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$1,449,000
122 Days Online

920 Mount Vernon Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Home|Active
7
Beds
5
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
5,405
SqFt
$268
/SqFt
1989
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate 847-295-0700

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Impressive quality, custom-built home in Lake Forest's coveted Country Place subdivision. Quality built in 1989 for the current owner, this luxurious home has approximately 5, 400 sq ft above grade and 2, 500 sq ft in the walk-out finished lower level. There are high ceilings, spacious rooms, curved walls, and tall windows that capture inviting views of the outdoors! The light and bright interior was freshly painted (12/2023). The circular brick-paved driveway leads to a beautiful all brick exterior with concrete tile roof, a 3-car garage, and a sophisticated waterfall feature near the front entry. Inside, the gracious marble foyer provides a warm welcome. Through the foyer, the captivating curved white oak staircase is an architectural gem that leads to all levels. The spacious living room has a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and windows that show beautiful views of the outdoors. The formal dining room has a wet bar and hardwood flooring and also many beautiful windows. The kitchen with island, sunny breakfast room and huge walk-in pantry is near the dining room. The spectacular family room has a two-story vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace and doors that lead to the rear yard. The en suite guest bedroom is conveniently located on the main entry level. Upstairs, there are 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, a full-size laundry room and a small room with wet bar that can be used as a beverage/coffee station, study room or prayer room. The luxurious primary bedroom suite boasts a vaulted ceiling, balcony, bath with separate shower and tub, private WC, dressing room, walk-in closet, and office/sitting room. This office is ideal as a quiet place to work after hours. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level offers entertainment for all! There is a theater area, bar/kitchenette, dance floor, recreation room, exercise area with mirrored walls, full bath, storage and more! This level opens to the large, wooded rear yard. Outside, the 1.38-acre parcel is professionally landscaped with specimen plantings and mature trees. This one-of-a-kind home offers deluxe living in an exquisite Lake Forest estate setting. Cosmetic updating costs for optional kitchen and bathroom renovations have been considered in the asking price.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,449,000
Days Online 
122 Days
Bedrooms 
7
Inside Area (SqFt) 
5,405 sqft
Total Baths 
6
Full Baths 
5
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
1.38 Acres
Year Built 
1989
MLS® Number 
11951079
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$22,184
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
4 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 months agoPrice changed to $1,449,000
4 months agoListing first seen online
General Features
Style 
ContemporaryTraditional
Parking Spaces 
3
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Electric 
Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Basement 
FullWalkout
Acreage 
1.38
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Garage Spaces 
3
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
General Information 
School Bus Service
Garage 
Attached
Rooms Total 
16
Type Detached 
2 Stories
Lot Size 
1.0-1.99 Acres
Water 
Lake Michigan
Lot Features 
LandscapedWoodedMature Trees
Parking Total 
3
Interior Features
Cooling 
Central Air
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Appliances 
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalCooktopRange Hood
Interior 
Vaulted/Cathedral CeilingsSkylight(s)Bar-WetHardwood FloorsFirst Floor BedroomSecond Floor LaundryWalk-In Closet(s)Separate Dining Room
Fireplaces 
4
Fireplace Features 
Wood BurningGas LogGas Starter
Laundry Features 
Gas Dryer HookupSink
Fireplace 
Yes
Bathroom 
WhirlpoolSeparate ShowerSteam ShowerDouble SinkBidet
Fireplace Locations 
Family RoomLiving RoomMaster BedroomBasement
Room Types 
Bedroom 5Bedroom 6Breakfast RoomOfficeRecreation RoomSitting RoomExercise RoomOther RoomFoyerBedroom 7
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Exterior Features
Roof 
Other
Waterfront Property 
No
Exterior 
BalconyDeck
Lot 
LandscapedWoodedMature Trees
Community Features
Township 
West Deerfield
Community Features 
CurbsStreet LightsStreet Paved
MLS Area 
Lake Forest
Association Fee Includes 
None
Schools
School District
67
Elementary School
Cherokee 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 847-295-0700



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