$1,950,000
$1,950,000
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940 Mount Vernon AVE Lake Forest, IL 60045
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,050 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $1,950,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,050 sqft
Price per Sqft $276
MLS Listing ID 12565703
Sold Date 04/10/26
Style French Provincial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1988
Annual Tax Amount $22,247
Tax Year 2024
Lot Dimensions 60113
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
This impeccably updated French Country home is truly move-in ready. Set on a serene 1.38-acre wooded lot with outstanding curb appeal, the property features a brand new composite roof and gutters, professional landscaping, expansive bluestone patios, a stunning professional grade outdoor kitchen and beautifully manicured, woodland gardens. Exceptional interior amenities include a timeless chef's kitchen with refreshed cabinetry and Sub Zero refrigeration, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and a luxurious primary suite with a newer bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a first-floor guest suite with a steam room, hardwood floors throughout, a heated three-car garage with EV charger, main floor and upstairs laundry and a finished basement offering an additional bedroom and bath, media room, recreation space, and abundant storage. A spacious floor plan and elegant finishes seamlessly blend comfort and sophistication, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a turnkey lifestyle in one of Lake Forest's most desirable settings.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Forest
Rooms
Basement Finished, Full
Interior
Interior Features Steam Room, Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Gas Starter
Equipment Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
Laundry Main Level, Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
Garage Spaces 3.0
Community Features Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Building
Building Description Vinyl Siding,Brick,Stone, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 2 Stories
Structure Type Vinyl Siding,Brick,Stone
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Cherokee Elementary School
Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School
High Schools Lake Forest High School
School District 67 , 67, 115
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Margie Brooks of Baird & Warner