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535 N Waukegan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
FOR SALE · Active
$998,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2
Garage
0.34
Acres
1953
Yr. Built
MLS# 12775607
Cumulative Days on Market: 21 · Includes prior listings · Currently listed since 10/15/26 · Data provided by the MLS.

Property Description

Experience the ease of single-level living in this truly exceptional, fully updated ranch home in coveted east Lake Forest. Set behind a gated entry and fully enclosed with a brand-new privacy fence, this beautifully transformed home offers incredible curb appeal with a new wide circular asphalt driveway, bluestone paver walkway, welcoming front porch, new roof, new Hardie Board siding, new composite rear deck, and all-new high-end exterior landscaping. The attached 2-car garage features a new epoxy floor and custom wainscoting, while the spacious mudroom just off the garage includes a custom built-in bench and storage lockers and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating the perfect everyday entry and drop zone. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting hardwood floors throughout and a bright, open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen features stylish finishes, a generous peninsula with seating for four, and a charming breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room, creating a warm and connected central living space. The dining area is also open to the family room, offering a seamless layout for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living. This beautiful dining space features another custom banquette, flanked by built-in cabinetry for added function, storage, and character. Just off the family room, an incredible four-season sunroom offers another beautiful place to relax, entertain, or enjoy views of the backyard. The sunroom opens to the new composite rear deck and the fully fenced yard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home also includes a large laundry room and an incredibly thoughtful floor plan where no detail has been overlooked. The bedroom layout is both flexible and highly desirable. One bedroom with an en-suite bath is located just off the family room, making it ideal for guests, a private office, or an additional living suite. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath. The impressive primary suite offers oversized closets and a stunning new custom bathroom with a large shower, soaking tub, and towel warmer. A rare, move-in ready ranch, this home combines thoughtful design, high-quality updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, transportation, and all that east Lake Forest has to offer, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

Property Highlights

Property Type
Residential
Architectural Style
Ranch
Local Property Type
Detached Single
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,146
Price / Sqft
$465
Acres
0.34
Year Built
1953
Cumulative Days on Market
21

Location

Area
Lake Forest
City/Township
Lake Forest
County
Lake

Property Details

Price
$998,000
Local Property Type
Detached Single
Property Type
Residential

Community

Local Schools

High School
Lake Forest High School
School District
115

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Bedrooms
4

Rooms and Basement

Total Rooms
9
Basement Features
Crawl Space

Area and Spaces

Living Area
2,146

Appliances

Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features

Interior Features
1st Floor Bedroom
Flooring
Hardwood
Laundry Features
Main Level

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
Gas, Forced Air
Fireplaces
1

Building Details

Construction

Architectural Style
Ranch
Year Built
1953

Materials

Construction Materials
Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof
Asphalt

Terms

Terms

Ownership
Fee Simple
Special Conditions
None
Cumulative Days on Market
21

Taxes

Tax

Tax (Annual)
$7,794.32

HOA

Association Fee Includes
None

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Cooling Features
Central Air

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Lake Michigan

Lot

Acres
0.34
Lot Dimensions
99 X 143 X 99 X 144

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features
Deck

Parking

Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Capacity
2
Parking Features
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Listed by Compass, (312) 485-0897
Listing Data last updated 11/04/2026 09:20 am
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Cumulative Days on Market: 21 days (includes prior listings) · Currently listed since October 15, 2026. Data provided by the MLS.

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