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535 N Waukegan Road Lake Forest IL 60045

MLS #12775607

For Sale
$998,000
October 15th, 2026

Description

Experience the ease of single-level living in this truly exceptional, fully updated ranch home in coveted east Lake Forest. Set behind a gated entry and fully enclosed with a brand-new privacy fence, this beautifully transformed home offers incredible curb appeal with a new wide circular asphalt driveway, bluestone paver walkway, welcoming front porch, new roof, new Hardie Board siding, new composite rear deck, and all-new high-end exterior landscaping. The attached 2-car garage features a new epoxy floor and custom wainscoting, while the spacious mudroom just off the garage includes a custom built-in bench and storage lockers and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating the perfect everyday entry and drop zone. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting hardwood floors throughout and a bright, open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen features stylish finishes, a generous peninsula with seating for four, and a charming breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room, creating a warm and connected central living space. The dining area is also open to the family room, offering a seamless layout for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living. This beautiful dining space features another custom banquette, flanked by built-in cabinetry for added function, storage, and character. Just off the family room, an incredible four-season sunroom offers another beautiful place to relax, entertain, or enjoy views of the backyard. The sunroom opens to the new composite rear deck and the fully fenced yard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home also includes a large laundry room and an incredibly thoughtful floor plan where no detail has been overlooked. The bedroom layout is both flexible and highly desirable. One bedroom with an en-suite bath is located just off the family room, making it ideal for guests, a private office, or an additional living suite. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath. The impressive primary suite offers oversized closets and a stunning new custom bathroom with a large shower, soaking tub, and towel warmer. A rare, move-in ready ranch, this home combines thoughtful design, high-quality updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, transportation, and all that east Lake Forest has to offer, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

Property Info

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
7 Days on Market
2146 Sq Ft
$465/sqft
PIN: 12312140020000

Tax & HOA Information

Tax Year 2025: $7,794
HOA: $0/month
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Schools

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Elementary School
District 67
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Middle School
District 67

Property Location

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Listed by Cory Green with Compass 847-416-0446

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