$1,030,000

81 W N Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,883 sqft
$357 / sqft
House

Property details

About 81 W N Ave

Welcome home! This beautiful and spacious home with 5 bedrooms and 3.1 baths has been totally redone from 2017 to 2023 including new Hardy Board siding, roof, gutters, gutter guards, downspouts, insulation, windows, doors, driveway, furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, plumbing, electric, as well as a new addition featuring a first floor Primary Suite with luxurious bath, walk-in closet, linen closet and sunny Florida room overlooking treed backyard. The first floor offers great living space. The living room is warm and inviting and leads to the formal dining room. The updated kitchen is complete with abundant storage, high end appliances, high quality cabinetry, island and granite counters and an eating area which seamlessly connects to the family room. The family room is enhanced with built-ins and a gas log fireplace with handsome surround. Not to be missed on this level is the updated half bath and the spacious laundry/mud room which conveniently connects to the garage. The entrance from the garage is handicap accessible. On the second floor there is an additional Primary bedroom with another luxurious bath and walk-in closet plus linen closet. Completing this level are 3 other bedrooms and a new hall bath. Other noteworthy features are back-up sump pump, generator, sprinkler system, in ground invisible fence, new interior doors, garage door, three wired outdoor cameras. Please exclude kitchen, dining room and foyer chandeliers, television mounts, window treatments and hardware.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,883 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1975
MLS #12305033
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log, Gas Starter

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12305033
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 295-0700
  • Listing Agent: Elizabeth Gurza

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$1,030,000

81 W N Ave

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Price information

Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$196,368$10,469
2022$187,464$8,944
2021$180,741$8,828
2020$181,122$8,512

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Cherokee Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.7 mi

475 Cherokee Rd

9

Everett Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.4 mi

1111 Everett School Rd

10

Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.8 mi

2939 Summit Ave

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 $162,500. The majority of Lake Forest, IL residents have income $200k+ annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

7%
<35k
23%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
37%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

19%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
38%
Married, No Kids
38%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
7%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 81 W N Ave

This home is located at 81 W N Ave in Lake Forest, IL and zip code 60045. This 2,883 square foot home was built in 1975. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,030,000.

Lake Forest, IL housing market in February 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 7 sold below. Between January and February 2025, Lake Forest, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 11.7%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $1,048,166, while the average time on the real estate market was 53 days.

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

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