$1,149,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,873

square ft

849 Summit Avenue

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #11869041 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 10/3/2023 at 11:23am

Incredible in-town location overlooking West Park with 4,048 square feet of finished space! This lovely 4+ bedroom, 3.1 bathroom home wonderfully blends historic charm with modern amenities. Key features include hardwood floors throughout the first floor, 9' ceilings, a large family room open to the kitchen and breakfast area, updated bathrooms, generous bedrooms, an updated basement, and a fully fenced yard. A gracious front porch greets you as you enter the home, and the old world charm continues throughout the 1st floor. The large living room has tall windows that provide excellent views of the park and amazing sunsets! An updated, full bathroom on the 1st floor is a plus. The open kitchen/breakfast area/family room is the heart of the home and provides great space for gathering and entertaining w/ high ceilings, lots of windows, and a fireplace. The 2nd level includes 4 bedrooms, with a fabulous Primary Suite which features a gorgeous, updated bathroom w/ walk-in shower & soaking tub, and a sizable walk-in closet. The 3rd floor offers a flexible space to use as a 5th bedroom, 2nd home office or playroom. The recently updated basement has new carpeting and contains a recreation room, an office, an exercise room, an updated powder room, and the laundry room. Outside, the fully fenced backyard has a lovely brick paver patio and a 2-car detached garage w/ full finished attic space for storage or additional use. Close to shops, restaurants, West Park, the east side Metra station, and schools, this beautiful home is truly a gem. Move right in and enjoy all that this home has to offer!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,873

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.15

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceilings - 9 Foot

External Features:

Brick Paver Patio

Room Information

Living Room:

17x14 - Main

Dining Room:

13x10 - Main

Kitchen:

14x11 - Main

Family Room:

22x18 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x16 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x10 - Second

Bonus Room:

24x11 - Third Level

Office:

9x9 - Basement Level

Recreation Room:

29x13 - Basement Level

Exercise Room:

21x18 - Basement Level

Eating Area:

11x10 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$15,062

Tax Year:

2022

Location

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Sheridan Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,873

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.15

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceilings - 9 Foot

External Features:

Brick Paver Patio

Living Room:

17x14 - Main

Dining Room:

13x10 - Main

Kitchen:

14x11 - Main

Family Room:

22x18 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x16 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x10 - Second

Bonus Room:

24x11 - Third Level

Office:

9x9 - Basement Level

Recreation Room:

29x13 - Basement Level

Exercise Room:

21x18 - Basement Level

Eating Area:

11x10 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$15,062

Tax Year:

2022

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Sheridan Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.295.0700

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