940 Mount Vernon AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,950,000
$1,950,000
Est.Price: ?

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6 BD
5.5 BA
7,050 SqFt

940 Mount Vernon AVE Lake Forest, IL 60045

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 04/10/2026

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Key Details

Sold Price $1,950,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,050 sqft

Price per Sqft $276

MLS Listing ID 12565703

Style French Provincial

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1988

Annual Tax Amount $22,247

Tax Year 2024

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

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.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Gas Starter

Equipment Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System

Laundry Main Level, Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Garage Spaces 3.0

Community Features Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Building

Building Description Vinyl Siding,Brick,Stone, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Vinyl Siding,Brick,Stone

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Cherokee Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

Others

Special Listing Condition None

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Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) IDX
Listed by Nathan Freeborn of  Redfin Corporation 
Bought with Margie Brooks of Baird & Warner

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