$1,159,000

1765 Bowling Green Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
4,200 sqft
$276 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1765 Bowling Green Dr

Come home to this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with separate formal LR and DR, den and more in the historic Lasker Estates area in west Lake Forest. This exceptional floorplan includes a huge Family Room anchored by a classic stone fireplace surrounded by windows. The adjoining chef's kitchen was renovated in 2015 with gorgeous granite and stainless steel appliances, and a huge island, all offering lots of storage and organization, with a large breakfast nook for family gathering. This all creates the heart of this perfect family oasis. The formal Living Room is large with a second fireplace, wrapped in windows. French doors lead you into a charming Den/Library with floor to ceiling shelves offering a great home office space. Formal Dining area is big enough for your full size furniture. All your good sized bedrooms are up, with two full baths for the kids and guests to share. Master suite is enormous with a large walk in closet, and additional wall of closet. The large master bath has separate sinks with separate long cabinets, a 2 person jacuzzi tub, and separate shower. The second floor full size laundry room offers side by side washer and dryer, and a huge closet for utility organization. The 2015 renovation also included new hardwood floors in the FR/DR/Kitchen, a newly built enclosed Florida/Sunroom with full wrap around windows opening onto a fully redone paver patio with gas firepit overlooking an expansive backyard, on a corner lot. Sliding doors also open from the breakfast nook/family room for easy barbecuing and entertaining. The multi purpose mudroom leads to a 3 car attached garage. New roof/gutters in 2018. New windows on south end of house in 2019, dual zoned furnaces 2015/21, A/C 2022/23, washer/dryer 2023, sump pump 2024. Basement is partial, unfinished. This is a dream house in a beautiful west Lake Forest neighborhood.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size4,200 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1960
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
MLS #12312691
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12312691
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (773) 466-7150
  • Listing Agent: Meredith Banta

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 24, 1998
Home Sold
$782,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$283,077$15,030
2022$254,034$14,584
2021$251,295$14,236
2020$252,152$13,736
2019$251,223$13,726
2018$282,427$14,264
2017$275,835$14,264

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Everett Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.9 mi

1111 Everett School Rd

9

Half Day School

Public District 3-5

2.7 mi

239 Olde Half Day Rd

8

Cherokee Elementary School

Public District KG-4

2.8 mi

475 Cherokee Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $231,280. The most common annual income of people living in Lake Forest, IL is $200k+. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

3%
<35k
12%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
60%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

13%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
42%
Married, No Kids
41%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1765 Bowling Green Dr

This home is located at 1765 Bowling Green Dr in Lake Forest, IL and zip code 60045 in the Fairway Estates neighborhood. This 4,200 square foot home was built in 1960. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,159,000.

Lake Forest, IL housing market in March 2025 saw over 3 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 13 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Lake Forest, IL between February and March 2025 increased by 25.5%. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 33 days, the median list price was $1,075,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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