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  • Single Family
  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 7,050 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 hours ago
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940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, ILVideo Tour of 940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL.
This impeccably updated French Country home is truly move-in ready. Set on a serene 1.38-acre wooded lot with outstanding curb appeal, the property features a brand new composite roof and gutters, professional landscaping, expansive bluestone patios, a stunning professional grade outdoor kitchen and beautifully manicured, woodland gardens. Exceptional interior amenities include a timeless chef's kitchen with refreshed cabinetry and Sub Zero refrigeration, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and a luxurious primary suite with a newer bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a first-floor guest suite with a steam room, hardwood floors throughout, a heated three-car garage with EV charger, main floor and upstairs laundry and a finished basement offering an additional bedroom and bath, media room, recreation space, and abundant storage. A spacious floor plan and elegant finishes seamlessly blend comfort and sophistication, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a turnkey lifestyle in one of Lake Forest's most desirable settings.

Full Property Details for 940 Mt Vernon Ave

General

  • Price: $1,950,000
  • Taxes: $22,247 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12565703
  • Updated: Today (3/4/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rental Information

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

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: Steam Room, Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Double Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached

Location

  • Area: Lake Forest
  • County: Lake
  • Township: West Deerfield
  • Driving Directions: From Skokie Valley Rd and Old Elm Rd - West on Old Elm, right on Mt Vernon Ave, follow to property.

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, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: French Provincial
  • Architectural Style: French Provincial
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Windows: Skylight(s), Bay Window(s), Drapes, Screens, Storm Window(s)
  • Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s), Panel Door(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • Square Feet: 7,050
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2018

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 60113

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1988
  • Tax Amount: $22,247.02
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 16081070240000

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Schools serving 940 Mt Vernon Ave

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-41.2 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
9-123 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 940 Mt Vernon Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
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3/04/2026
Listed
$1,950,000
55.75%
MLS
9/04/2019
Sold
$1,252,000
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Tax History for 940 Mt Vernon Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$22,424
-9%
$381,962
4%
2023
$24,598
6%
$366,566
-12%
2022
$23,255
3%
$415,915
4%
2021
$22,651
3%
$400,998
—
2020
$21,890
—
$401,842
—
2019
$21,926
-13%
$401,160
-18%
2018
$25,331
2%
$486,414
—
2017
$24,854
3%
$484,863
4%
2016
$24,097
1%
$466,528
6%
2015
$23,776
-2%
$438,343
—
2014
$24,199
3%
$438,343
—
2013
$23,498
4%
$438,777
-1%
2012
$22,689
—
$444,689
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940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12565703) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 940 Mount Vernon Avenue is currently listed for $1,950,000 and was received on March 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 940 Mount Vernon Avenue? 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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