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$1,385,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,658 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
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Stunning fully updated home secluded on nearly one and a half acres in beautiful Lake Forest! This modern farmhouse gut renovated in 2022 with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms - is what you have been waiting for! Greeted by warm front porch, you enter into the lovely foyer which is open to a bright formal living room with electric fireplace, tucked away private office with gas fireplace, and nicely sized dining room with storage closet. The sun-filled gourmet kitchen features custom white cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar and breakfast table nook, large pantry - opens to pretty family room with gas fireplace and sliding glass doors that overlook patio & backyard! The first floor also features an oversized laundry and mud room, a guest bedroom with gorgeous hall bathroom, and an attached 2.5 car garage. Upstairs you will find a peaceful primary suite with two walk in closets and spa-like bathroom with huge dual vanity, soaking tub, and nice shower. Three large family bedrooms round out the second floor - one with an en suite bath while two share a lovely hall bath. Huge finished basement with plentiful recreation space & entertaining space - plus tons of storage! Amazing backyard with great patio, covered pergola with tv, fire pit area, swing set, basketball hoop, and lots of yard. Located in desirable Lake Forest, this home is just minutes away from great schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment!

Full Property Details for 490 S Waukegan Rd

General

  • Sold For: $1,385,000
  • Taxes: $18,960 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12373311
  • Added to Site: 236 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Other, Wood-Burning, Electric, Gas Log
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Garden Tub, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Lake Forest
  • County: Lake
  • Driving Directions: Waukegan Rd - South of Route 60, North of Everett

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: None

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Construction: Fiber Cement
  • Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 3,658
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2022

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Pergola

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.46
  • Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 250 x 240 x 273 x 273
  • Lot Features: Landscaped

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale/Rent/Lease: Yes
  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1977
  • Tax Amount: $18,960.7
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 16064010060000

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Sold by Compass

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Schools serving 490 S Waukegan Rd

School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
NameGradesDistance
Everett Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL
1111 Everett School Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
K-41 mi
Deer Path Middle School East
95 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5-61.8 mi
Deer Path Middle School West
155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7-81.7 mi
Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9-122.9 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 490 S Waukegan Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/17/2025
Sold
$1,385,000
6.95%
MLS
5/27/2025
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.

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490 S Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12373311) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,385,000 on July 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 490 S Waukegan 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.