777 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 North East
777 Cherokee Road,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,099,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,936 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: alissa mcnicholas, lori baker
Office: compass
MLS#:12749840
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,099,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$374.32
About this home
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 5PM. Move-in-ready Colonial in an incredible Whispering Oaks location within the Cherokee Elementary School district. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and exceptional privacy, this four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 2,936 square feet above grade, plus a finished basement. Hardwood floors extend through much of the first floor. The gracious living room features a fireplace and custom built-ins, while the formal dining room provides ample space for holiday gatherings. The white kitchen includes granite countertops, a Wolf range, newer Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, and breakfast-bar seating. An adjoining breakfast room opens to the spacious family room addition, where a vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, and multiple sets of French doors fill the space with natural light and connect the interior to the yard. A well-designed mudroom with built-in storage and a powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, including a generously sized primary bedroom. The finished basement provides additional recreation space and plenty of storage. Outside, the paver patio overlooks a quiet, park-like yard surrounded by mature arborvitae and layered plantings. Major improvements include a new roof in 2023, Renewal by Andersen windows in 2021, two newer furnaces, and one central air unit replaced in 2024. Additional features include two-zone heating and cooling, lawn irrigation, backyard storm drainage connected to the city storm sewer, and an oversized two-car garage. Walk to Cherokee Elementary and the train, with easy access to downtown Lake Forest and Route 41....
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Home facts
- Year built:1961
- Listing ID #:12749840
- Updated:October 28, 2026 at 08:23 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:10
- Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Partial, Partially Finished
- Living area:2,936 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1961
- Building area:2,936 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.6 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaped, Mature Trees
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Lake Forest High School
- Middle school:Deer Path Middle School
- Elementary school:Cherokee Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,099,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$374.32
- Tax amount:$16,680 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Amenities:Backup Sump Pump, Fan-Whole House, Security System, Sprinkler-Lawn, Sump Pump
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Brick Driveway, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2.5
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