81 Shawford Way, Lake Forest, IL 60045 - Photo 1

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$1,250,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,368 Sq. Ft.
4 Car Garage

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Property Description

Comfortably ensconced on 1.36 acres in beautiful Lake Forest, this gracious home presents 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Opening to an inviting marble foyer, it offers 12 well-proportioned rooms, the 1st floor including the living and dining rooms, a 1st floor office/bedroom as well as a thoughtfully designed kitchen which leads to a welcoming family room enhanced by a gas fireplace. The 2nd floor proffers the primary bedroom and three additional bedrooms. The attractive finished lower level provides great respite and entertainment as well as capacious storage. The attached garage and a new second garage present ample housing for 4+ cars. A new roof, new gutters, and new flagstone entryway further enhance curb appeal. Beautiful paver patios surround an inviting pool, encouraging relaxing views of the breathtaking landscaped grounds beyond. A wonderful offering!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 81 Shawford Way

General

Sold For: $1,250,000
Taxes: $18,850 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12406526
Added to Site: 219 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

Equipment: Security System, Lawn Sprinkler
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Total Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Lake Forest
County: Lake
Driving Directions: Old Elm to Ridge, south to Shawford Way, west to 81 Shawford Way

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: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: French Provincial
Construction: Brick, Other
Exterior Const.: Brick, Other
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Square Feet: 3,368
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Year Built: 1971
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 1.36
Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 155 x 383.6 x 362.2 x 90
Lot Features: Landscaped

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1971
Tax Amount: $18,850
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 16172010140000

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Schools

Schools serving 81 Shawford Way

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	1.6 mi
Deer Path Middle School East 95 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	5-6	3 mi
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	7-8	3 mi
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	9-12	4.2 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 81 Shawford Way

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/07/2025

Sold

$1,250,000

-7.41%

MLS

7/16/2025

Listed

$1,350,000

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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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