1156 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS # 12492241)

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Quality built all brick and cedar home in the sought after Lake Forest Heights subdivision. Conveniently located in central Lake Forest with easy access to train, restaurants, shopping, parks and expressways. Some of the many special features include hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor, vaulted ceilings, bay windows, French doors and new roof. Enter through the gracious two story foyer, framed by the living room and dining room, ideal for larger gatherings. The very spacious updated kitchen with vaulted ceiling and skylights offers abundant cabinetry, top of the line stainless steel appliances, center island and eating area with slider to expansive brick patio with fire pit. A wet bar with beverage refrigerator and cabinetry provides a convenient connection between the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen opens to the family room with floor to ceiling brick fireplace and numerous windows looking out to the private backyard. An adjacent office/den with French doors is a special treat, offering an additional space to work or relax and unwind. Located off of the 1st floor laundry room is a staircase leading to a fabulous bonus room featuring hardwood floors and shiplap paneling on the walls. The possible uses for this space are endless - playroom, art studio, media room, etc! The two story open staircase leads to the 2nd level with large landing overlooking the foyer below. Here you will find the primary bedroom with cozy fireplace and cathedral ceiling. There is also the luxury of an en-suite bath and large walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms with ample closet space and a hall bath complete this level. The finished basement includes a great space for recreation as well as an exercise room and storage area or another office space. An excellent value in a wonderful neighborhood!

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 10/11/2025
YEAR BUILT 1987 COMMUNITY Lake Forest
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Lake
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Lake Forest High School
Elementary School Cherokee Elementary School
Jr. High School Deer Path Middle School
High School Lake Forest High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Range, Refrigerator
AREA Lake Forest
BASEMENT Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick, Cedar
EXTERIOR Fire Pit
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
LOT 0
LOT DESCRIPTION Wooded
LOT DIMENSIONS 90X149
PARKING Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Colonial
TAXES 16076
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
   

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