693 Cherry Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Lake Forest
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693 Cherry Avenue,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$685,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,246 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: tracey galitz
Office: baird & warner
MLS#:12721164
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$685,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$304.99

About this home

Enjoy the best of East Lake Forest living in this delightful home near South Park, vibrant downtown Lake Forest and historic Market Square! The home's truly captivating centerpiece is its gorgeous rustic family room addition, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, a striking fireplace and walls of windows that fill the space with abundant natural light from its desirable southern exposure. Sliding glass doors open to the spacious rear deck and provide scenic views of the lush backyard. The kitchen and original family room offer an inviting open-concept layout, while the separate living and dining rooms off the foyer preserve the home's timeless traditional character. The expanded basement provides valuable additional living space and was in the process of being finished, with beautiful built-in cabinetry already in place. Convenient access to Metra transportation, wonderful recreational amenities and Lake Michigan makes this an exceptional location for experiencing everything the Lake...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1912
  • Listing ID #:12721164
  • Updated:September 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
  • Living area:2,246 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1912
  • Building area:2,246 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.16 Acres
  • Levels:1.5 Story

Schools

  • High school:Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$685,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$304.99
  • Tax amount:$11,216 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:6
  • Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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