$1,385,000

Brochure

beds

baths

3,658

square ft

490 S Waukegan Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #12373311 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 7/21/2025 at 6:03am

Stunning fully updated home secluded on nearly one and a half acres in beautiful Lake Forest! This modern farmhouse gut renovated in 2022 with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms - is what you have been waiting for! Greeted by warm front porch, you enter into the lovely foyer which is open to a bright formal living room with electric fireplace, tucked away private office with gas fireplace, and nicely sized dining room with storage closet. The sun-filled gourmet kitchen features custom white cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar and breakfast table nook, large pantry - opens to pretty family room with gas fireplace and sliding glass doors that overlook patio & backyard! The first floor also features an oversized laundry and mud room, a guest bedroom with gorgeous hall bathroom, and an attached 2.5 car garage. Upstairs you will find a peaceful primary suite with two walk in closets and spa-like bathroom with huge dual vanity, soaking tub, and nice shower. Three large family bedrooms round out the second floor - one with an en suite bath while two share a lovely hall bath. Huge finished basement with plentiful recreation space & entertaining space - plus tons of storage! Amazing backyard with great patio, covered pergola with tv, fire pit area, swing set, basketball hoop, and lots of yard. Located in desirable Lake Forest, this home is just minutes away from great schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Fiber Cement

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,658

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.46

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

20x14 - Main

Dining Room:

13x15 - Main

Kitchen:

18x15 - Main

Family Room:

22x15 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

18x12 - Second

Bedroom 5:

14x13 - Main Level

Office:

14x15 - Main Level

Foyer:

15x14 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

50x28 - Basement Level

Laundry:

10x10 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$18,960

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Everett Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Exterior Type:

Fiber Cement

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,658

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.46

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

20x14 - Main

Dining Room:

13x15 - Main

Kitchen:

18x15 - Main

Family Room:

22x15 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

18x12 - Second

Bedroom 5:

14x13 - Main Level

Office:

14x15 - Main Level

Foyer:

15x14 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

50x28 - Basement Level

Laundry:

10x10 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$18,960

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60045

City:

Lake Forest

County:

Lake

School District(s):

67, 115

Elementary School:

Everett Elementary School

Middle School:

Deer Path Middle School

High School:

Lake Forest High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.881.0200

Disclaimer: The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC as distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than @properties are marked with the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 7/21/2025 at 6:03am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some listings have been excluded from this website.