Beautifully updated home in Arbor Ridge! This 5 bedroom, 5.2 bathroom house has 4,824 sq. ft. above grade and sits on .58 acres at the end of a large cul-de-sac overlooking Everett Park. Features include: hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor; high ceilings; lovely millwork; 2 fireplaces; a large, light-filled updated kitchen w/ island that opens into the breakfast area and family room that overlooks the back yard; a huge Primary suite with two walk-in closets, and a large Primary bathroom w/ a jetted tub and double vanities; 4 additional bedrooms each w/ a wonderfully updated en-suite bathroom; a private office or library w/ built-in shelving/storage & radiant heat flooring; a 1st floor laundry; a spacious finished lower level w/ large recreation room, newer theater room, abundant storage & 1/2 bath; and an over-sized 3-car garage. Outside, there is a large deck w/ a hot tub that overlooks the expansive backyard with invisible dog fence, as well as a circular driveway w/ 3 additional, individual parking spaces. Newer theater room, furnace, hot water heater, sump pump, beautiful custom built-in millwork, finishes and more! This wonderful home is close to Everett School, Everett Park (which features a pond, tennis courts, a playground, and a baseball diamond), the West Lake Forest station, Costco, Sunset Foods, Starbucks, restaurants and many other amenities. Move right in and enjoy this fabulous home!
Closed
$1,725,000
1227 Kajer Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
4,824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.57 Acres Lot
$1,726,000 Zestimate®
$358/sqft
$8,334 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 02:11am
Listing courtesy of:
Ann Lyon 847-828-9991,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Alice Berger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12328397

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X16
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X23
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,824 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Side Apron, Driveway, Circular Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 55X175.43X246.46X221.63
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional parcels included: 16073030550000
- Parcel number: 16073030540000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
- Subdivision: Arbor Ridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
- Services included: Other
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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