788 Linden Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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788 Linden Avenue,Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,825,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,124 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: kimberly shortsle, carleigh mia goldsberry
Office: jameson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:12774798
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$1,825,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$584.19

About this home

A Whispering Oaks Colonial, Completely Renovated and Ready to Enjoy Set back from the street on a beautiful corner lot in Whispering Oaks, this stately 1966 Georgian Colonial has been transformed by a gut rehab completed in 2022 by local luxury builder Platinum Touch Industries. The result is a home of rare quality and polish. Every room, system and surface has been addressed, and nothing is left for the next owner to do. The kitchen is the heart of the home. Vaulted ceilings and skylights bring natural light over a generous center island and five slabs of Danby marble. Solid wood Omega cabinetry surrounds a Thermador suite of commercial-grade refrigerator and freezer columns, a gas cooktop and double ovens. Three sinks and two dishwashers make entertaining effortless, and the adjoining wet bar, finished with handmade Zellige tile from Morocco and two beverage refrigerators, was made for hosting. Widened openings connect the kitchen to the dining room and family room, so the whole...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1966
  • Listing ID #:12774798
  • Updated:October 24, 2026 at 01:50 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full
  • Living area:3,124 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1966
  • Building area:3,124 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.57 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • 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:$1,825,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$584.19
  • Tax amount:$22,035 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Brick Driveway, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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