689 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 - Photo 1

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$600,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,623 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

This charming and thoughtfully updated cottage lives larger than it appears and offers generous living space in a prime East Lake Forest location. Just minutes from vibrant downtown, shops, restaurants and beach, this move-in ready home combines comfort and convenience. The open-concept main level creates an inviting flow, featuring a generous family room and a recently remodeled kitchen with an island and abundant cabinet space. Perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The sun filled dining room showcases a picture window and seamless access to the expansive, south facing deck which overlooks the landscaped yard. Plus, a two-car garage. Two well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space and an updated bathroom complete the main level, highlighted by gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. The finished lower level provides exceptional additional living space, including a recreation room, a large bedroom with tons of storage, a laundry room, full bathroom, and another versatile bedroom ideal for home office or exercise room. An incredible opportunity to enjoy a meticulously improved home in a sought after location!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 689 E Illinois Rd

General

Sold For: $600,000
Taxes: $8,249 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12566895
Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2

Additional Information

Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Lake Forest
County: Lake
Driving Directions: East on Deerpath to Green Bay, North on Green Bay to Illinois. Turn left onto Illinois and proceed to property- on your right.

School Information

School District: 67
Midd School District: 67
Elementary School: Sheridan 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

Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,623
Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
Year Built: 1953
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2004

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 52.9 x 147 x 52.8 x 156.9

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1953
Tax Amount: $8,249.6
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 12334090990000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Baird & Warner

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Schools

Schools serving 689 E Illinois Rd

School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115

Name	Grades	Distance
Sheridan Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL 1360 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	K-4	1.5 mi
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	7-8	1.1 mi
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	9-12	1.5 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 689 E Illinois Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/16/2026

Sold

$600,000

0.17%

MLS

2/13/2026

Listed

$599,000

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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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