Enjoy the ease of one-story living in this adorable 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home featuring a circular driveway and fantastic curb appeal. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout most rooms and a cozy living room with a fireplace that opens seamlessly to the formal dining room. A spacious family room leads to an outdoor deck and a fully fenced 0.3-acre lot, offering ample space for relaxation, pets, or play. The eat-in kitchen is both functional and inviting, while the bedroom wing includes three bedrooms, including a generous Primary Suite with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled en-suite bath. Additional highlights include a large mudroom/laundry room conveniently located off the attached two-car garage. Recent updates include: new Andersen Renewal windows in most rooms (2025); new furnace and A/C (2023); and a tear-off shingle roof (2016). Don't miss this well-maintained home that combines comfort, style, and thoughtful updates-all in a central location just minutes from highways, Lake Forest Hospital, and shopping and restaurants in downtown Lake Forest!
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$575,000
535 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
2,146sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.34 Acres Lot
$577,300 Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$4,848 Estimated rent
Home value
$577,300
$525,000 - $635,000
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 30, 2025 at 01:36pm
Listing courtesy of:
Lisa Trace 708-710-4104,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Samantha Trace,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
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NON MEMBER
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12487515
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,146
- Total interior livable area: 2,146 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 99 X 143 X 99 X 144
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 12312140020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $575,000-12.9%$268/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487515 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Pending sale | $659,900$308/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487515 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Contingent | $659,900$308/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487515 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $659,900$308/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487515 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2025 | Contingent | $659,900$308/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487515 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,445 +4.3% | $145,438 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $7,138 +2.9% | $134,069 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $6,937 +2.3% | $128,978 +0.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 535 N Waukegan Rd