Welcome to this stunning 2-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home nestled in the desirable Whispering Oaks community. Ideally located near parks, top-rated schools, shopping, and the train station, this home offers both convenience and charm. As you enter, the inviting foyer showcases a beautiful wrapped staircase, leading to formal living and dining rooms, perfect for entertaining. The open-concept kitchen boasts elegant cream wood cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, flowing seamlessly into the breakfast area and family room with large windows overlooking the backyard. The main floor also features a half bath and a spacious laundry room. Step outside to enjoy the serene backyard with a brick paver patio and lush grass. Upstairs, the hardwood floors continue into the bedrooms. The master suite includes an ensuite bath with granite countertops, a stand-up shower, and a large closet in the bathroom. The second bedroom offers a walk-in closet, and the additional full bath is conveniently located on the second floor. A finished carpeted basement provides extra storage space, while the 2.5-car attached garage completes this perfect family home.
House for rent
$6,500/mo
Fees may apply
1040 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
2,720sqft
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Singlefamily
Available Mon Jun 15 2026
Dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Natural gas, forced air, fireplace
What's special
Lush grassBreakfast areaSerene backyardInviting foyerOpen-concept kitchenBeautiful wrapped staircaseSpacious laundry room
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Main Level
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Asphalt, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Heating system: Forced Air, Heating: Gas, In Unit, Living Room, Lot Features: Wooded, Main Level, No Disability Access, No additional rooms, Park, Patio, Roof Type: Asphalt, Screens, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Walk In Closet, Wood Burning, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1609209020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,500+18.2%$2/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 10/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,500+37.5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/10/2019 | Listing removed | $4,000$1/sqft |
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| 6/11/2019 | Price change | $4,000-4.8%$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,200+10.5%$2/sqft |
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| 4/26/2018 | Listing removed | $3,800$1/sqft |
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| 2/25/2018 | Price change | $3,800-3.8%$1/sqft |
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| 11/8/2017 | Price change | $3,950-7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/5/2017 | Listed for rent | $4,250+11.8%$2/sqft |
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| 12/1/2016 | Listing removed | $3,800-15.6%$1/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $4,500$2/sqft |
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| 12/4/2013 | Listed for rent | $4,500+12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 10/16/2012 | Listing removed | $4,000$1/sqft |
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| 9/15/2012 | Listed for rent | $4,000$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2012 | Sold | $500,000$184/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 1040 Forest Hill Rd







