535 N Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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535 N Waukegan Road,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$998,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,146 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: cory green
Office: compass
MLS#:12775607
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$998,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$465.05
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1953
- Listing ID #:12775607
- Updated:October 25, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:9
- Dining Description:Combined With Living Room, Eating Area
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Living area:2,146 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1953
- Building area:2,146 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.34 Acres
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$998,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$465.05
- Tax amount:$7,794 (2025)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Asphalt, Attached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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