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$1,499,000
4 Days On Site

274 Vine Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3,073
SqFt
$488
/SqFt
1895
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Beautiful single-family home situated on charming, historic Vine Avenue in the heart of Lake Forest. This inviting home blends timeless character with a comfortable, open floor plan. A spacious foyer welcomes you in and leads to the sun-filled living room with a fireplace, enhanced by 9-foot ceilings and hardwood floors. Access from here to the welcoming screened porch and outdoor patio creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Just beyond the living room, a generously sized dining room offers the perfect setting for entertaining and flows easily into the kitchen, which features stainless steel appliances, modern touches, and charming glass-front cabinets. The open, connected layout continues into a bright and cozy family room, providing additional space for everyday living and gathering. A versatile main level room can function beautifully as a private home office or a guest room and includes its own ensuite full bath. Practical features such as first-floor laundry and a mudroom, conveniently located off the back entrance and attached extra wide three-car garage, make daily living effortless. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite enjoys both east and west exposure, filling the space with natural light throughout the day. Four additional bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the second level, offering flexibility for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. The large unfinished basement provides abundant potential for future expansion, recreation space, or additional storage. Outdoors, the bluestone patio is the perfect spot for morning coffee or relaxing summer evenings. The fenced yard offers ample room for play, gardening, and entertaining. Located just moments from Market Square, the train station, top-rated schools, and the shops and restaurants of downtown Lake Forest, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic charm, modern comfort, and an exceptional in-town location.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,499,000
Days On Site 
4 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,073 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.3926 Acres
Year Built 
1895
MLS® Number 
12587858
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$19,012.26
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 days agoStatus changed to Active
5 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.3926
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
South
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
GravelGarage Door OpenerAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
3073
Style 
Victorian
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopRange HoodHumidifier
Basement 
Sump PumpUnfinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomWood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Entrance Foyer
Laundry Features 
Main Level
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 15X14Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 15X9Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 11X10Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 10X9Level - Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 19X15Level - Main
Enclosed Porch 
Dimensions - 13X12Level - Main
Exercise Room 
Dimensions - 29X11Level - Basement
Family Room 
Dimensions - 15X14Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 10X8Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 21X12Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
Laundry 
Dimensions - 7X5Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 23X21Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 17X14Level - Second
Mud Room 
Dimensions - 13X4Level - Main
Office 
Dimensions - 19X8Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 43X33Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Wood Siding
Fencing 
Fenced
Patio And Porch 
PorchScreened
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
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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