natural light and highlighting the home's warmth and character. The fully renovated chef's kitchen is a showstopper, featuring custom cabinetry, sleek porcelain countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry with built-in wine cooler. The adjacent eat-in area overlooks the beautifully landscaped yard. A cozy library with built-in shelving and a gas fireplace offers the perfect space to unwind or work from home. The primary suite offers en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and in-suite laundry. The second bedroom also features a newly renovated en-suite bathroom, while bedrooms three and four share a third updated full bath. The sunroom is an idyllic year-round escape, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The versatile lower level includes a spacious recreation room ideal for a gym, media area, or playroom; a private office; a second laundry room with additional wine storage; a full bathroom; and an over-the-top workshop sure to impress. Outside, enjoy professionally landscaped, fully fenced grounds with a dedicated garden area, expansive deck, and courtyard patio-perfect for al fresco dining or simply unwinding in nature. An attached heated two-car garage and long driveway provide convenience and add to the home's wonderful curb appeal. A rare opportunity to own a turn-key, luxury ranch in one of Lake Forest's most desirable locations.
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$1,375,000
1170 S Estate Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
2,510sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
-- sqft lot
$1,441,000 Zestimate®
$548/sqft
$6,752 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,441,000
$1.30M - $1.60M
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Gas fireplaceStunning stone wood-burning fireplaceFully fenced groundsOver-the-top workshopBreathtaking viewsEn-suite bathRich hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Emily Destefano 847-763-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Mary Grant
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12305673
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Library, Recreation Room, Workshop, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Pantry, Deck, Terrace
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 882 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42X21
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X7
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 275 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 152 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X19
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X14
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X7
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X3
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X23
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 561 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X33
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 625 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X25
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Den/Library
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,410
- Total interior livable area: 2,510 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot
- Dimensions: 121X137X152X144
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 12122040140000
- Parcel number: 16071070030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $548/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $833,601
- Annual tax amount: $16,563
- Date on market: 4/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $1,375,000+10.1%$548/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12305673 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Pending sale | $1,249,000$498/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12305673 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,249,000$498/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12305673 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+91.2%$498/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12305673 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2021 | Sold | $653,200-2.5%$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10920530 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2020 | Pending sale | $669,900$267/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #10920530 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2020 | Price change | $669,900-2.9%$267/sqft |
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| 10/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $689,900$275/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,040 -0.8% | $291,287 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $16,175 +58.6% | $277,839 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $10,201 +9.2% | $266,640 +51.5% |
| 2021 | $9,343 +2.7% | $176,004 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $9,101 +3.4% | $170,048 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $8,801 +8.3% | $169,759 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $8,128 | $168,384 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $8,128 +5.2% | $167,847 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $7,728 -10.8% | $161,500 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $8,660 +3% | $151,743 -8.7% |
| 2014 | $8,412 +0.2% | $166,130 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $8,394 +4.1% | $164,664 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $8,062 -4.1% | $176,672 -11% |
| 2010 | $8,404 +3.1% | $198,580 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $8,152 +1.4% | $210,404 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $8,042 +18% | $215,247 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $6,815 +7.9% | $209,404 |
| 2005 | $6,315 +8.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,817 +0.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,799 +2.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,671 +5.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $5,369 +2.5% | $120,090 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $5,238 | $112,875 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Everett 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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- Lake County
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- 60045
- 1170 S Estate Ln
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