$1,350,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,221

square ft

912 Morningside Drive

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

New / MLS #12600284 / Single Family / Lake Forest

Listing information updated 3/26/2026 at 7:23am

HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY MONDAY, MARCH 30, AT 12 NOON. Rare opportunity for single-level living on coveted Morningside Drive! This exceptional 3,221 sq ft all-brick ranch is set on a picturesque .5-acre lot framed by stately oaks in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods, commonly known as Whispering Oaks. This gem offers spacious living with an updated, open layout and a private backyard oasis. Inside, enjoy solid oak hardwood floors throughout the living room, family room, dining room, and all bedrooms. The rest of the home (including the brightly finished 1,636 sq ft basement), features new white porcelain tile flooring. The eat-in kitchen is updated with white cabinetry, granite countertops, many newer stainless steel appliances (2023 & 2024), a center island, and a planning desk--perfect for everyday living and entertaining. It is wide open to a welcoming family room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and expansive windows overlooking the bluestone patio and huge backyard. The four bedrooms are unusually spacious, and the primary suite offers exceptional closet storage and access to the bluestone patio. Notable upgrades include premium Marvin windows throughout the entire home, a brand new 2025 high-efficiency Carrier furnace and AC, enhanced attic insulation for superior energy efficiency, a new roof and 5" seamless gutters (complete tear-off in 2023). Laundry is currently in the basement with optional hookups in the mudroom. Located in a walkable neighborhood with sidewalks, minutes from Lake Michigan beach access at Fort Sheridan, scenic bike and hiking trails, Metra, Starbucks, and TOP dining options!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,221

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.504

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

25x16 - Main

Dining Room:

15x12 - Main

Kitchen:

17x14 - Main

Family Room:

20x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

21x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x15 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

16x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

16x12 - Main

Recreation Room:

33x26 - Basement Level

Sitting Room:

9x8 - Main Level

Foyer:

16x7 - Main Level

Mud Room:

11x5 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$17,690

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:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,221

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.504

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

25x16 - Main

Dining Room:

15x12 - Main

Kitchen:

17x14 - Main

Family Room:

20x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

21x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x15 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

16x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

16x12 - Main

Recreation Room:

33x26 - Basement Level

Sitting Room:

9x8 - Main Level

Foyer:

16x7 - Main Level

Mud Room:

11x5 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$17,690

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: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.295.0700

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912 Morningside Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is a single family home currently listed at $1,350,000. 912 Morningside Drive features 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since March 26th, 2026 and was built in 1973. Nearby schools include Cherokee Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School, and Lake Forest High School. The nearest transit stops include Fort Sheridan Metra Metra Union Pacific North line.