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Property Description
This picturesque custom home nestled on over 1.3 wooded acres with over 4500 square feet of finished space is perfect for nature lovers, entertainers, and boaters offering the perfect blend of privacy and community. Step inside this charming home to 4 very large bedrooms, first floor den, large sunroom to enjoy your morning cup of coffee watching nature, a bonus room on the third floor (NEW carpet 2024), and so much more. The den could be used as a first floor bedroom with a full bathroom on the first floor. You'll love cooking in this light and bright kitchen (NEW quartz counters 2024) with vaulted ceilings. The finished basement is perfect to entertain offering a large rec room and plenty of storage (cabinet in storage space stays with the home). High end quality throughout the home includes solid 6 panel doors, hardwood floors, charming fireplace, and french doors. TONS of great built in storage under the front porch to fit all the yard equipment, patio furniture, and additional storage above the garage. NEW furnace and a/c 2023! Two additional lots available for sale (PIN 01-34-114-001 .2041 acres and 01-34-114-002 .2349 acres). Nearby you'll enjoy the chain of lakes (several locations to keep a boat), restaurants, hiking, biking, or camping at the chain of lakes state park, golfing at the country club, Wilmot ski resort, commuter train, and 30 minutes from Lake Geneva. You really need to see this home to get the true feel of the space and how serene the setting is. Seller is ok with a quick close. Home is ready for new owners!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1240 N Forest Ave
General
- Sold For: $485,000
- Taxes: $9,721 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12329800
- Added to Site: 286 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan, Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Spring Grove
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Grass Lake Road to Forest. Home is on the right (brown gates entering home driveway)
School Information
- School District: 114
- Midd School District: 114
- Elementary School: Lotus School
- Middle School: Stanton School
- High School: Grant Community High School
- Private School: Grant Community High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,283
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1991
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.325
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 203.9 x 329.9 x 135 x 101 x 73.1 x 212.5
- Lot Features: Wooded, Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1991
- Tax Amount: $9,721
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1341130410000
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Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 1240 N Forest Ave
School Districts:Fox Lake Grade School District 114, Grant Community High School District 124
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lotus School 29067 W Grass Lake Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081 | PK-4 | 0.5 mi |
Stanton School 101 Hawthorne Lane, Fox Lake, IL 60020 | 5-8 | 2.5 mi |
Grant Community High School 285 East Grand Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 | 9-12 | 2.3 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 1240 N Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/06/2025
Sold
$485,000
-5.83%
MLS
4/04/2025
Listed
$515,000
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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.
1240 N Forest Avenue, Spring Grove, IL 60081 (MLS# 12329800) is a Single Family property that was sold at $485,000 on June 06, 2025. Want to learn more about 1240 N Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Spring Grove? You can browse all Spring Grove real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

