285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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285 W Westminster Avenue,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$4,300,000
- 7 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 8,135 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:juli hallas
Office:berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12404241
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$4,300,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$528.58
About this home
Designed for today's active family, this private 2-acre estate combines recreation, relaxation, and refined style. The extensively renovated 8,135 sq. ft. brick residence borders Lake Forest Open Lands' Derwen Mawr Preserve, offering direct access to scenic trails and a short walk to downtown and the beach. Featuring 7 bedrooms, 7.1 baths, a luxurious primary suite with spa-quality marble bath, five en-suite bedrooms, a versatile third-floor guest or teen retreat, and a finished basement with wet bar and recreation space. The resort-style grounds include a heated year-round pool, tennis/sport court, expansive lawns, and a three-room apartment above the attached four-car garage. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience luxury. privacy, and convenience in one of the area's most desirable locations.
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Home facts
- Year built:1982
- Listing ID #:12404241
- Added:42 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 15, 2025 at 03:28 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:7
- Total bathrooms:8
- Full bathrooms:7
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:8,135 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shake
- Year built:1982
- Building area:8,135 sq. ft.
- Lot area:2.02 Acres
Schools
- High school:Lake Forest High School
- Middle school:Deer Path Middle School
- Elementary school:Sheridan Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$4,300,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$528.58
- Tax amount:$62,319 (2023)
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