Set on a lush 1.4-acre parcel adjacent to Deerpath Golf Course, this classic brick Georgian in East Lake Forest offers exceptional privacy, timeless architecture, and extensive modern updates. With nearly 5,800 square feet of finished living space (including the basement), the home has been thoughtfully renovated to feel current and move-in ready. The main level balances formal and casual living, featuring elegant living and dining rooms, a generous family room anchored by gas fireplace, and expansive Andersen 400-series patio doors that connect seamlessly to the outdoors. Great circular flow on the first floor. A light-filled private office with built-ins, French doors, and skylights provides a perfect work-from-home retreat. A first-floor bedroom with a full bath offers ideal flexibility for guests, an au pair, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the second level includes four spacious bedrooms, three with walk-in closets, along with two updated bathrooms and a LG washer and dryer, one of two laundry areas in the home. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, oversized shower, refined hardware, and abundant closet space including dual additional closets. The fully finished lower level expands the living area with a large recreation room, bar area, and game area (pool table included), all finished with engineered flooring. A second laundry area and the opportunity to add another bedroom and bathroom make this space exceptionally versatile. A separate storage area was recently added. At the heart of the home is a chef's eat-in kitchen, designed by Studio 41 and outfitted with premium Omega cherry cabinetry, granite counters, solid granite sink, and top-tier appliances including a Viking range with high-capacity hood, new Sub Zero fridge, new Maytag dishwasher, and dual-temperature wine cooler. Oversized patio doors open to a new concrete patio surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens and vibrant flower beds. Recent improvements are extensive and include refinished hardwood floors in a modern smokey gray tone, updated millwork and French doors, new solid-core interior doors and hardware, upgraded lighting throughout including a foyer chandelier, new baseboards, new stair runner, rebuilt code-compliant egress window, updated stair spindles, refreshed landscaping with underground sprinklers, and epoxy-coated three-car attached garage. Two expansive side yards-each approximately half an acre-offer exceptional potential for a pool, pool house, or separate in-law residence. Major mechanical updates include new furnaces (2024), new sump pumps (2022), new electrical panel (2023), and more. Located minutes from downtown Lake Forest, the lakefront, library, dining, shopping, and top-rated schools, this home delivers privacy, space, and convenience.
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Price cut: $50K (6/11)
$1,500,000
461 Clover Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
5,788sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
1.36 Acres Lot
$1,464,300 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick georgianUpdated bathroomsEpoxy-coated three-car attached garage
- 78 days |
- 1,067 |
- 49 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lauren Mitrick Wood 773-466-7150,
Compass,
Charlie Wood,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12615805
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Library, Foyer, Game Room, Recreation Room, Mud Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes, Skylight(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Sustainable)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 816 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 51X16
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Sustainable)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1295 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37X35
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,788
- Total interior livable area: 5,788 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 2,100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, 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: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 1.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 343.84X172.5
Details
- Parcel number: 12321030050000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,331,503
- Annual tax amount: $26,594
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,464,300
$1.39M - $1.54M
$6,979/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $1,500,000-3.2%$259/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $1,550,000-1.6%$268/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000$272/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listing removed | $1,575,000$272/sqft |
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| 3/21/2026 | Price change | $1,575,000-3.1%$272/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000+18.2%$281/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $1,375,000-4.8%$238/sqft |
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| 8/5/2023 | Pending sale | $1,445,000$250/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Contingent | $1,445,000$250/sqft |
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| 7/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,445,000+7%$250/sqft |
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| 9/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/17/2022 | Price change | $6,250-3.8%$1/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+28.6%$233/sqft |
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| 6/28/2012 | Listing removed | $1,050,000$181/sqft |
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| 5/24/2012 | Price change | $1,050,000-4.1%$181/sqft |
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| 2/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000-6.3%$189/sqft |
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| 8/18/2011 | Listing removed | $1,169,000$202/sqft |
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| 6/10/2011 | Price change | $1,169,000-0.8%$202/sqft |
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| 5/21/2011 | Price change | $1,179,000-1.8%$204/sqft |
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| 3/27/2011 | Price change | $1,200,000-1.6%$207/sqft |
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| 12/3/2010 | Price change | $1,220,000-0.3%$211/sqft |
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| 6/30/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,224,000-9.3%$211/sqft |
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| 7/26/2009 | Listing removed | $1,350,000$233/sqft |
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| 5/3/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+16.9%$233/sqft |
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| 10/24/2005 | Sold | $1,155,000$200/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,594 +13.4% | $497,458 +12.1% |
| 2023 | $23,461 +5.2% | $443,790 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $22,307 +2% | $371,907 +0.9% |
| 2021 | $21,879 +3.2% | $368,517 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $21,204 +5.2% | $367,360 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $20,149 +15.4% | $360,617 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $17,458 | $339,447 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $17,458 +5.6% | $333,773 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $16,524 +2.9% | $317,697 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $16,057 +1.2% | $299,150 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $15,870 +2.1% | $285,955 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $15,544 +4.5% | $288,436 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $14,871 -1.1% | $318,508 -8.6% |
| 2010 | $15,037 -0.2% | $348,368 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $15,071 +1.7% | $380,439 -2% |
| 2008 | $14,820 +20.7% | $388,044 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $12,282 +4.2% | $377,622 |
| 2005 | $11,788 -22.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $15,286 -0.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $15,313 -7.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $16,478 +4.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $15,774 +1.6% | $341,586 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $15,522 | $323,476 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60045
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: 1.5 mi
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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