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25 Barn Swallow Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045

3 beds
2 baths
2,102 sqft
16,161 sqft lot
$403 per sqft
1985 build
– on site

Welcome to this solid brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch nestled on a beautifully landscaped, fenced lot in the desirable community of The Ponds. Designed for comfort and convenience, this light-filled home features an open floor plan with elegant tray ceilings and numerous recent updates: 2025 - New roof, gutters, shutters, and windows. The bright white kitchen is both functional and inviting, boasting a Whirlpool refrigerator (2022), Bosch dishwasher (2023), and double ovens (2019). It opens seamlessly to the family room, which is finished with stylish low-maintenance white oak Pergo flooring and overlooks the serene patio and garden-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The full unfinished basement provides endless possibilities for storage, a hobby space, or future expansion. Located in a picturesque neighborhood with scenic walking paths and tranquil ponds, this one-level ranch home offers easy, low-maintenance living in a truly peaceful setting. Check out our video of The Ponds community.

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

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MLS# 12398399 —

The Building

Year Built:

1985
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Model:

RANCH
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Crawl Space, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Lighting
Window Features:

Blinds
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Sprinkler-Lawn
Total SqFt:

2102
Total SqFt:

4204
Main SqFt:

2102
Unfinished Lower SqFt:

2102
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Screens, Drapes

Interior

Room Type:

Walk In Closet
Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
Door Features:

Sliding Glass Door(s)
Laundry Features:

Main Level, Sink
Flooring:

Laminate, Carpet

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2102

Location

Directions:

Westleigh Road east of 41 to Valley turn right to Barn Swallow turn right to number
Location:

3950
Location:

6577

The Property

Parcel Number:

16043100260000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Common Grounds, Wooded, Garden
Lot Size Dimensions:

94X155X150X114
Lot Size Acres:

0.371
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced, Wood

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

13087.42

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven

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

Community Features:

Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee:

1000
Association Fee Includes:

Insurance
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Pergola

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$849,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,546
Taxes	$1,090
Insurance	$233
HOA fees	$83
Utilities	$160 See report
Total	$6,112/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/25/25 Jun 25, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$849,000
6/23/25 Jun 23, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$849,000

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This house located in North Shore, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently for sale for $849,000. 25 Barn Swallow Lane is a 2,102 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 19 days. 25 Barn Swallow Lane is in the North Shore neighborhood of Lake Forest and has a WalkScore® of 9, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Deer Path Middle School West, Deer Path Middle School East, Cherokee Elementary School, and Lake Forest High School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Coldwell Banker Realty, and Donna Mercier as distributed by MLS GRID.

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