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$1,099,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,936 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
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MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 5PM. Move-in-ready Colonial in an incredible Whispering Oaks location within the Cherokee Elementary School district. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and exceptional privacy, this four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 2,936 square feet above grade, plus a finished basement. Hardwood floors extend through much of the first floor. The gracious living room features a fireplace and custom built-ins, while the formal dining room provides ample space for holiday gatherings. The white kitchen includes granite countertops, a Wolf range, newer Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, and breakfast-bar seating. An adjoining breakfast room opens to the spacious family room addition, where a vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, and multiple sets of French doors fill the space with natural light and connect the interior to the yard. A well-designed mudroom with built-in storage and a powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, including a generously sized primary bedroom. The finished basement provides additional recreation space and plenty of storage. Outside, the paver patio overlooks a quiet, park-like yard surrounded by mature arborvitae and layered plantings. Major improvements include a new roof in 2023, Renewal by Andersen windows in 2021, two newer furnaces, and one central air unit replaced in 2024. Additional features include two-zone heating and cooling, lawn irrigation, backyard storm drainage connected to the city storm sewer, and an oversized two-car garage. Walk to Cherokee Elementary and the train, with easy access to downtown Lake Forest and Route 41.

Full Property Details for 777 Cherokee Rd

General

  • Price: $1,099,000
  • Taxes: $16,680 (2025)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12749840

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sink

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Security System, Whole-House Fan, Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Lake Forest
  • County: Lake
  • Township: West Deerfield
  • Driving Directions: Deerpath to Green Bay Road, south to Cherokee Road, we to house

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: None

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Colonial
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction: Cedar, Cement Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar, Cement Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,936
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2005

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: None

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 89 x 263 x 128 x 220
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1961
  • Tax Amount: $16,680
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 16044090200000

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Schools serving 777 Cherokee Rd

School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
NameGradesDistance
Cherokee Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL
475 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
K-40.2 mi
Deer Path Middle School West
155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7-81.8 mi
Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9-122.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Tax History for 777 Cherokee Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$16,448
12%
$298,046
5%
2024
$14,734
3%
$284,287
17%
2023
$14,242
6%
$243,596
—
2022
$13,459
3%
$243,337
4%
2021
$13,110
3%
$234,609
—
2020
$12,671
—
$235,103
—
2019
$12,695
-5%
$234,704
-9%
2018
$13,320
1%
$258,348
—
2017
$13,156
4%
$257,524
4%
2016
$12,655
1%
$247,786
6%
2015
$12,478
-4%
$232,816
—
2014
$12,980
3%
$232,816
-2%
2013
$12,614
4%
$238,087
-1%
2012
$12,186
—
$241,295
—
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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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777 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12749840) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 777 Cherokee Road is currently listed for $1,099,000 and was received on September 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 777 Cherokee 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.

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