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81 W North Avenue

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
4 baths
2,883 sqft
169 sqft lot
$357 per sqft
1975 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12305033 —

The Building

Year Built:

1975
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio, Storms/Screens, Invisible Fence
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

Yes
Accessibility Features:

Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair Ramp(s), Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Washer/Dryer
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Room Type:

Heated Sun Room, Bedroom 5
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2883

Location

Directions:

Westleigh South to Buena to North, then West to home.
Location:

4564

The Property

Parcel Number:

16082040020000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Fence-Invisible Pet
Lot Size Dimensions:

13 X 170 X 75 X 84.55
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

10525.88

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Sewer-Storm
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Cherokee 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

Subdivision Name:

H.O. Stone
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,030,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$5,515
Taxes	$877
Insurance	$283
Utilities	$208 See report
Total	$6,883/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/6/25 Mar 6, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,030,000

House For Sale

$1,030,000

Cost Est.

$6,883/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Elizabeth Gurza

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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This house located in North Shore, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently for sale for $1,030,000. 81 W North Avenue is a 2,883 square foot house with 5 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 8 days. 81 W North Avenue is in the North Shore neighborhood of Lake Forest and has a WalkScore® of 7, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Cherokee Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School West, Deer Path Middle School East, and Lake Forest High School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Elizabeth Gurza as distributed by MLS GRID.

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