81 W North Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 - Photo 1

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$950,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,883 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome home! This beautiful and spacious home with 5 bedrooms and 3.1 baths has been totally redone from 2017 to 2023 including new Hardy Board siding, roof, gutters, gutter guards, downspouts, insulation, windows, doors, driveway, furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, plumbing, electric, as well as a new addition featuring a first floor Primary Suite with luxurious bath, walk-in closet, linen closet and sunny Florida room overlooking treed backyard. The first floor offers great living space. The living room is warm and inviting and leads to the formal dining room. The updated kitchen is complete with abundant storage, high end appliances, high quality cabinetry, island and granite counters and an eating area which seamlessly connects to the family room. The family room is enhanced with built-ins and a gas log fireplace with handsome surround. Not to be missed on this level is the updated half bath and the spacious laundry/mud room which conveniently connects to the garage. The entrance from the garage is handicap accessible. On the second floor there is an additional Primary bedroom with another luxurious bath and walk-in closet plus linen closet. Completing this level are 3 other bedrooms and a new hall bath. Other noteworthy features are back-up sump pump, generator, sprinkler system, in ground invisible fence, new interior doors, garage door, three wired outdoor cameras. Please exclude kitchen, dining room and foyer chandeliers, television mounts, window treatments and hardware.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 81 W North Ave

General

Sold For: $950,000
Taxes: $10,525 (2022)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12357722
Added to Site: 256 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

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

Location

Area: Lake Forest
County: Lake
Subdivision: H.O. Stone
Driving Directions: Westleigh South to Buena to North, then West to home.

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, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Brick, Other
Exterior Const.: Brick, Other
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Screens
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Square Feet: 2,883
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 1975
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2017

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 13 x 170 x 75 x 84.55
Fence: Yes
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Fencing (Description): Invisible

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1975
Tax Amount: $10,525.88
Tax Year: 2022

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 16082040020000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by IRPINO Real Estate, Inc.

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Schools

Schools serving 81 W North Ave

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	0.7 mi
Deer Path Middle School East 95 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	5-6	1.6 mi
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	7-8	1.6 mi
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045	9-12	2.8 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 W North Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/08/2025

Sold

$950,000

-3.55%

MLS

7/25/2025

Price Reduced

$985,000

-1.5%

MLS

5/18/2025

Price Reduced

$1,000,000

-2.91%

MLS

5/06/2025

Listed

$1,030,000

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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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