Luxury NorthShore living at its finest in this sophisticated move-in ready Lake Forest home. Elevated both in location and renovated design, this fully remodeled home offers 3 well-appointed bedrooms and 2.2 bathrooms, including a finished basement. Find yourself greeted by an inviting open concept floor plan and foyer that leads seamlessly into the bright kitchen and living/dining spaces with newer hardwood floors and expansive open windows throughout the entire home that give you views of your private backyard from every direction. In the heart of the home is the stylish and re-designed chef's kitchen, which features upgraded cabinetry, sleek stainless-steel appliances, white quartz countertops, a professional-grade gas cooktop, and access to the back deck. The spacious sun-drenched living room has its own charming gas fireplace with an adjoining dedicated dining area and multiple-door access to the backyard, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. You'll also find an updated powder bathroom and mudroom with custom cubbies that lead into an oversized attached 2-car garage, which has access to generous attic storage and door access to the side yard/backyard. Upstairs a luxurious primary suite awaits you - a spa-like bathroom that includes dual vanity sinks with marble countertops and 2 skylights, plus 2 custom-built walk-in closets. 2 additional guest bedrooms, each with their own generous closet space, also share a newly updated hall bathroom complete with a large dual vanity and marble countertop, skylight, and tub/shower combo. For those seeking an additional living and entertainment space, there is a fully finished basement complete with an additional 4th bedroom/flex space, a speakeasy-like bar, powder bathroom, and laundry room equipped with a newer Whirlpool High-Efficiency washer and dryer. Step outside to the luscious, expansive, and secluded fenced backyard, an entertainer's paradise with a large composite deck, firepit, treehouse, and shed. There's also a new concrete patio space for grilling and an extended side yard. This beautiful home offers a lifestyle of ease and accessibility, with its proximity to 2 Metra train stations, upscale shopping, 200 acres of developed parks, top rated schools, delightful restaurants and numerous scenic nature trails with close access to a 29-acre private beach along Lake Michigan. Renovations Completed: 2016 roof; 2019 AC/furnace, compression-sealed doors and windows; 2019-2020 all interiors; 2022 asphalt driveway; 2023 side fences and professional landscaping; 2024 concrete patio/sidewalk, sump pump, and dishwasher.
Contingent
$800,000
1165 Fairview Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
0.33 Acres Lot
$805,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming gas fireplaceFully finished basementUpdated powder bathroomNewly updated hall bathroomSpa-like bathroomWhite quartz countertopsLuxurious primary suite
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Listing updated: April 15, 2025 at 05:51pm
Listing courtesy of:
Alexander Caras 312-521-9524,
Magellan Marketing Group LLC,
Chad Caras,
Magellan Marketing Group LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12334966

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 95.75 X 167.5 X 96.1 X 167.3
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 16082120130000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $399,159
- Annual tax amount: $7,637
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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