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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,532 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 hour ago

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1071 Mount Vernon Avenue,Lake Forest, IL 60045

1071 Mount Vernon AvenueLake ForestIL60045

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This stunning well maintained custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath contemporary home is filled with natural light, featuring angled ceilings and multiple skylights throughout. The inviting interior showcases hardwood floors and a bright white kitchen with granite countertops, a separate breakfast room, and easy access to a spacious deck overlooking a thoughtfully landscaped, fenced backyard. The lovely primary suite includes a private balcony, two closets, and an en-suite bath with heated floors. Two additional upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom. The main level offers formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable den, and a first-floor bedroom-perfect for in-laws, visitors, or home office use. The Partially finished lower level provides additional living space and convenient storage, while the attached 2 car garage makes carrying in groceries easy. Ideally situated near parks, shops, restaurants, and the train, this home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and location.

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General

  • Price: $896,000
  • Taxes: $13,211 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12575840
  • Updated: Today (3/5/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Lake Forest
  • County: Lake
  • Township: West Deerfield
  • Driving Directions: Old Elm, west of Ridge to Mount Vernon, north to home.

School Information

  • School District: 67
  • Elem School District: 67
  • Midd School District: 67
  • High School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Private School: Lake Forest High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Contemporary
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,532
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1985

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.3139
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 101 x 134 x 101 x 134
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1985
  • Tax Amount: $13,211
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 16081040050000
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Schools serving 1071 Mt Vernon Ave

School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
NameGradesDistance
Cherokee Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL
475 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
K-41.2 mi
Deer Path Middle School West
155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7-81.9 mi
Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9-123.2 mi
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Price
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3/05/2026
Listed
$896,000
64.78%
MLS
5/03/2018
Sold
$543,750
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Tax History for 1071 Mt Vernon Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,945
15%
$222,161
7%
2023
$11,275
6%
$206,996
10%
2022
$10,665
3%
$187,899
4%
2021
$10,388
3%
$181,159
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2020
$10,038
—
$181,540
-11%
2019
$10,047
-5%
$204,785
-4%
2018
$10,612
2%
$212,325
—
2017
$10,408
3%
$211,648
4%
2016
$10,074
2%
$203,644
6%
2015
$9,912
16%
$191,341
—
2014
$8,563
3%
$191,341
17%
2013
$8,312
3%
$164,210
-1%
2012
$8,096
—
$166,422
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1071 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12575840) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1071 Mount Vernon Avenue is currently listed for $896,000 and was received on March 05, 2026. This property is listed by Bill Dewar from our Lake Forest Office.Want to learn more about 1071 Mount Vernon Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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