1866 S Wilson Drive
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 $ 1,070,000
Bedrooms4 Baths3.2 Sq 4,750 Monthly Estimate*
$ 6,675
for $1,070,000 with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 2 half baths. This 4,750 square foot home was built in 1969.
Set on a private 3/4 acre in west Lake Forest, this 3,600+ sq ft home delivers the one thing most buyers want and rarely find at this price. A move-in-ready, light-filled interior with a phenomenal layout and a showpiece kitchen overlooking the private back yard. Anchored by a full picture window framing the backyard, the remodeled kitchen features an expansive island, custom cabinetry, and direct flow to the patio. Perfect for everyday living and weekend entertaining. A sunken living room with floor-to-ceiling windows opens directly to the backyard. A first-floor bedroom doubles perfectly as an office, guest room, or quiet retreat. Upstairs, the skylit primary suite includes a separate sitting room and dedicated office, a rare, flexible setup to make your own. Two additional baths on the second floor support busy routines, extended guests, or multigenerational living. A bright, newly updated lower level offers a huge rec room, wet bar, workout area, hobby space, a half bath, and tons of storage. New flooring and paint (2024) make it feel fresh and current. Major updates include new gutters (2022), basement renovation + new floors (2024), partial new roof + new skylights (2023), new attic insulation (2024) This is the rare Lake Forest home where the land, layout, and light all work together. No dark rooms, no chopped-up spaces. Just privacy, volume, and views in every direction. Come see this gem in person.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 4750
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Baseboard
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Microwave Range Dishwasher Refrigerator
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1969
Township Moraine
Tax Year 2023
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Lake
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 3
Status Active
Directions Telegraph to Old Mill Old Mill to W. Fork Fork to Wilson to 1866.
High School Lake Forest High School
City Lake Forest
High School District 115
MLS Area Lake Forest
Elementary School Everett Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 17635
Middle/Junior High School Deer Path Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 67
Elementary School District 67
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InteriorBasement Finished Full
Half Baths 2
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Foyer Office
Total Baths 5
Bedrooms Possible 4
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ExteriorParking Features Yes Attached Garage
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 158X56X84X281X191
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList Byjosh@joshblackrealtor.comEmail
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $6,675
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $1,470
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $2,580,333
Percent of Sale Price 141%
About Lake Forest, IL 19,888 Population
-2% Since 2002
$ 164,533 Median Income
46.48 Median Age
33% Households with Children
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565992 Elementary School
567092 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 11/27/2025 | $1,070,000 | | Listed Price |