$1,000,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,574

square ft

1156 Mount Vernon Avenue

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Closed / MLS #12492241 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 12/12/2025 at 4:03pm

Quality built all brick and cedar home in the sought after Lake Forest Heights subdivision. Conveniently located in central Lake Forest with easy access to train, restaurants, shopping, parks and expressways. Some of the many special features include hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor, vaulted ceilings, bay windows, French doors and new roof. Enter through the gracious two story foyer, framed by the living room and dining room, ideal for larger gatherings. The very spacious updated kitchen with vaulted ceiling and skylights offers abundant cabinetry, top of the line stainless steel appliances, center island and eating area with slider to expansive brick patio with fire pit. A wet bar with beverage refrigerator and cabinetry provides a convenient connection between the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen opens to the family room with floor to ceiling brick fireplace and numerous windows looking out to the private backyard. An adjacent office/den with French doors is a special treat, offering an additional space to work or relax and unwind. Located off of the 1st floor laundry room is a staircase leading to a fabulous bonus room featuring hardwood floors and shiplap paneling on the walls. The possible uses for this space are endless - playroom, art studio, media room, etc! The two story open staircase leads to the 2nd level with large landing overlooking the foyer below. Here you will find the primary bedroom with cozy fireplace and cathedral ceiling. There is also the luxury of an en-suite bath and large walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms with ample closet space and a hall bath complete this level. The finished basement includes a great space for recreation as well as an exercise room and storage area or another office space. An excellent value in a wonderful neighborhood!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

31-40 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,574

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

22x14 - Main

Dining Room:

16x14 - Main

Kitchen:

28x16 - Main

Family Room:

26x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

25x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

Office:

16x14 - Main Level

Bonus Room:

24x23 - Second Level

Recreation Room:

38x31 - Basement Level

Exercise Room:

16x15 - Basement Level

Foyer:

13x11 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$16,076

Tax Year:

2024

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:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

31-40 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,574

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

22x14 - Main

Dining Room:

16x14 - Main

Kitchen:

28x16 - Main

Family Room:

26x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

25x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

Office:

16x14 - Main Level

Bonus Room:

24x23 - Second Level

Recreation Room:

38x31 - Basement Level

Exercise Room:

16x15 - Basement Level

Foyer:

13x11 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$16,076

Tax Year:

2024

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: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Office Phone: 312.751.0300

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