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Property Description
Quality-built, brick and cedar Cape Cod-style home, situated on an interior lot in the highly sought-after Arbor Ridge subdivision. With its stately curb appeal and impressive scale, this residence offers both elegance and comfort. Step inside the foyer and immediately appreciate the spacious layout and volume ceilings. The curved staircase makes a stunning first impression, flanked by a formal living room with a fireplace on one side and a separate dining room on the other-perfect for entertaining. Boasting 7 bedrooms in total, the home features a versatile layout that includes a 1st floor bedroom with adjacent full bathroom, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, there are 4 generously-sized bedrooms including the primary suite, and a private 2-bedroom retreat located above the garage. The heart of the home features a renovated kitchen (updated approximately 3 years ago) with quality cabinetry, solid surface counters, and high-quality stainless-steel appliances (Miele ovens, Miele built-in espresso machine, Miele deluxe refrigerator/freezer, KitchenAid 5-burner cooktop and Bosch dishwasher). The kitchen seamlessly opens to the family room that has a masonry fireplace, and door that provides quick access to the rear patio and yard. Additional highlights include oak hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor, an elevator for added convenience in going between the 1st and 2nd levels, a whole-house generator, a full-finished basement, a brick paver driveway, and an attached 3-car garage. The Arbor Ridge neighborhood is known for its pride of ownership, tree-lined streets, and pristine landscaping. Owners tout the short distance to Everett Elementary School and easy access to the Metra station, Sunset Foods, Starbucks, and a variety of fine restaurants and local businesses. 1280 Lawrence is a terrific value, and an exciting opportunity to own this exceptional home in one of Lake Forest's most desirable communities!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1280 Lawrence Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,110,000
- HOA FEE: $100/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $22,267 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12490574
- Added to Site: 152 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Dry Bar, Elevator, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood-Burning Stove, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Subdivision: Arbor Ridge
- Driving Directions: Telegraph Road to Lawrence, west to 1280 on north side of street.
School Information
- School District: 67
- Midd School District: 67
- Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
- Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Private School: Lake Forest High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance, Other
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 5,389
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1989
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4722
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 110 x 182 x 109 x 190
- Lot Features: Landscaped
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1989
- Tax Amount: $22,267.98
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16073050040000
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Schools
Schools serving 1280 Lawrence Ave
School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Everett Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL 1111 Everett School Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | K-4 | 0.2 mi |
Deer Path Middle School East 95 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 5-6 | 2.6 mi |
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 2.5 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 3.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1280 Lawrence Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/02/2026
Sold
$1,110,000
-14.29%
MLS
10/07/2025
Listed
$1,295,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1280 Lawrence Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12490574) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,110,000 on February 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 1280 Lawrence 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.

