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535 N Waukegan Road , Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,150,000
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BEDS4 BATHS3 full SQUARE FEET2,146 MLS#12658264
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 115

Property Description

Experience the ease of single-level living in this truly exceptional, fully updated ranch home in coveted east Lake Forest. Set behind a gated entry and fully enclosed with a brand-new privacy fence, this beautifully transformed home offers incredible curb appeal with a new wide circular asphalt driveway, bluestone paver walkway, welcoming front porch, new roof, new Hardie Board siding, new composite rear deck, and all-new high-end exterior landscaping. The attached 2-car garage features a new epoxy floor and custom wainscoting, while the spacious mudroom just off the garage includes a custom built-in bench and storage lockers and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating the perfect everyday entry and drop zone. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting hardwood floors throughout and a bright, open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen features stylish finishes, a generous peninsula with seating for four, and a charming breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room, creating a warm and connected central living space. The dining area is also open to the family room, offering a seamless layout for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living. This beautiful dining space features another custom banquette, flanked by built-in cabinetry for added function, storage, and character. Just off the family room, an incredible four-season sunroom offers another beautiful place to relax, entertain, or enjoy views of the backyard. The sunroom opens to the new composite rear deck and the fully fenced yard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home also includes a large laundry room and an incredibly thoughtful floor plan where no detail has been overlooked. The bedroom layout is both flexible and highly desirable. One bedroom with an en-suite bath is located just off the family room, making it ideal for guests, a private office, or an additional living suite. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath. The impressive primary suite offers oversized closets and a stunning new custom bathroom with a large shower, soaking tub, and towel warmer. A rare, move-in ready ranch, this home combines thoughtful design, high-quality updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, transportation, and all that east Lake Forest has to offer, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

535 N Waukegan Road | MLS# 12658264

This single family home located at 535 N Waukegan Road , Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,150,000. This property was built in 1953 and has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths with 2146 sq. ft. N Waukegan Road is located within the District 115 school district. Search Lake Forest real estate on mkoch.gogambino.com today.

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Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Crawl Space
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 2
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Home Style: Ranch
Lot Size: 0.34 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $7,794
Year Built: 1953

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Foyer, Eating Area, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Additional Structures: Shed(s)
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Association Includes: None
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Exterior: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Fireplace Location(s): Living Room
Laundry: Main Level
Lot Dimensions: 99 X 143 X 99 X 144
Parcel#: 12312140020000
Parking: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 9
Township: Shields
Water: Lake Michigan

Room Sizes

Foyer: 8X11
Eating Area: 7X9
Mud Room: 13X8
Walk In Closet: 9X8
Bedroom 2: 13X11
Bedroom 3: 12X11
Bedroom 4: 13X11
Dining Room: 13X11
Family Room: 16X12
Kitchen: 12X11
Laundry: 9X8
Living Room: 25X13
Primary Bedroom: 19X29

Local Schools

High School: Lake Forest High School
School District: District 115

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Compass
Agency Phone: 847-416-0446

Shown By

Agent Name: Matt Koch
Agent Phone: Cell: (815) 543-7945
Agency Title: Gambino Realtors

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$ 6,208.58 per month $5,223.66 Principal & Interest $649.50 Property Tax $335.42 Homeowner's Insurance

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