1071 Mount Vernon AVE Lake Forest, IL 60045 Active Under Contract

UPDATED: 03/11/2026 03:03 PM ON MARKET: 16 days on market

$896,000

4 Beds3 Baths2,532 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,532 sqft

Price per Sqft $353

MLS Listing ID 12575840

Style Contemporary

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Year Built 1985

Annual Tax Amount $13,211

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.314 Acres

Lot Dimensions 101X134X101X134

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished,Partial

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log,Gas Starter

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven,Range,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Park,Street Lights,Street Paved

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Frame, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Frame

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 List Broker Must Accompany

Property Description

This stunning well maintained custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath contemporary home is filled with natural light, featuring angled ceilings and multiple skylights throughout. The inviting interior showcases hardwood floors and a bright white kitchen with granite countertops, a separate breakfast room, and easy access to a spacious deck overlooking a thoughtfully landscaped, fenced backyard. The lovely primary suite includes a private balcony, two closets, and an en-suite bath with heated floors. Two additional upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom. The main level offers formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable den, and a first-floor bedroom-perfect for in-laws, visitors, or home office use. The Partially finished lower level provides additional living space and convenient storage, while the attached 2 car garage makes carrying in groceries easy. Ideally situated near parks, shops, restaurants, and the train, this home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and location.