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$599,000
11 Days On Site

689 E Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,623
SqFt
$369
/SqFt
1953
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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This charming and thoughtfully updated cottage lives larger than it appears and offers generous living space in a prime East Lake Forest location. Just minutes from vibrant downtown, shops, restaurants and beach, this move-in ready home combines comfort and convenience. The open-concept main level creates an inviting flow, featuring a generous family room and a recently remodeled kitchen with an island and abundant cabinet space. Perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The sun filled dining room showcases a picture window and seamless access to the expansive, south facing deck which overlooks the landscaped yard. Plus, a two-car garage. Two well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space and an updated bathroom complete the main level, highlighted by gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. The finished lower level provides exceptional additional living space, including a recreation room, a large bedroom with tons of storage, a laundry room, full bathroom, and another versatile bedroom ideal for home office or exercise room. An incredible opportunity to enjoy a meticulously improved home in a sought after location!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$599,000
Days On Site 
11 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,623 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.17 Acres
Year Built 
1953
MLS® Number 
12566895
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$8,249.6
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.17
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
1623
Style 
RanchTraditional
Interior Features
Appliances 
MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Cathedral Ceiling(s)Open Floorplan
Laundry Features 
Sink
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 10X11Level - Main
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 15X13Level - Basement
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 10X10Level - Basement
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 15X10Level - Main
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 14X11Level - MainDescription - Island
Laundry 
Dimensions - 10X6Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 17X14Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 12X11Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalks
MLS Area 
Lake Forest
School District 
Lake Forest High School
Township 
Shields
Schools
School District
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate



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