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Property Description
This exceptional 1.82-acre parcel offers an unparalleled opportunity to build your dream home in coveted East Lake Forest. Located on a picturesque street surrounded by impressive estates, this lot is the perfect setting for new construction. Currently, a 4-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom split-level home with new carpet sits on the property with opportunity to rehab or expand. Home has a large living room, dining room and sunroom but the real value lies in the land itself. Fabulous location -- a convenient walk to town and to Lake Forest Country Day School. There is no builder affiliation, so you have the freedom to choose your own builder. Don't miss this rare opportunity to build in one of the most desirable areas of Lake Forest.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 262 E Foster Pl
General
- Sold For: $1,330,000
- Taxes: $18,477 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12547479
- Added to Site: 68 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Green Bay Rd. North of Westleigh to Foster Place. West to #.
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: Partial, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bi-Level
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Square Feet: 2,634
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1956
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.82
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 320 x 329 x 225 x 243
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1956
- Tax Amount: $18,477
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16041020140000
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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 262 E Foster Pl
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 | 0.8 mi |
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 1 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 2 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 262 E Foster Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/17/2026
Sold
$1,330,000
-1.41%
MLS
1/14/2026
Listed
$1,349,000
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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.
262 E Foster Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12547479) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,330,000 on March 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 262 E Foster Place? 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.

