Fabulous 4100 sf all brick Georgian poised on gorgeous oversized lot in popular Onwentsia Gardens neighborhood! This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home features all hardwood floors on 1st floor, walnut inlay in the foyer, updated white kitchen, new baths, Kolbe and Kolbe true divided windows, new roof (2023) with copper flashings and gutters! Two story foyer showcases grand staircase, spectacular views of outside in every direction plus new lighting. Generously sized living room is open to the vaulted ceiling, indoor gym with skylights and the dining room giving it that open floor plan today's buyers desire. The shiny and bright white kitchen features quartz and stainless steel appliances, extra large eating area with built-in and fantastic views to the pretty backyard. Large family room adjacent to the kitchen features wood burning fireplace, crown moldings and recessed lighting. Making this home even more appealing is the extra spacious library/6th bedroom and full bath on the first floor! Five very generous size bedrooms on the second floor including spectacular Primary suite complete with new amazing white bath boasting white Copenhagen granite, free standing soaking tub, double vanities and separate shower! Lower level finished with media area, recreation room and play area plus plenty of storage. Beautiful professionally landscaped .57 acre yard, brick paver patio and perennial's galore is perfect for playing or entertaining plus asphalt driveway with paver edging and apron. Noteworthy is the common grounds and landscaping (maintained by the HOA) that surround this yard giving it an extra special look and expansive feel! You can even walk the dedicated open space connected to this yard all the way to Poplar Street! 3 car garage and extra large laundry room too! Built by very well respected Gene Martin. Centrally located with easy access to town, train, restaurants and parks plus a straight shot down US41 to downtown Chicago. Move right in and experience the popular Lake Forest schools, parks, beaches and amazing restaurants! Pet info: Small dogs, non aggressive breeds considered Contact owner for interior photos. Owner will consider a sale.
House for rent
$12,000/mo
Fees may apply
390 S Basswood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
4,077sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Learn more|
Singlefamily
Available now
Dogs OK
Central air
3 Attached garage spaces parking
Natural gas, forced air, fireplace
What's special
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Listing updated: 18 hours ago
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Nook, Office, Recreation Room, Sun Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,077 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Covered
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Asphalt, Attached, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Bedroom 5, Brick Driveway, Family Room, Game Room, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Garden, Gas Starter, Heating system: Forced Air, Heating: Gas, Humidifier, Landscaped, Lot Features: Landscaped, Garden, No Disability Access, Patio, Play Room, Wood Burning
Details
- Parcel number: 1605202149
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listing removed | $1,675,000$411/sqft |
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| 12/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,675,000+1.5%$411/sqft |
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| 12/26/2025 | Listing removed | $1,650,000$405/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+10.7%$405/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listing removed | $1,490,000$365/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 390 S Basswood Rd

