$950,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,981

square ft

979 Verda Lane

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #12429824 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 10/8/2025 at 12:23pm

Welcome to this stately home that was custom built and lovingly maintained by the same family. Located in historic Deerpath Hill Estates, it sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and is surrounded by lush woods and mature trees. From the moment you step through the front door into the foyer, it will capture your heart and impress with its warm and inviting interiors. The large family room boasts hand-crafted wood paneling, a gas fireplace, and a dutch door leading to a screened in porch. The inviting dining room features original corner built-ins, and sits across the hall from the gracious living room. The heart of the home is its sunny, fully renovated eat-in kitchen with island and family sized table. This newer kitchen has all custom built amish-inset cabinets, cambria quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large sink looking out over the beautiful back yard, a dutch side door, and new slider doors to the private back patio with gas grill. The thoughtfully designed floor plan also boasts a first-floor primary bedroom with en-suite bath and a large double closet. Second floor has 3 additional bedrooms and a spacious entertaining great room with built-in bookcases. Hardwood floors through most of home. There is a 3 car garage with ample storage space above.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,981

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.58

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

14x18 - Main

Dining Room:

11x14 - Main

Kitchen:

13x13 - Main

Family Room:

19x21 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x16 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

Great Room:

19x43 - Second Level

Sitting Room:

7x9 - Main Level

Foyer:

9x14 - Main Level

Breakfast Room:

14x13 - Main Level

Screened Porch:

9x19 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$15,081

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

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,981

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.58

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

14x18 - Main

Dining Room:

11x14 - Main

Kitchen:

13x13 - Main

Family Room:

19x21 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x16 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

Great Room:

19x43 - Second Level

Sitting Room:

7x9 - Main Level

Foyer:

9x14 - Main Level

Breakfast Room:

14x13 - Main Level

Screened Porch:

9x19 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$15,081

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: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Office Phone: 312.751.0300

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