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461 Clover Avenue

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,550,000 $6,534/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

5,788

Sqft

1.36

Acres(Lot)

Description

Set on a lush 1.4-acre parcel adjacent to Deerpath Golf Course, this classic brick Georgian in East Lake Forest offers exceptional privacy, timeless architecture, and extensive modern updates. With nearly 5,800 square feet of finished living space (including the basement), the home has been thoughtfully renovated to feel current and move-in ready. The main level balances formal and casual living, featuring elegant living and dining rooms, a generous family room anchored by gas fireplace, and expansive Andersen 400-series patio doors that connect seamlessly to the outdoors. Great circular flow on the first floor. A light-filled private office with built-ins, French doors, and skylights provides a perfect work-from-home retreat. A first-floor bedroom with a full bath offers ideal flexibility for guests, an au pair, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the second level includes four spacious bedrooms, three with walk-in closets, along with two updated bathrooms and a LG washer and dryer, one of two laundry areas in the home. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, oversized shower, refined hardware, and abundant closet space including dual additional closets. The fully finished lower level expands the living area with a large recreation room, bar area, and game area (pool table included), all finished with engineered flooring. A second laundry area and the opportunity to add another bedroom and bathroom make this space exceptionally versatile. A separate storage area was recently added. At the heart of the home is a chef's eat-in kitchen, designed by Studio 41 and outfitted with premium Omega cherry cabinetry, granite counters, solid granite sink, and top-tier appliances including a Viking range with high-capacity hood, new Sub Zero fridge, new Maytag dishwasher, and dual-temperature wine cooler. Oversized patio doors open to a new concrete patio surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens and vibrant flower beds. Recent improvements are extensive and include refinished hardwood floors in a modern smokey gray tone, updated millwork and French doors, new solid-core interior doors and hardware, upgraded lighting throughout including a foyer chandelier, new baseboards, new stair runner, rebuilt code-compliant egress window, updated stair spindles, refreshed landscaping with underground sprinklers, and epoxy-coated three-car attached garage. Two expansive side yards-each approximately half an acre-offer exceptional potential for a pool, pool house, or separate in-law residence. Major mechanical updates include new furnaces (2024), new sump pumps (2022), new electrical panel (2023), and more. Located minutes from downtown Lake Forest, the lakefront, library, dining, shopping, and top-rated schools, this home delivers privacy, space, and convenience.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,550,000

AD Id : 77669452

MLS Id : MRD12615805

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 1.36 Acres

Living Area Size : 5,788

Year Built : 1985

Garage : 3

County : Lake

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 5 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Library, Foyer, Game Room, Recreation Room, Mud Room

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 12

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters Roof: Shake Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop Laundry Features: Upper Level, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink

Roofing Information

Shake
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1985

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 343.84X172.5 Lot Acres: 1.3623 Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Georgian Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$1575000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $26594 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 12321030050000 Tax Exemption: None

Parking Information

Total Parking: 3 Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Garage Information

Garage Space: 3

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School Junior High School: Deer Path Middle School Senior High School: Lake Forest High School
Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Location Information

City: Lake Forest Direction: Deerpath west of Green Bay to Clover, north to house OR Hwy 41 to deerpath, east to Clover North to house

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MLS: MRED #12615805 LISTED BY: Lauren Mitrick Wood, Compass 773-466-7150 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)