1 of 15

Want to see similar homes for sale?

1720 Waukegan Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
4 baths
2,795 sqft
~1 acre lot
$209 per sqft
1977 build
– on site

More homes

This handsome brick home sits pretty on 1.5 private acres. Upon walking into the home you are greeted by a 2 story foyer and elegant staircase with a view straight through to the formal living room. Off the living room, you will find a private office tucked away from any distractions. The charming open-concept kitchen leads you right into the family room with beamed ceilings.The flexible floor plan allows for 2 options for your master bedroom. Either on the first or second floor, depending on preference. The first floor master is right off the foyer and features plenty on natural light and French doors leading to the exterior. It is also complete with a walk in closet and en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom upstairs is quaint with an en-suite bath and an extra room for an office or nursery. 3 additional bedrooms can be found upstairs, as well as a hall bath. Excellent yard space with many areas to enjoy, including a back patio, large lawn, and wooded areas. Finished basement with rec room and laundry. Garage is accessed through arched car port. This central location gives you easy access to both Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Need to run an errand? Easy! Find your local grocery store a few blocks away, as well as Target. Other nearby favorites include Donatis Pizza, Forest Greens Juice Bar, Pasquesis and more!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Compass as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 3, 2025 •

MLS# 10891593 —

The Building

Year Built:

1977
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio,Breezeway
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5,Breakfast Room,Office,Recreation Room,Nursery,Foyer
Rooms Total:

13
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors,1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Open Floorplan
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry:

Basement
Laundry:

19X15
Laundry Features:

In Unit

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2795

Location

Directions:

From 176, go South on Waukegan. Home is on the West side of the street shortly after passing Knollwood and right before O'Leary. If you have passed O'Leary, you have gone too far.
Location:

6577
Location:

4564

The Property

Parcel Number:

12194030050000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

367.42X164.59X428.57X152.85
Lot Size Acres:

1.48
Lot Size Source:

Owner
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

16680.78

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic-Private
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Disposal

Schools

Elementary School:

Everett Elementary School
Elementary School District:

67
Middle Or Junior School:

Deer Path Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

67
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Community Features:

Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Explore the Area

My Commute

From

Walk Score®

Provided by WalkScore® Inc.

Bike Score®

Provided by WalkScore® Inc.

Soundscore™

Provided by HowLoud

Air Pollution Index

Provided by ClearlyEnergy

Max Internet Speed

XFINITY from Comcast

Provided by BroadbandNow®

View a full report

Utility Costs

$204/mo.

Estimate provided by ClearlyEnergy

View a full report

Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/30/20 Nov 30, 2020	Sold	MRED	$585,000	-2.5%
10/8/20 Oct 8, 2020	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$599,999
10/4/20 Oct 4, 2020	Listed / Active	MRED	$599,999

House Sold on 11/30/2020

$585,000

Listing provided by broker:

Tracy Wurster

Compass

Newest listings in Deerfield, IL

Similar sold homes

Listing courtesy of MRED, Compass, and Tracy Wurster as distributed by MLS GRID.

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Signal Real Estate are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
© 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by MLS GRID. Use of MLS GRID Data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the Member Participant's applicable MLS if any and as amended from time to time.

Based on information submitted to MLS GRID as of Jan 3, 2025, 06:31 am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

1720 Waukegan Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045