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818 Valley Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,050,000 $4,426/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

3,008

Sqft

0.43

Acre(Lot)

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated Colonial offering over 4,300 square feet of finished living space on nearly a half-acre in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods. Perfectly situated near walking paths, ponds, and Lake Forest Open Lands trails, this exceptional home combines timeless charm with extensive modern upgrades and an unbeatable lifestyle. Significant investment has been made by the current owners to thoughtfully transform and enhance this beautiful family home inside and out. A large covered front porch welcomes you into a warm and inviting interior featuring refinished hardwood floors throughout the main level, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, and a stunning two-sided fireplace. The spacious eat-in kitchen has been refreshed with newly refinished cabinetr y, updated hardware, and newer appliances including the range, microwave, dishwasher, and dryer. The beautifully renovated family room is designed for entertaining, complete with a high-end custom bar area and seamless access to the newly redesigned outdoor living spaces. In 2024, the backyard underwent a complete transformation with the removal of the old deck and installation of an expansive raised brick paver patio, firepit area, regrading, and newly created side pathways. Upstairs offers five spacious bedrooms and two updated full baths, including a generous primary suite with an oversized walk-in closet area. The fully finished basement adds over 1,300 square feet of exceptional living space and was completely built out from unfinished space in 2023/2024. Highlights include a large sixth bedroom with new egress window, a luxurious full bath with all-new plumbing, recreation and family room with plumbing for a future wet bar, gym area, new windows throughout, and abundant storage space. Additional major improvements include a new AC unit, new garage door and opener, upgraded 1.5-inch water service, directional boring and underground storm sewer connection for sump pump runoff, extensive hardscaping, and removal of several large trees to enhance natural light and improve safety. Enjoy everything Lake Forest has to offer, including the nearby 26-acre lakefront for swimming, boating, biking, and walking, as well as Elawa Farm's beloved farm-to-table market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, and flowers. Conveniently located just blocks from US-41, less than two miles from the Fort Sheridan Metra station, and only minutes from Lake Forest Beach. An incredible combination of space, updates, location, and lifestyle.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,050,000

AD Id : 79852130

MLS Id : MRD12643602

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 0.43 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,008

Year Built : 1966

Garage : 2

County : Lake

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 5 Room Types: Foyer, Bedroom 5, Walk In Closet, Bedroom 6, Exercise Room, Family Room

Bathroom Information

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

Room Information

Rooms Total: 12

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s) Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer Laundry Features: Main Level, Sink

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Heating & Cooling

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

Building Information

Year Built: 1966

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 91X208 Lot Description: Corner Lot, Mature Trees Lot Acres: 0.43 Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre

Property Information

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

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$1050000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $14967.72 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 16091010120000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

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

Elementary School: Cherokee 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: Old Elm, West of Green Bay Rd, North on Valley to Home.

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MLS: MRED #12643602 LISTED BY: Elizabeth de Wet, Jameson Sotheby's International Realty 312-751-0300 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)