IL
Lake
Lake Forest
60045
524 Forest Hill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
32
$1,100,000

Home Details for 524 Forest Hill Road

Price
$1,100,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.0
Square feet
2648
Year built
1961
County
Lake
Total rooms
10
Garage
2
Basement
Finished, Full, Daylight
Days on site
0
MLS Listing#
12581312
Property Description

Offering OVER 3000 sq ft of finished and REMODELED home. Nestled in the sought-after Whispering Oaks neighborhood of East Lake Forest is this beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. The main level features a seamless flow anchored by a brand new kitchen with quartz countertops, custom thin shaker cabinetry, a pull out pantry, and chef's hood, along with a cozy coffee nook for early mornings. The adjoining dining area opens to a raised patio, perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings surrounded by mature trees. A spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace, gas starter and an oversized picture window frames stunning views of the private, fenced in half acre yard. Upstairs, four generous bedrooms easily accommodate queen or king beds, including a serene primary suite with dual vanities and a beautifully updated bath and large, glass shower walk-in shower. An additional new full, hallway bath features a 72-inch, dual sink, white oak vanity with tons of storage and modern finishes. Lower level has a great walk-out to the outdoor space right off the family room with a second cozy, woodurning fireplace and a brand new custom dry bar built-in with quartzite slab countertop and vein matching backsplash and beverage center, great for entertaining guests on game days and holidays. The lower level has a additional room for a home-office or a guest suite. Also inclidues, large laundry area with extra storage. The finished basement below adds even more versatility with a playroom, craft area, and workshop space, perfect for hobbies or recreation. Additional highlights include a new furnace and air conditioning, ample storage throughout, and a cedar closet for seasonal items. Just steps from Cherokee Elementary and minutes to downtown Lake Forest, the Metra, and Lake Michigan beaches, this home blends suburban tranquility with everyday convenience you'll love to take advantage of for Summer beach days.

Property Features
  • House Interior
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Dry Bar
    • Built-in Features
  • Parking
    • Asphalt
    • Attached
    • Garage
  • Basement
    • Finished
    • Full
    • Daylight
  • Fire Place
    • Family Room
    • Living Room
    • Wood Burning
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
    • Forced Air
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Garage
    • 1
School Information
School Information for 524 Forest Hill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy: Compass - 773-466-7150
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Last Updated: 2026-03-03 04:00:15
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Agent
773 682 8771
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