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Property Description
Fabulous 4100 sf all brick Georgian poised on gorgeous oversized lot in popular Onwentsia Gardens neighborhood of East Lake Forest!! This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home features all hardwood floors on 1st floor, walnut inlay in the foyer, updated white kitchen, new baths, Kolbe and Kolbe true divided windows, new roof (2023) with copper flashings and gutters! Two story foyer showcases grand staircase, spectacular views of outside in every direction plus new lighting. Generously sized living room is open to the vaulted ceiling, indoor gym with skylights and the dining room giving it that open floor plan today's buyers desire. The shiny and bright white kitchen features quartz and stainless steel appliances, extra large eating area with built-in and fantastic views to the pretty backyard. Large family room adjacent to the kitchen features wood burning fireplace, crown moldings and recessed lighting. Making this home even more appealing is the extra spacious library/6th bedroom and full bath on the first floor! Five very generous size bedrooms on the second floor including spectacular Primary suite complete with new amazing white bath boasting white Copenhagen granite, free standing soaking tub, double vanities and separate shower! Lower level finished with media area, recreation room and play area plus plenty of storage. Beautiful professionally landscaped .57 acre yard, brick paver patio and perennial's galore is perfect for playing or entertaining plus asphalt driveway with paver edging and apron. Noteworthy is the common grounds and landscaping (maintained by the HOA) that surround this yard giving it an extra special look and expansive feel! You can even walk the dedicated open space connected to this yard all the way to Poplar Street and into downtown Lake Forest! 3 car garage and extra large laundry room too! Built by very well respected Gene Martin. Fabulous E Lake Forest location with easy access to town, train, restaurants and parks plus a straight shot down US41 to downtown Chicago. Move right in and experience the popular Lake Forest schools, parks, beaches and amazing restaurants!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 390 S Basswood Rd
General
- Price: $1,675,000
- HOA FEE: $63/month
- Taxes: $19,333 (2022)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12537037
- Updated: 1/1/2026
- Added to Site: 23 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Humidifier
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Lawn Sprinkler
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Township: West Deerfield
- Driving Directions: Basswood North of Westleigh on East side of street.
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: Insurance, Other
- Mgmt. Company: Self Managed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Georgian
- Architectural Style: Georgian
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Square Feet: 4,077
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1986
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 24856
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Garden
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $63
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1986
- Tax Amount: $19,333
- Tax Year: 2022
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple with Homeowners Association
- Property ID: 16052021490000
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Schools
Schools serving 390 S Basswood Rd
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 | 2.2 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 390 S Basswood Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/26/2025
Listed
$1,675,000
73.58%
MLS
12/14/2021
Sold
$965,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 390 S Basswood Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$18,744
-3%
$346,294
13%
2023
$19,300
1%
$307,718
-4%
2022
$19,197
3%
$321,635
-3%
2021
$18,699
3%
$332,078
—
2020
$18,072
—
$332,777
—
2019
$18,104
4%
$332,212
-1%
2018
$17,371
2%
$335,073
—
2017
$17,030
3%
$334,004
4%
2016
$16,508
1%
$321,374
6%
2015
$16,282
-9%
$301,958
—
2014
$17,984
3%
$301,958
-8%
2013
$17,477
4%
$327,578
-1%
2012
$16,880
—
$331,991
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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390 S Basswood Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12537037) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 390 S Basswood Road is currently listed for $1,675,000 and was received on December 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 390 S Basswood Road? 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.

