| Charming 3 Bed, 2 Bath Single Family in the Heart of Lake Forest | SUPERB LOCATION, just 5 minutes to Lake Forest's downtown shopping & restaurants, the Metra train station, award-winning schools, parks, & the Robert McClory Bike Path. Forest Park Beach on Lake Michigan is only a mile away, & Lake Forest College is easily accessible too. EXTENSIVELY UPDATED since 2023 & freshly painted throughout, this home offers a spacious, functional floor plan: a large living area, a separate formal dining room, & a cook's kitchen with new flooring, granite countertops, & stainless appliances, including a brand-new range & refrigerator. A first floor bedroom & fully renovated full bath make single-level living easy, & the new first floor laundry room with a new washer & dryer adds everyday convenience. Upstairs you'll find two generous bedrooms with new carpeting, new fans, & new window A/C units, plus a loft & a second renovated full bath. Peace of mind comes built in, with a new furnace (2024), new sewer line (2025), new window treatments, & an electronic lock for keyless entry. Outside, enjoy wonderful front & side porches overlooking a shared yard, plus a shared driveway. The lower level offers abundant storage space. This is a tremendous opportunity in an unbeatable location!
House for rent
$4,200/moFees may apply
297 Scott St, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
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Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air, window unit
In unit laundry
3 Open parking spaces parking
Forced air, natural gas
What's special
First floor bedroomShared drivewaySpacious functional floor planSeparate formal dining roomNew window treatmentsBrand-new range and refrigerator
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Loft
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Storage, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: 1 St Floor Bedroom, 1 St Floor Full Bath, Basement, Separate Dining Room
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,200 |
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| 3/7/2025 | Listing removed | $4,200 |
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| 12/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,200+13.5% |
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| 2/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,700 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.4 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi







