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1060 Highland Avenue

Lake Forest, IL 60045

3 beds
3 baths
2,478 sqft
14,519 sqft lot
$363 per sqft
1984 build
– on site

Custom built all brick ranch with light, bright, open floorplan & full basement. Exquisitely updated & architecturally redesigned, no detail overlooked. New front paver entry & new Pella front door to open foyer, designer dark hardwood floors, decorator fixtures & recessed lighting, skylights and vaulted ceilings allow the natural light to pour in! Living room boasts floor to ceiling marble fireplace. Bright sun room/family room with new Pella slider door to beautiful patio & private backyard. Designer top of the line gourmet kitchen w/gorgeous 42" cabinets, granite counters,custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances, separate formal dining room/currently used as office. Large primary bedroom features updated private bath with dual sinks & vanity, his & her closets and dressing area. 2 additional full size bedrooms on the main level share updated full hall bath. Full finished basement with media area/game room, entertainment bar & fridge/kitchen area, 2 large bedrooms & 3rd full remodeled bath. Redesigned 1st floor laundry/mud room with loads of cabinets & exterior door. Easy access to attached garage with epoxy floor and pull down stairs to attic. 2024 New Roof, gutters, downspouts, 3 skylights, newer mechanicals all impeccably maintained! Nothing to do but move in. Sellers spared no expense to do it right and enjoy it for a long time. Amazing quality and timeless taste. Uniquely private fenced yard with extensive landscaping & beautiful gardens creates a much loved sanctuary. Don't Miss!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Coldwell Banker Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 23, 2025 •

MLS# 12396490 —

The Building

Year Built:

1984
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Aluminum Siding, Brick
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Model:

CUSTOM RANCH
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Window Features:

Blinds,Double Pane Windows,Skylight(s),Triple Pane Windows,Window Treatments
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio, Porch
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Screens, Skylight(s), Drapes, Insulated Windows
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage, Walk In Closet
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Solar Tube(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
Door Features:

Storm Door(s),Panel Door(s),6 Panel Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood, Wood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2478

Location

Directions:

Old Elm W of US 41 W to Highland N to #
Location:

8256
Location:

4459

The Property

Parcel Number:

16082100100000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden, Views
Lot Size Dimensions:

110X164X111X165
Lot Size Acres:

0.3333
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

15963.76

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Corporate Relo

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned, Other

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary School District:

67
Middle Or Junior School:

Deer Path Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

67
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Lake Forest Heights
Community Features:

Curbs, Street Paved, Other
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2.5
Parking Features:

Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2.5

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$899,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,818
Taxes	$1,330
Insurance	$247
Utilities	$184 See report
Total	$6,579/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/22/25 Jun 22, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$899,900
6/20/25 Jun 20, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$899,900	55.2% (5.1% / YR)
8/4/14 Aug 4, 2014		MRED	$580,000

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This house located in North Shore, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently for sale for $899,900. 1060 Highland Avenue is a 2,478 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 22 days. 1060 Highland Avenue is in the North Shore neighborhood of Lake Forest and has a WalkScore® of 11, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Lake Forest High School, Deer Path Middle School West, Deer Path Middle School East, and Cherokee Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Coldwell Banker Realty, and Julianne Spilotro as distributed by MLS GRID.

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