535 N Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS # 12658264)

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Experience the ease of single-level living in this truly exceptional, fully updated ranch home in coveted east Lake Forest. Set behind a gated entry and fully enclosed with a brand-new privacy fence, this beautifully transformed home offers incredible curb appeal with a new wide circular asphalt driveway, bluestone paver walkway, welcoming front porch, new roof, new Hardie Board siding, new composite rear deck, and all-new high-end exterior landscaping. The attached 2-car garage features a new epoxy floor and custom wainscoting, while the spacious mudroom just off the garage includes a custom built-in bench and storage lockers and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating the perfect everyday entry and drop zone. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting hardwood floors throughout and a bright, open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen features stylish finishes, a generous peninsula with seating for four, and a charming breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room, creating a warm and connected central living space. The dining area is also open to the family room, offering a seamless layout for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living. This beautiful dining space features another custom banquette, flanked by built-in cabinetry for added function, storage, and character. Just off the family room, an incredible four-season sunroom offers another beautiful place to relax, entertain, or enjoy views of the backyard. The sunroom opens to the new composite rear deck and the fully fenced yard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home also includes a large laundry room and an incredibly thoughtful floor plan where no detail has been overlooked. The bedroom layout is both flexible and highly desirable. One bedroom with an en-suite bath is located just off the family room, making it ideal for guests, a private office, or an additional living suite. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath. The impressive primary suite offers oversized closets and a stunning new custom bathroom with a large shower, soaking tub, and towel warmer. A rare, move-in ready ranch, this home combines thoughtful design, high-quality updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, transportation, and all that east Lake Forest has to offer, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

DAYS ON MARKET 5 LAST UPDATED 6/8/2026
YEAR BUILT 1953 COMMUNITY Lake Forest
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Lake
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Lake Forest High School
High School Lake Forest High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
AREA Lake Forest
BASEMENT Crawl Space
CONSTRUCTION Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0.34 acre(s)
LOT DIMENSIONS 99 X 143 X 99 X 144
PARKING Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Ranch
TAXES 7794.32
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