$1,467,500

beds

baths

half bath

2,944

square ft

23 Washington Road

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #12393878 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 8/1/2025 at 1:03pm

Delightful Nantucket shingle style home in a wonderful east Lake Forest location. Beautifully updated overtime by La Duke this beloved home masterfully blends vintage charm w/modern convenience. Special features include a a white Burmeister kitchen w/large center island, high-end appliances & separate table area opening to the family room w/fireplace & access to the charming covered side porch. The first floor also features a sunny living room, cozy pine-paneled den, a dining room plus a great mudroom. Four bedrooms and 2 baths complete the second floor including a delightful primary suite w/vaulted ceiling, a fireplace & spa-like bath. Handsome millwork, vintage cottage details, hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light throughout. New roof in 2024. The beautifully landscaped yard is at once private yet close to everything including a wonderful park, the bike path and town. You'll feel like you're on vacation from this very, very special home.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Shake Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,944

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.32

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

14x13 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

16x15 - Main

Family Room:

16x17 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

18x13 - Second

Den:

12x13 - Main Level

Mud Room:

8x11 - Main Level

Eating Area:

9x8 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

13x13 - Basement Level

Laundry:

9x5 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$24,373

Tax Year:

2024

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:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Shake Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,944

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.32

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

14x13 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

16x15 - Main

Family Room:

16x17 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

18x13 - Second

Den:

12x13 - Main Level

Mud Room:

8x11 - Main Level

Eating Area:

9x8 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

13x13 - Basement Level

Laundry:

9x5 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$24,373

Tax Year:

2024

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: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 847.416.0446

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