461 Clover Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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461 Clover Avenue,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,625,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,788 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: lauren mitrick wood, charlie wood
Office: compass
MLS#:12561073
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$1,625,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$280.75

About this home

Set on a lush 1.4-acre parcel adjacent to Deerpath Golf Course, this classic brick Georgian in East Lake Forest offers exceptional privacy, timeless architecture, and extensive modern updates. With nearly 5,800 square feet of finished living space (including the basement), the home has been thoughtfully renovated to feel current and move-in ready. The main level balances formal and casual living, featuring elegant living and dining rooms, a generous family room anchored by gas fireplace, and expansive Andersen 400-series patio doors that connect seamlessly to the outdoors. Great circular flow on the first floor. A light-filled private office with built-ins, French doors, and skylights provides a perfect work-from-home retreat. A first-floor bedroom with a full bath offers ideal flexibility for guests, an au pair, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the second level includes four spacious bedrooms, three with walk-in closets, along with two updated bathrooms and a LG washer and

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Home facts

  • Year built:1985
  • Listing ID #:12561073
  • Added:2 day(s) ago
  • Updated:February 21, 2026 at 11:58 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Living area:5,788 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shake
  • Year built:1985
  • Building area:5,788 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.36 Acres

Schools

  • High school:Lake Forest High School
  • Middle school:Deer Path Middle School
  • Elementary school:Sheridan Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,625,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$280.75
  • Tax amount:$26,594 (2024)
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