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535 N Waukegan Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,146

Sqft

Acres0.34

Acre(Lot)

Experience the ease of single-level living in this truly exceptional, fully updated ranch home in coveted east Lake Forest. Set behind a gated entry and fully enclosed with a brand-new privacy fence, this beautifully transformed home offers incredible curb appeal with a new wide circular asphalt driveway, bluestone paver walkway, welcoming front porch, new roof, new Hardie Board siding, new composite rear deck, and all-new high-end exterior landscaping. The attached 2-car garage features a new epoxy floor and custom wainscoting, while the spacious mudroom just off the garage includes a custom built-in bench and storage lockers and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating the perfect everyday entry and drop zone. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting h ardwood floors throughout and a bright, open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen features stylish finishes, a generous peninsula with seating for four, and a charming breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room, creating a warm and connected central living space. The dining area is also open to the family room, offering a seamless layout for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living. This beautiful dining space features another custom banquette, flanked by built-in cabinetry for added function, storage, and character. Just off the family room, an incredible four-season sunroom offers another beautiful place to relax, entertain, or enjoy views of the backyard. The sunroom opens to the new composite rear deck and the fully fenced yard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home also includes a large laundry room and an incredibly thoughtful floor plan where no detail has been overlooked. The bedroom layout is both flexible and highly desirable. One bedroom with an en-suite bath is located just off the family room, making it ideal for guests, a private office, or an additional living suite. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath. The impressive primary suite offers oversized closets and a stunning new custom bathroom with a large shower, soaking tub, and towel warmer. A rare, move-in ready ranch, this home combines thoughtful design, high-quality updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, transportation, and all that east Lake Forest has to offer, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,150,000

AD Id : 81545700

MLS Id : MRD12658264

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.34 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,146

Year Built : 1953

Garage : 2

County : Lake

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 4 Room Types: Foyer, Eating Area, Mud Room, Walk In Closet

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 9

    Interior Features

    1st Floor Bedroom Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Main Level

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Heating & Cooling

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

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1953

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 99 X 143 X 99 X 144 Lot Acres: 0.34 Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Ranch Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 1 Story

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$1150000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $7794.32 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 12312140020000

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 2 Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Senior High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Utility Information

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

    City: Lake Forest Direction: Deerpath and Waukegan Rd, turn north to number. White ranch new privacy fence.
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MLS: MRED #12658264 LISTED BY: Cory Green, Compass 847-416-0446 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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