916 Oakwood Ave. In-town convenience with a residential feel. Award winning schools, a 6-minute drive to Forest Park Beach, excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, the express train to Chicago, and iconic West Park - all just around the corner. This gracious and lovingly maintained home features 3 bedrooms, one full bath upstairs, and one full bath on the main floor. The spacious kitchen pairs beautifully with its large eat in area while a separate dining room serves as the perfect backdrop for entertaining guests. The bright sunroom with its southern facing windows offers a tranquil retreat. The front entrance contains a welcoming foyer alongside a living room furnished with built in shelving, a bay window, and French doors leading to the den which could easily double for entertainment or a home office. Upstairs, discover three light-filled bedrooms, a spacious linen closet, and a stunning full bathroom with eye catching black and white tiles. The basement is partially finished, with newer washer, dryer, furnace and hot water heater. Outside is a beautifully maintained lawn with mature plantings and a backyard that provides privacy. Schedule your showing today! The property has a lead water service line that may be required to be replaced by the City of Lake Forest in the future.
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$650,000
916 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
1,856sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,795 Square Feet Lot
$676,800 Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$4,021 Estimated rent
Home value
$676,800
$609,000 - $751,000
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Mature plantingsLight-filled bedroomsBeautifully maintained lawnSouthern facing windowsLarge eat in areaBlack and white tilesSpacious kitchen
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Listed by:
Thomas LaChance 847-234-2500,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Amy Davidson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12514172
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Mud Room, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens, Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Screens)
- Level: Second
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X6
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Oven
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,795 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 136
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 12283110140000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $542,791
- Annual tax amount: $9,861
- Date on market: 11/9/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $650,000-17.2%$350/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12514172 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Contingent | $785,000$423/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12514172 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $785,000$423/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12514172 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,862 +9.7% | $187,768 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $8,989 +8.3% | $180,912 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $8,301 +2.9% | $158,828 +7% |
| 2021 | $8,065 +2.3% | $148,472 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $7,887 +5.3% | $148,005 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $7,491 +1.4% | $145,288 -6.5% |
| 2018 | $7,390 | $155,331 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $7,390 +6.3% | $152,734 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $6,954 +9.3% | $145,378 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $6,364 +1.1% | $136,890 +10.1% |
| 2014 | $6,295 +0.7% | $124,339 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $6,249 +2% | $125,418 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $6,124 -4.7% | $138,495 -11.3% |
| 2010 | $6,423 -0.6% | $156,092 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $6,459 +1.4% | $170,462 -2% |
| 2008 | $6,368 +2.9% | $173,870 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $6,191 +4.8% | $169,200 |
| 2005 | $5,906 +3.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,718 +3.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,535 +12.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,912 +4.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,685 +1.9% | $106,056 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $4,599 | $100,433 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.3 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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