1551 N Mckinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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1551 N Mckinley Road,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$469,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,412 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:andra o'neill
Office:@properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12449696
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$469,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$332.15
About this home
This classic ranch offers a rare opportunity to create your ideal home just moments to restaurants, shops, schools, train and all that charming Lake Forest has to offer. The main level of the home features a light-filled living room with a fireplace and views of the front yard, a separate kitchen, three well-sized bedrooms, and a full bath. A dining room with an additional sitting room sits off the back hall. Hardwood flooring lies beneath the majority of the carpeted areas on this level, waiting to be revealed and restored. A partially finished basement has a paneled rec room, and a second full bath requiring renovation. A long driveway along the north side of the home provides access to the side entrance, and detached, two-car garage. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or simply enjoy the home's solid bones and unbeatable location, this property is full of potential. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to invest in location, lifestyle, and value. **HOME IS BEING SOLD AS-IS**
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Home facts
- Year built:1951
- Listing Id #:12449696
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:1,412 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1951
- Building area:1,412 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.18 Acres
Schools
- High school:Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$469,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$332.15
- Tax amount:$8,437 (2024)
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