Welcome to 1296 Kajer Lane, a stunning 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath brick home in the highly desirable Arbor Ridge subdivision. Perfectly positioned on a half-acre lot with serene pond views and beautifully landscaped, mature gardens, this residence offers a total of 5300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including the wonderful finished basement, that combines timeless elegance with modern comfort, just steps from Everett School. A grand, light-filled two-story foyer with a sweeping staircase and beautiful hardwood floors sets the tone as you enter. The formal great room impresses with its cathedral ceiling, dramatic fireplace, and seamless flow into a stylish wet bar complete with a sink, beverage fridge, and generous wine storage, an entertainer's dream. Beyond the bar, the inviting family room showcases spectacular backyard and pond views, another gorgeous fireplace, and sliding doors that open to the screened porch, creating a perfect space for relaxation and gatherings. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen has been beautifully updated, most recently with a brand-new 42 inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf cooktop and downdraft, all added in 2025. Enjoy casual dining in the sunlit breakfast nook with direct access to the spacious deck, or start your day at the built-in coffee bar. A secondary staircase provides convenient access to the upper level. The formal dining room offers an elegant setting for special occasions and holiday celebrations, while the spacious laundry and mudroom area features a new washer and dryer, abundant cabinetry, and even a dog wash station for added convenience. A versatile fifth bedroom on the main floor, currently used as an office, serves equally well as a guest suite or in-law arrangement thanks to its private full bath and the possibility to access through a separate entryway. Additional features on the main level include ample closet space, elegant powder room, and direct access to the three-car garage. Upstairs, double doors open to an inviting primary suite with soaring cathedral ceilings, a large walk-in closet, and a private balcony overlooking the tranquil pond - an ideal spot for morning coffee or quiet reflection. The luxurious primary bath offers a double whirlpool soaking tub, a two-person shower with rainfall heads and wall-mounted jets, dual vanities, and a clever hidden cabinet for storing essentials. Three additional spacious bedrooms each feature walk-in closets and updated bathrooms; one boasts an en-suite bath, while the other two share a charming "Romeo and Juliet" bathroom, with dual WC areas for added privacy. The open staircase from the foyer leads to the expansive 2,300-square-foot English basement, filled with natural light from large above-grade windows. This versatile level includes a bar and games area, a cozy family room with fireplace, and flexible space perfect for a gym, hobby room, or playroom. There is also a substantial additional space, also with above grade windows, offering exceptional storage or the opportunity to customize further to suit your needs. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a spacious deck and screened porch overlooking the beautifully maintained yard and peaceful pond. The lower patio area provides additional space for entertaining or quiet evenings surrounded by nature. The roof was fully replaced in 2023. Combining sophistication, comfort, and functionality in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods, 1296 Kajer Lane offers a rare opportunity to enjoy refined living in a truly special setting. Come and experience this exceptional home for yourself - you'll fall in love the moment you arrive
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$1,625,000
1296 Kajer Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
4,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.48 Acres Lot
$1,660,200 Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$7,891 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,660,200
$1.49M - $1.84M
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Dramatic fireplacePrivate balconyFinished basementVersatile fifth bedroomThree-car garageUpdated bathroomsSerene pond views
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Listed by:
Elizabeth de Wet 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Mirela Hotca
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12498923
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Family Room, Walk In Closet, Enclosed Porch, Breakfast Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Window Treatments), Bathroom (Full, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Garden Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Garden Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1131 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X39
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 441 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Breakfast Room, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Garden Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X19
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments, Shutters, Wood Frames
- Basement: Partially Finished,Egress Window,8 ft + pour,Partial Exposure,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Daylight,Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,589
- Total interior livable area: 4,330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Mature Trees, Garden, Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 16073060160000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Arbor Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $375/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,255,773
- Annual tax amount: $24,411
- Date on market: 11/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $1,625,000-1.5%$375/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12498923 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$381/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12498923 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Contingent | $1,650,000$381/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12498923 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+35.2%$381/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12498923 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2004 | Sold | $1,220,000+13.5%$282/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2002 | Sold | $1,075,000$248/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,411 +7.7% | $438,807 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $22,672 +30.2% | $418,549 +13% |
| 2022 | $17,419 +5.8% | $370,432 +25.1% |
| 2021 | $16,465 +2.7% | $296,177 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $16,038 -14.7% | $286,155 -17% |
| 2019 | $18,791 +0.5% | $344,959 -6.2% |
| 2018 | $18,700 | $367,743 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $18,700 -2.2% | $366,570 -2.7% |
| 2016 | $19,115 -3.9% | $376,912 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $19,893 +2.9% | $354,141 -2.3% |
| 2014 | $19,332 +3.6% | $362,365 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $18,669 +4.2% | $359,168 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $17,910 -2.4% | $385,359 -9.7% |
| 2010 | $18,353 +3.2% | $426,716 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $17,792 +1.5% | $452,125 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $17,523 +0% | $462,532 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $17,520 +7.7% | $449,978 |
| 2005 | $16,272 +2% | -- |
| 2004 | $15,953 -7.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $17,232 +2.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $16,881 +5.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $16,012 +2.4% | $350,804 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $15,641 | $329,727 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 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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