Beautifully updated home with 2,500 SF of finished space near downtown Lake Forest! This fabulous home is a true sanctuary of charm, open space, and thoughtful design with incredible views of the grounds. Set on 1.19 lush acres, overlooking Deerpath Golf Course, this home has the warmth today's buyers crave. Mature trees frame the property, offering a serene, park-like setting, while the inviting front porch and large, new screened-in porch hint at the relaxed lifestyle that awaits inside. Step into a bright, airy interior where sunlight pours through new windows, accenting gleaming new hardwood and stone floors throughout! Enjoy spacious rooms with vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen, where a stately wood-burning fireplace creates a cozy focal point. Every room opens into the next, revealing elegant updates like designer lighting, curated finishes, and timeless architectural details such as built-in bookcases and crisp, white millwork. The heart of the home is the wonderful new kitchen, featuring white cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, and stainless appliances, all designed to accommodate both everyday living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, a sun-drenched breakfast area opens to the formal dining area providing the perfect place to start your day, with views of the expansive grounds beyond. From family dinners to summer cocktail parties on the screened porch or stone terraces, the indoor-outdoor living here is incredible and effortless. The generous family room with stone flooring offers a cozy second fireplace and walk-out access to the rear lower terrace and yard-ideal for movie nights, game days, or just curling up with a book. The updated laundry room, powder room and attached two-car garage are also located on this level, adding convenience to everyday living. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms-including a lovely primary suite with a beautifully renovated primary bath and 2 closets. Three more bedrooms and a lovely, updated bathroom and linen closet complete this level. The 4th bedroom is currently being used as a home office. Move right in and enjoy all this wonderful home has to offer with abundant additional storage and so much more. This home has been lovingly maintained and thoroughly modernized for today's discerning buyer. Perfectly located just 1-3 blocks from town, top-rated Lake Forest schools, east commuter train, shops, and the beauty of Lake Michigan, this move-in ready home offers the rare combination of privacy, space, and style in one of the North Shore's most coveted communities.
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$1,200,000
560 Golf Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
2,023sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.19 Acres Lot
$1,253,600 Zestimate®
$593/sqft
$5,653 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,253,600
$1.13M - $1.39M
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Wood-burning fireplaceSecond fireplaceOverlooking deerpath golf courseCurated finishesMature treesSleek quartz countertopsPrimary suite
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Listing courtesy of:
Ann Lyon 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Houda Chedid
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12404671
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,023 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 1.19 Acres
- Dimensions: 130X407X127X397
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, On Golf Course
Details
- Parcel number: 12322010120000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000+2.1%$593/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404671 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Contingent | $1,175,000$581/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404671 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+135.5%$581/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404671 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2020 | Sold | $499,000$247/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $499,000$247/sqft |
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| 8/21/2020 | Sold | $499,000$247/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10810452 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2020 | Pending sale | $499,000$247/sqft |
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| 8/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $499,000+1163.3%$247/sqft |
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| 3/26/1996 | Sold | $39,500$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,303 +9.7% | $242,869 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $12,128 +2.9% | $223,884 +6% |
| 2021 | $11,789 +9.6% | $211,279 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $10,758 +4.7% | $205,400 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $10,277 +7.3% | $201,629 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $9,576 | $197,020 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $9,576 +6.6% | $193,727 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $8,983 -2% | $184,397 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $9,167 +1.1% | $173,632 -0.4% |
| 2014 | $9,065 +1.2% | $174,250 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $8,962 +2.2% | $175,761 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $8,768 +3% | $194,084 -6.6% |
| 2010 | $8,511 -1.7% | $207,705 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $8,660 +3.7% | $226,827 -2% |
| 2008 | $8,354 -11% | $231,362 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $9,388 +11.4% | $225,148 |
| 2005 | $8,427 -0.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $8,465 -1.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $8,560 +7.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $7,969 +4.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $7,623 +1.7% | $166,688 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $7,496 | $157,851 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheridan 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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