Welcome to 1140 Highland Avenue! An exceptional contemporary ranch offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience in highly sought-after Lake Forest. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1/3-acre lot, this light-filled home boasts 2,488 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and gleaming hardwood floors that enhance its open, airy feel. Step into the spacious living and dining areas where walls of windows fill the home with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large center island, and ample cabinetry, ideal for cooking, entertaining, or casual family meals. The primary suite is a private retreat with custom dual closets and a newer remodeled en suite bath complete with heated floors, dual vanities, ceramic tile, and a separate walk-in shower. The finished lower level offers incredible flexibility, with a full bathroom, a large recreation space, and the potential to create a fourth bedroom, home office, or gym. Additional features include a modern security system, professionally landscaped grounds, and all the finishes that make a lovely home. Located near West Lake Forest's charming shops, restaurants, and Metra train station, with easy access to major highways, this home is ideally situated for both everyday living and commuting. You're also just minutes from Lake Forest schools, beautiful parks, forest preserves, and the vibrant boutiques and dining of historic downtown Lake Forest and Market Square.
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Price increase: $145.1K (7/18)
$875,000
1140 Highland Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
2,488sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Professionally landscaped groundsPrimary suiteLarge center islandWalls of windowsLight-filled homeGourmet kitchenGleaming hardwood floors
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Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Scott Rose 847-921-4082,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12412222

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X22
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X30
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,488 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X167X99.75X167.25
Details
- Parcel number: 16082170090000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Lake Forest Heights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $725,518
- Annual tax amount: $14,622
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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