940 Mount Vernon Avenue Lake Forest, IL $ 1,950,000
940 Mount Vernon Avenue
$ 1,950,000
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940 Mount Vernon Avenue

Lake Forest, IL, 60045
$ 1,950,000
Bedrooms6 Baths5.1 Sq 7,050

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$ 12,006

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Single Family Home for sale in Lake Forest, IL

for $1,950,000 with 6 bedrooms and 5 full baths, 1 half bath. This 7,050 square foot home was built in 1988.

This impeccably updated French Country home is truly move-in ready. Set on a serene 1.38-acre wooded lot with outstanding curb appeal, the property features a brand new composite roof and gutters, professional landscaping, expansive bluestone patios, a stunning professional grade outdoor kitchen and beautifully manicured, woodland gardens. Exceptional interior amenities include a timeless chef's kitchen with refreshed cabinetry and Sub Zero refrigeration, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and a luxurious primary suite with a newer bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a first-floor guest suite with a steam room, hardwood floors throughout, a heated three-car garage with EV charger, main floor and upstairs laundry and a finished basement offering an additional bedroom and bath, media room, recreation space, and abundant storage. A spacious floor plan and elegant finishes seamlessly blend comfort and sophistication, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a turnkey lifestyle in one of Lake Forest's most desirable settings.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 1,950,000

Bedrooms

6

Full Bath

5

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 22,247

Style

French Provincial

Year Built

1988

Town/City

Lake Forest

County/Region

Lake

MLS | Web ID

12565703

Features
General
Living Area 7050
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air Heat Pump Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Double Oven Microwave Dishwasher High End Refrigerator Washer Dryer Disposal Cooktop Oven Range Hood
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 3
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style French Provincial
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Brick Stone
Year Built 1988
Electric Circuit Breakers 200+ Amp Service
Township West Deerfield
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Lake
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 15
Full Baths 5
Status New
Directions From Skokie Valley Rd and Old Elm Rd - West on Old Elm right on Mt Vernon Ave follow to property.
High School Lake Forest High School
City Lake Forest
High School District 115
MLS Area Lake Forest
Elementary School Cherokee Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 22247.02
Middle/Junior High School Deer Path Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Virtual Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLKVlB0YFoc
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 67
Elementary School District 67
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Interior
Interior Amenities Steam Room Wet Bar 1st Floor Bedroom 1st Floor Full Bath Built-in Features Walk-In Closet(s)
Basement Finished Full
Flooring Hardwood Carpet Wood
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Gas Log Gas Starter
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Main Level Upper Level Electric Dryer Hookup In Unit Multiple Locations Sink
Total Bedrooms 5
Below Grade Finished Area 2287
Room Type Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 Recreation Room Bonus Room Office Walk In Closet Den Eating Area Utility Room-2nd Floor
Total Baths 6
Bedrooms Possible 6
Bathroom Whirlpool Separate Shower Steam Shower Double Sink Double Shower Soaking Tub
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Exterior
Exterior Amenities Outdoor Grill Fire Pit
Parking Features Brick Driveway Garage Door Opener Heated Garage Garage Yes Garage Owned Attached
Water Source Public
Total Parking 3
Lot Dimensions 60113
Waterfront Y/N N
Other Equipment Security System CO Detectors Sump Pump Sprinkler-Lawn Backup Sump Pump; Radon Mitigation System
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List By
Redfin Corporation

Broker

nathan.freeborn@redfin.com

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Monthly Principal & Interest
$12,006
Monthly Property Taxes
$1,854
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Nearby
1539780 Elementary School
567092 Middle School
Lake Forest High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
3/4/2026$1,950,000 Listed Price

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940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 is a Single Family Home for sale at $1,950,000 with 7,050 sqft. 940 Mount Vernon Avenue has 6 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, and was built in 1988. The property's zip code is 60045 which is in Lake Forest, IL