940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Lake Forest
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940 Mount Vernon Avenue,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,950,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 7,050 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: nathan freeborn
Office: redfin corporation
MLS#:12565703
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$1,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$276.6

About this home

This impeccably updated French Country home is truly move-in ready. Set on a serene 1.38-acre wooded lot with outstanding curb appeal, the property features a brand new composite roof and gutters, professional landscaping, expansive bluestone patios, a stunning professional grade outdoor kitchen and beautifully manicured, woodland gardens. Exceptional interior amenities include a timeless chef's kitchen with refreshed cabinetry and Sub Zero refrigeration, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and a luxurious primary suite with a newer bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a first-floor guest suite with a steam room, hardwood floors throughout, a heated three-car garage with EV charger, main floor and upstairs laundry and a finished basement offering an additional bedroom and bath, media room, recreation space, and abundant storage. A spacious floor plan and elegant finishes seamlessly blend comfort and sophistication, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1988
  • Listing ID #:12565703
  • Added:2 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 07, 2026 at 08:48 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:15
  • Dining Description:Eating Area, Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Double Shower, Double Sinks, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Steam Shower, Whirlpool
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, High End Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full
  • Living area:7,050 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1988
  • Building area:7,050 sq. ft.
  • Architectural Style:French Provincial
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$276.6
  • Tax amount:$22,247 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Backup Sump Pump, CO Detectors, Radon Mitigation System, Security System, Sprinkler-Lawn, Sump Pump
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