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10 E Louis Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Contingent · Active Under Contract
$1,125,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
2
Garage
0.29
Acres
1976
Yr. Built
MLS# 12786345
Cumulative Days on Market: 19 · Includes prior listings · Currently listed since 10/19/26 · Data provided by the MLS.

Property Description

Welcome to 10 E Louis Avenue, nestled in the highly sought-after H.O. Stone neighborhood of Lake Forest. This beautifully maintained, move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a wonderful blend of timeless appeal, thoughtful updates, and inviting living spaces designed for everyday living and entertaining. Meticulously cared for and enhanced by numerous improvements, this home is ready for its next owners to enjoy. The heart of the home is the light and bright chef's kitchen, featuring a 48-inch Wolf range, expansive 10-foot island, abundant cabinetry, and generous counter space. Perfect for everyday living and hosting, this welcoming space offers an ideal setting for gathering with family and friends. The main level also features beautifully refinished and stained hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, and a comfortable family room with a fireplace, offering an inviting additional space to gather and relax. A bright, spacious sunroom with sliding glass doors provides direct access to the backyard, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bath, as well as an additional full bathroom conveniently serving the other bedrooms. The finished basement offers exceptional flexibility, with additional living space ideal for a recreation room, work-from-home setup, fitness area, or other flexible uses. A separate bathroom adds convenience, while the expansive storage room provides ample space for seasonal items, household essentials, and everything needed to keep the home organized. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard, where mature landscaping, a stamped concrete patio, and a built-in grill create an inviting setting for outdoor dining, summer barbecues, and gatherings with family and friends. Whether relaxing outdoors or entertaining guests, this outdoor space offers wonderful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors throughout the seasons. A lengthy list of improvements reflects the care and attention this home has received. Updates include beautifully refinished and stained hardwood floors, updated light fixtures, new siding, new shutters, a new front door, new Clopay garage doors, and repainting of the home's entire exterior. Additional improvements include custom Roman shades, a new Trane gas furnace professionally installed by Cahill, and a custom Elfa closet system. Most recently, a new LG washer and dryer were installed, and the dryer vent was professionally cleaned in 2026. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage and a convenient location close to the train station, major highways, parks, schools, and shopping. With its light-filled living spaces, extensive improvements, fully fenced backyard, and desirable location, this well-maintained home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle and convenience of one of Lake Forest's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Property Highlights

Property Type
Residential
Local Property Type
Detached Single
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,244
Price / Sqft
$501
Acres
0.29
Year Built
1976
Cumulative Days on Market
19

Location

Area
Lake Forest
City/Township
Lake Forest
County
Lake

Property Details

Price
$1,125,000
Local Property Type
Detached Single
Property Type
Residential

Community

Local Schools

Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School
High School
Lake Forest High School
School District
115

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
1/2 Bathrooms
2
Bedrooms
4

Rooms and Basement

Total Rooms
8
Basement Features
Finished, Full

Area and Spaces

Living Area
2,244

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
Gas

Building Details

Construction

Year Built
1976

Materials

Construction Materials
Aluminum Siding

Terms

Terms

Contingency
Attorney/Inspection
Ownership
Fee Simple
Special Conditions
None
Cumulative Days on Market
19

Taxes

Tax

Tax (Annual)
$11,812

HOA

Association Fee Includes
None

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Cooling Features
Central Air

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public

Lot

Acres
0.29
Lot Dimensions
12750

Parking

Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Capacity
2
Parking Features
Yes, Attached, Garage
Listed by Compass, (847) 363-4566
Listing Data last updated 11/04/2026 08:20 am
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Cumulative Days on Market: 19 days (includes prior listings) · Currently listed since October 19, 2026. Data provided by the MLS.

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