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    • Price cut: $105K (5/15)
    $3,795,000

    285 W Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    7beds
    8,135sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1982
    2.02 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $467/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Heated pool and terraceSeven bedroomsTimeless brick residenceThoughtfully designed gardensPool infrastructure upgradesProtected open landsGrand entertaining areas
    RARE LAKE FOREST OFFERING - Set on more than two private acres bordering the Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve, this exceptional estate represents one of Lake Forest's rarest offerings-a place where protected open lands, resort-style amenities, and walkability come together in a setting that is increasingly difficult to find. Imagine mornings with coffee overlooking the preserve as deer quietly wander through the backyard, peaceful walks along miles of scenic trails, and the convenience of being just a short walk from schools, downtown Lake Forest, and the beach. For years, this property has been a gathering place for family and friends. Summer afternoons unfold around the heated pool and terrace, tennis matches continue into the evening on the tennis and sport court, children create lasting memories in the charming playhouse, and thoughtfully designed gardens bring color and beauty throughout the seasons. The expansive grounds provide a sense of privacy and tranquility rarely found so close to town. The timeless brick residence offers more than 8,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, balancing grand entertaining areas with comfortable everyday living. Highlights include seven bedrooms, seven full and one half baths, a dramatic great room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, an expanded primary suite with a spa-inspired marble bath, five en-suite bedrooms on the second floor, and a spacious third-floor suite with a family room, bedroom, and full bath-ideal for teens, guests, or extended family. Seamless indoor-outdoor living extends from the home's gracious gathering spaces to the terrace, pool, and surrounding grounds. A four-car garage with a private three-room apartment above provides exceptional flexibility for guests, extended family, an au pair, or a private home office/gym. Significant investments have been made throughout the property, including a cedar roof, new generator, updated HVAC systems, extensive landscape and hardscape enhancements, front-yard regrading and stormwater management improvements, pool infrastructure upgrades, and continued modernization of the home's interiors and amenities. These thoughtful improvements reflect a commitment to both preserving and enhancing the property for years to come. More than a home, this is a place where memories are made-a private sanctuary bordering protected open lands, offering an unmatched combination of nature, recreation, privacy, and connection to everything that makes Lake Forest special.
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    Listed by:

    Juli Hallas, SFR 847-234-2500,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12404241MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 8
      • Full bathrooms: 7
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Foyer, Great Room, Office, Recreation Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 270 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18X15
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X12
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X11
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X12
      Bedroom 5
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X12
      Bedroom 6
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 238 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17X14
      Other
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X12
      Bar entertainment
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 300 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20X15
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring (Parquet), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 432 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 24X18
      Foyer
      • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 216 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18X12
      Great room
      • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 247 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19X13
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Granite Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Parquet), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 418 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22X19
      Kitchen 2nd
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 90 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X9
      Laundry
      • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 64 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8X8
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Insulated Windows, Palladian Windows)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 1184 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 37X32
      Office
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 240 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 24X10
      Recreation room
      • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 756 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 28X27
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Electric Oven, Humidifier, Multiple Water Heaters
      • Laundry: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations, Sink
      Features
      • Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Cocktail Lounge, Granite Counters, Health Facilities, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Pantry, Workshop
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
      • Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s), Pocket Door(s), 6 Panel Door(s)
      • Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Drapes, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Wood Frames, Some Wood Windows
      • Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Egress Window,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
      • Attic: Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 4
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Bedroom, Den/Library, Great Room, Kitchen
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 10,038
      • Total interior livable area: 8,135 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 1,505
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Enclosed, Additional Parking, Storage, Owned
      • Attached garage spaces: 4
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
      • Exterior features: Lighting
      • Pool features: In Ground
      Lot
      • Size: 2.02 Acres
      • Dimensions: 210x490.13x150.27x486.48
      • Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden
      Details
      • Additional structures: Tennis Court(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 12322010330000
      • Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
      • Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: English
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Roof: Shake
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1982

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Street Paved
      • Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Lake Forest

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $467/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,132,340
      • Annual tax amount: $62,319
      • Date on market: 4/1/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/17/2026Listed for rent$25,000$3/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12707210 Report a problem
        5/15/2026Price change$3,795,000-2.7%$467/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404241 Report a problem
        4/1/2026Listed for sale$3,900,000-9.3%$479/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404241 Report a problem
        11/19/2025Listing removed$4,300,000$529/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404241 Report a problem
        9/2/2025Listed for sale$4,300,000+63.8%$529/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404241 Report a problem
        6/7/2011Sold$2,625,000-30%$323/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/9/2002Sold$3,750,000$461/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$62,032 -0.5%$1,083,577 +3.8%
        2023$62,319 +15.7%$1,044,009 +5.6%
        2022$53,869 +2.7%$988,971 +11%
        2021$52,464 +2.5%$890,868 +0.3%
        2020$51,204 +5.2%$888,068 +1.9%
        2019$48,653 -6.6%$871,766 -14%
        2018$52,070 $1,014,168 +1.7%
        2017$52,070 +5.5%$997,215 +5.1%
        2016$49,370 +5.6%$949,186 +6.2%
        2015$46,754 +1.2%$893,772 +7.3%
        2014$46,208 +2.1%$832,625 -0.9%
        2012$45,259 +8.8%$839,848 -22.9%
        2011$41,611 -19%$1,089,359 -7.4%
        2010$51,380 -0.1%$1,176,086 -8.4%
        2009$51,454 +1.8%$1,284,357 -2%
        2008$50,538 +4.2%$1,310,034 +2.8%
        2006$48,505 +7.5%$1,274,848
        2005$45,134 +1.4%--
        2004$44,507 +1.8%--
        2003$43,699 +9.8%--
        2002$39,815 +4.4%--
        2001$38,131 +1.6%$821,267 +5.6%
        2000$37,535 $777,726
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60045

        Getting around

        19 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        36 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Sheridan Elementary School
        • Middle: Deer Path Middle School
        • High: Lake Forest High School
        • District: 67

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