$1,650,000

beds

baths

4,077

square ft

390 S Basswood Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Active / MLS #12458617 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 12/3/2025 at 6:03am

Fabulous 4100 sf all brick Georgian poised on gorgeous oversized lot in popular Onwentsia Gardens neighborhood of East Lake Forest!! This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home features all hardwood floors on 1st floor, walnut inlay in the foyer, updated white kitchen, new baths, Kolbe and Kolbe true divided windows, new roof (2023) with copper flashings and gutters! Two story foyer showcases grand staircase, spectacular views of outside in every direction plus new lighting. Generously sized living room is open to the vaulted ceiling, indoor gym with skylights and the dining room giving it that open floor plan today's buyers desire. The shiny and bright white kitchen features quartz and stainless steel appliances, extra large eating area with built-in and fantastic views to the pretty backyard. Large family room adjacent to the kitchen features wood burning fireplace, crown moldings and recessed lighting. Making this home even more appealing is the extra spacious library/6th bedroom and full bath on the first floor! Five very generous size bedrooms on the second floor including spectacular Primary suite complete with new amazing white bath boasting white Copenhagen granite, free standing soaking tub, double vanities and separate shower! Lower level finished with media area, recreation room and play area plus plenty of storage. Beautiful professionally landscaped .57 acre yard, brick paver patio and perennial's galore is perfect for playing or entertaining plus asphalt driveway with paver edging and apron. Noteworthy is the common grounds and landscaping (maintained by the HOA) that surround this yard giving it an extra special look and expansive feel! You can even walk the dedicated open space connected to this yard all the way to Poplar Street and into downtown Lake Forest! 3 car garage and extra large laundry room too! Built by very well respected Gene Martin. Fabulous E Lake Forest location with easy access to town, train, restaurants and parks plus a straight shot down US41 to downtown Chicago. Move right in and experience the popular Lake Forest schools, parks, beaches and amazing restaurants!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Georgian

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

31-40 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Brick Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,077

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

20x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

18x14 - Main

Family Room:

21x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

21x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x9 - Second

Play Room:

11x11 - Basement Level

Game Room:

13x11 - Basement Level

Office:

23x16 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

27x20 - Basement Level

Sun Room:

16x14 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$19,333

Tax Year:

2022

Assessments:

$63 / month

Location

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Architecture Style:

Georgian

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

31-40 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Brick Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,077

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

20x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

18x14 - Main

Family Room:

21x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

21x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x9 - Second

Play Room:

11x11 - Basement Level

Game Room:

13x11 - Basement Level

Office:

23x16 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

27x20 - Basement Level

Sun Room:

16x14 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$19,333

Tax Year:

2022

Assessments:

$63 / month

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: Berg Properties

Listing Office Phone: 888.276.9959

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