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Property Description
Step into a beautiful, spacious, light-filled home in a highly desired, rarely available neighborhood of Lake Forest! Thoughtfully updated for today's lifestyle, the home features a beautifully redesigned kitchen (2021) and an extensive list of recent improvements, including a new roof and asphalt driveway (2025), living room windows (2024), HVAC (2021), water heater and sump pump (2023), and two new bathroom vanities (2026). Offering 5 bedrooms, including a first-floor guest bedroom and 3 full bathrooms, the layout is both functional and flexible. Expansive living areas are complemented by a beautifully finished lower level with fireplace that opens to the outdoor patio, while the additional basement space provides ample room for recreation, storage, laundry, or future customization. Outdoors, a large fenced yard, patio, and deck just off the kitchen create an ideal setting for everyday living and effortless entertaining-all within one of Lake Forest's most established and desirable neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 161 E Stone Ave
General
- Sold For: $925,000
- Taxes: $11,378 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12619667
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: 41 to Old Elm to Buena or Valley then to Stone Ave to property 161
School Information
- School District: 67
- Midd School District: 67
- 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, Electric
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Display Window(s)
- Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,700
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1964
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 74 x 168 x 74 x 169
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1964
- Tax Amount: $11,378
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 16091080110000
Listed by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 161 E Stone Ave
School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cherokee Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL 475 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | K-4 | 0.4 mi |
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 1.8 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 161 E Stone Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2026
Sold
$925,000
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MLS
4/15/2026
Listed
$925,000
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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.
161 E Stone Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12619667) is a Single Family property that was sold at $925,000 on May 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 161 E Stone 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.

