$1,430,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,167

square ft

500 Forest Cove Road

Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044

Closed / MLS #12292296 / Single Family / Lake Bluff

Listing information updated 6/8/2025 at 6:03am

This beautifully updated East Lake Bluff home is situated on a one-acre lot, just a block from the lake and under a mile to Sunrise Beach and downtown Lake Bluff! The home boasts a bright and airy interior with gleaming hardwood floors and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The inviting white kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a generous breakfast area, seamlessly flowing into the family room complete with a brick fireplace, built-ins, and a charming bay window seat. Enjoy three-season relaxation in the gorgeous screened porch with vaulted beamed ceiling, or unwind on the lovely patio shaded by mature trees. The first floor also offers a formal living and dining room, along with a gorgeous primary suite boasting hardwood floors, walk-in closet and a gorgeous bath. Additional amenities on the first floor include a large mudroom/laundry room and an attached 2.5-car garage. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and a renovated hallway bath, while the spacious finished basement offers extra living and entertainment space. Key updates include remodeled kitchen and baths, Marvin windows, new A/C and Smart thermostat, newer roof, new driveway, washer and dryer, sump pump with battery backup, privacy fence and more. A large attic offers ample expansion possibilities. Move right in and enjoy this impeccably maintained home with its prime location near town beach, shops, and award-winning schools!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,167

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.01

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

23x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x14 - Main

Kitchen:

14x10 - Main

Family Room:

34x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

20x13 - Second

Recreation Room:

35x28 - Basement Level

Foyer:

14x17 - Main Level

Storage:

15x13 - Basement Level

Screened Porch:

15x14 - Main Level

Laundry:

9x7 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$28,244

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60044

City:

Lake Bluff

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

65, 115

Elementary School:

Lake Bluff Elementary School

Middle School:

Lake Bluff Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,167

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.01

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

23x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x14 - Main

Kitchen:

14x10 - Main

Family Room:

34x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

20x13 - Second

Recreation Room:

35x28 - Basement Level

Foyer:

14x17 - Main Level

Storage:

15x13 - Basement Level

Screened Porch:

15x14 - Main Level

Laundry:

9x7 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$28,244

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60044

City:

Lake Bluff

County:

Lake

School District(s):

65, 115

Elementary School:

Lake Bluff Elementary School

Middle School:

Lake Bluff Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 847.416.0446

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500 Forest Cove Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 is a single family home which sold for $1,430,000. 500 Forest Cove Road features 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since February 27th, 2025 and was built in 1967. Nearby schools include Lake Bluff Elementary School, Lake Bluff Middle School, and Lake Forest High School. The nearest transit stops include Lake Bluff Metra Metra Union Pacific North line.