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490 S Waukegan Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
4 baths
3,658 sqft
~1 acre lot
$354 per sqft
1977 build
– on site

Stunning fully updated home secluded on nearly one and a half acres in beautiful Lake Forest! This modern farmhouse gut renovated in 2022 with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms - is what you have been waiting for! Greeted by warm front porch, you enter into the lovely foyer which is open to a bright formal living room with electric fireplace, tucked away private office with gas fireplace, and nicely sized dining room with storage closet. The sun-filled gourmet kitchen features custom white cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar and breakfast table nook, large pantry - opens to pretty family room with gas fireplace and sliding glass doors that overlook patio & backyard! The first floor also features an oversized laundry and mud room, a guest bedroom with gorgeous hall bathroom, and an attached 2.5 car garage. Upstairs you will find a peaceful primary suite with two walk in closets and spa-like bathroom with huge dual vanity, soaking tub, and nice shower. Three large family bedrooms round out the second floor - one with an en suite bath while two share a lovely hall bath. Huge finished basement with plentiful recreation space & entertaining space - plus tons of storage! Amazing backyard with great patio, covered pergola with tv, fire pit area, swing set, basketball hoop, and lots of yard. Located in desirable Lake Forest, this home is just minutes away from great schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 31, 2025 •

MLS# 12373311 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1977
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Fiber Cement
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Finished, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Sump Pump
Total SqFt:

3526
Total SqFt:

5200
Below Grade Finished Area:

1350
Main SqFt:

2021
Upper SqFt:

1505
Basement SqFt:

1674
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

324
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Foyer, Office, Recreation Room
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Electric, Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Other
Laundry Features:

Main Level, In Unit, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3658

Location

Directions:

Waukegan Rd - South of Route 60, North of Everett
Location:

4459
Location:

6622

The Property

Parcel Number:

16064010060000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

N
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

250 X 240 X 273 X 273
Lot Size Acres:

1.46
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

18960.7

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic Tank
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

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

Schools

Elementary School:

Everett 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

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2.5
Parking Features:

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

2.5

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Pergola

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,295,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,934
Taxes	$1,580
Insurance	$356
Utilities	$227 See report
Total	$9,097/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/30/25 May 30, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,295,000
5/27/25 May 27, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,295,000	22.7% (11.1% / YR)
5/12/23 May 12, 2023		MRED	$1,055,000	-4.0%

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This house located in North Shore, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently for sale for $1,295,000. 490 S Waukegan Road is a 3,658 square foot house with 5 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 21 days. 490 S Waukegan Road is in the North Shore neighborhood of Lake Forest and has a WalkScore® of 34, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Deer Path Middle School West, Everett Elementary School, Lake Forest High School, and Deer Path Middle School East.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Katharine Hackett as distributed by MLS GRID.

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