920 Mount Vernon Avenue
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 $ 1,325,000
Bedrooms7 Baths5.1 Sq 5,405 Monthly Estimate*
$ 8,806
for $1,325,000 with 7 bedrooms and 5 full baths, 1 half bath. This 5,405 square foot home was built in 1989 on a lot size of 1.38.
Impressive quality, custom-built home in Lake Forest's coveted Country Place subdivision. Quality built in 1989 for the current owner, this luxurious home has approximately 5,400 sq ft above grade and 2,500 sq ft in the walk-out finished lower level. There are high ceilings, spacious rooms, curved walls, and tall windows that capture inviting views of the outdoors! The light and bright interior was freshly painted (12/2023). The circular brick-paved driveway leads to a beautiful all brick exterior with concrete tile roof, a 3-car garage, and a sophisticated waterfall feature near the front entry. Inside, the gracious marble foyer provides a warm welcome. Through the foyer, the captivating curved white oak staircase is an architectural gem that leads to all levels. The spacious living room has a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and windows that show beautiful views of the outdoors. The formal dining room has a wet bar and hardwood flooring and also many beautiful windows. The kitchen with island, sunny breakfast room and huge walk-in pantry is near the dining room. The spectacular family room has a two-story vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace and doors that lead to the rear yard. The en suite guest bedroom is conveniently located on the main entry level. Upstairs, there are 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, a full-size laundry room and a small room with wet bar that can be used as a beverage/coffee station, study room or prayer room. The luxurious primary bedroom suite boasts a vaulted ceiling, balcony, bath with separate shower and tub, private WC, dressing room, walk-in closet, and office/sitting room. This office is ideal as a quiet place to work after hours. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level offers entertainment for all! There is a theater area, bar/kitchenette, dance floor, recreation room, exercise area with mirrored walls, full bath, storage and more! This level opens to the large, wooded rear yard. Outside, the 1.38-acre parcel is professionally landscaped with specimen plantings and mature trees. This one-of-a-kind home offers deluxe living in an exquisite Lake Forest estate setting. Cosmetic updating costs for optional kitchen and bathroom renovations have been considered in the asking price.
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FeaturesGeneralInterior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings Skylight(s) Bar-Wet Hardwood Floors First Floor Bedroom Second Floor Laundry Walk-In Closet(s) Separate Dining Room
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Other
Appliances Double Oven Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Disposal Cooktop Range Hood
Exterior Features Balcony Deck
Garage Spaces 3
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Contemporary Traditional
Year Built 1989
Electric Circuit Breakers 200+ Amp Service
Township West Deerfield
Tax Year 2023
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Curbs Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Lake
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 16
Status Active
Directions 41 South to Old Elm West to Mount Vernon North to home
High School Lake Forest High School
City Lake Forest
High School District 115
MLS Area Lake Forest
Waterfront Y/N N
Street Name Mount Vernon
Elementary School Cherokee Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 21653.48
Middle/Junior High School Deer Path Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Days on Market 153
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 67
Elementary School District 67
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InteriorBasement Full Walkout Finished Exterior Access Rec/Family Area Storage Space
Total Fireplaces 4
Fireplace Features Wood Burning Gas Log Gas Starter
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Street Suffix Avenue
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup Sink
Total Bedrooms 7
Below Grade Finished Area 2468
Room Type Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 Breakfast Room Office Recreation Room Sitting Room Exercise Room Other Room Foyer Bedroom 7
Total Baths 6
Bedrooms Possible 7
Bathrooom Whirlpool Separate Shower Steam Shower Double Sink Bidet
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ExteriorLot Features Landscaped Wooded Mature Trees
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 3
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 377 X 182 X 308 X 177
Lot Size Acres 1.38
Other Equipment Humidifier Central Vacuum TV-Cable Security System Ceiling Fan(s) Sump Pump Sprinkler-Lawn Water Heater-Gas
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Type Attached
Garage Ownership Owned
Exterior Brick
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* Excluded FeaturesList By@Properties Christie's International Real EstateBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $8,806
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $1,804
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Average List Price $1,929,969
Percent of Sale Price 46%
About Lake Forest, IL 19,888 Population
-2% Since 2002
$ 164,533 Median Income
46.48 Median Age
33% Households with Children
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1539780 Elementary School
567092 Middle School
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Pricing HistoryDate | Price | Price Change | Description |
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5/29/2024 | $1,325,000 | -8.56% | Price Down |
3/7/2024 | $1,449,000 | -3.21% | Price Down |
1/2/2024 | $1,497,000 | | Listed Price |