Buying a home in Lake Forest, IL? Glide down Sheridan Road, catch the scent of lake air drifting through the oaks, and you’ll understand why Lake Forest (Zip 60045) has been Chicago’s north-suburb retreat since the railroad first rolled in.
This page taps live Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) feeds around the clock, so the minute a cedar-shingle cottage in East Lake Forest or a sleek Kelmscott Park condo hits “active,” you’ll see it here.
Each listing carries full photo sets, price history, tax numbers, HOA details (if any), and construction notes.
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$899,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,553 SqFt
856 Oakwood AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Marybeth Dazzo of @properties Christie's International Real Estate


$1,299,000
5 Beds 3.5 Baths
1448 Lawrence AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Soukbangone Supantavong of Coldwell Banker Realty


$899,000
3 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,063 SqFt
660 S Buckingham CT, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Kelly Dunn Rynes of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago


$1,295,000
7 Beds 4 Baths 5,389 SqFt
1280 Lawrence AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Mona Hellinga of @properties Christie's International Real Estate


$879,900
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,930 SqFt
590 Academy Woods DR, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Jane Lee of RE/MAX Top Performers


$3,400
3 Beds 2.5 Baths
563 Ivy CT, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Amy Proeh of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty


$2,450,000
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,015 SqFt
355 Hickory CT, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Andra O'Neill of @properties Christie's International Real Estate


$2,400,000
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,730 SqFt
210 Majestic Oak CT, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Elizabeth Jakaitis of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty


$3,750
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,450 SqFt
42 S Maywood RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Amy Proeh of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty


$690,000
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,848 SqFt
104 E Louis AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Shannon Sweetnam of Coldwell Banker Realty


$1,475,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,778 SqFt
736 Morningside DR, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Ann Lyon of @properties Christie's International Real Estate


$1,199,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,995 SqFt
1144 Ranch RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Elizabeth Wieneke of Compass


$3,295,000
4 Beds 5 Baths 8,478 SqFt
1371 Lakewood DR, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Donna Mancuso of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty


$2,195,000
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 6,312 SqFt
980 Mellody RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Cory Green of Compass


$995,000
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,223 SqFt
701 Morningside DR, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Alissa McNicholas of Compass


$839,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,922 SqFt
1014 S Ridge RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Elizabeth Wieneke of Compass


$599,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,490 SqFt
246 Park AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Susan Amory Weninger of @properties Christie's International Real Estate


$2,895,000
4 Beds 5 Baths 6,133 SqFt
300 Butler DR, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Elizabeth Wieneke of Compass


$2,349,000
5 Beds 5.5 Baths 6,275 SqFt
625 Leland CT, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Cory Green of Compass


$839,000
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,462 SqFt
124 W Old Elm RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Lisa Trace of @properties Christie's International Real Estate


$2,700,000
5 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,477 SqFt
1090 Evergreen DR, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Brady Andersen of Compass


$7,495
4 Beds 3 Baths 5,000 SqFt
1551 Edgewood RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Sohail Salahuddin of eXp Realty


$1,065,000
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,574 SqFt
1156 Mount Vernon AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Donna Mancuso of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty


$6,500
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,291 SqFt
687 Linden AVE, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Listed by Suzie Hempstead of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago




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Stay informed with the latest data on the Lake Forest real estate market. Understanding these trends is key before buying a home here:
The Lake Forest market in Spring 2025 indicates a balanced environment where supply and demand are relatively stable.
However, the low median days on market and significant year-over-year appreciation suggest that well-priced and desirable homes, especially in sought-after areas, are moving quickly.
A 3.5-month inventory level points towards a market that can be competitive for buyers looking for specific types of properties.
Potential buyers should be prepared to act decisively when they find the right home.
Life here is equal parts serenity and access.
You’re wrapped in 800 acres of preserved open land, yet Metra’s UP-North and MD-North trains can whisk you downtown in under an hour. I-94 keeps O’Hare a reasonable drive away, and household-name employers—Abbott, Grainger, Brunswick, Pfizer, Tenneco, Packaging Corp of America—anchor a steady job base.
Sunrise beach walks, bikeable tree-lined streets, and a calendar full of block parties give the town its small-community rhythm, while the historic districts guard the architectural soul.
Discover some of the features that make living in this North Shore community so special:
Gorton Center: Films, yoga, kids’ theater camp, and a Sunday farmers market that sells out of heirloom tomatoes fast.
Families moving to Lake Forest will find excellent schools. The community is served by the highly-regarded Lake Forest School District 67 (Kindergarten through 8th grade) and Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (grades 9-12).
Some of the top-rated schools include:
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest is recognized as a very safe community, with crime rates significantly below national averages.
Violent Crime Rate: 1.6 per 10,000 residents
Property Crime Rate: 67.2 per 10,000 residents
Both violent and property crime rates in Lake Forest are considerably lower than in many other areas, making it one of the safest places to live in Illinois and the nation.
The Lake Forest Police Department’s community-policing model includes vacation house checks (handy if you winter in Arizona) and neighborhood safety briefings. Western pockets of the city trend even lower on property incidents, according to recent local data.
Lake County levies can run north of 2 percent of assessed value; always pull the specific bill.
Yes—Lake Forest Historic District, Vine-Oakwood-Green Bay Road, and the broader Green Bay Road Historic District. Renovations may need Historic Preservation Commission sign-off.
East Lake Forest flaunts grand estates—limestone, brick, or timber—with acreage and original carriage houses. Kelmscott Park delivers newer luxury builds and condos aimed at low-maintenance living steps from downtown.
Homes inside District 67 grade-school zones and close to Lake Forest High stay in high demand; expect quick sales and competitive offers.
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