530 Oak Knoll Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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530 Oak Knoll Drive,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,849,500
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,184 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: patrick milhaupt, elizabeth jakaitis
Office: jameson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:12547870
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,849,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$442.04
About this home
Striking Nantucket-style home set on a beautifully landscaped, private 1.5-acre lot in desirable Lake Forest, offering timeless curb appeal and a serene setting within the highly regarded Lake Forest High School and Everett Elementary School district. A covered front porch and charming window boxes create a warm, welcoming first impression and classic North Shore appeal. Inside, vaulted ceilings, elegant 8-foot doors, and hardwood floors throughout enhance a grand, open floor plan ideal for today's family lifestyle and entertaining. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light, creating bright, inviting living spaces with seamless flow. The kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring custom Wood-Mode cabinetry, a large center island with breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry. It opens to an inviting family room anchored by a dramatic stone fireplace-perfect for everyday living and gatherings. Just beyond, the sunroom offers radiant heated floors and three walls of expansive sliding glass doors, blending indoor and outdoor living and providing an ideal space for family time and entertaining. The main-level primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat with a spa-inspired bath including heated floors, a jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. A private first-floor office offers excellent flexibility for remote work, study space, or a playroom. The second level features three generously sized bedrooms, a loft area, and two full bathrooms, offering ample space for family and guests. The finished lower level expands the living area with a temperature-controlled wine room, recreation space, exercise area, and abundant storage-ideal for growing families and active lifestyles. Additional highlights include a heated three-car garage, newer roof (2023), and freshly painted exterior (2025). Ideally located near Metra service, highway access, shopping, award-winning Lake Forest schools, Conway Farms Golf Club, and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready luxury home in Lake Forest-offering space, privacy, and timeless design in one of the North Shore's most sought-after communities.
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Home facts
- Year built:1991
- Listing ID #:12547870
- Added:50 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 07, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:12
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Separate Shower
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
- Living area:4,184 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shake
- Year built:1991
- Building area:4,184 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.51 Acres
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Lake Forest High School
- Middle school:Deer Path Middle School
- Elementary school:Everett Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,849,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$442.04
- Tax amount:$22,732 (2024)
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