Quality-built, brick and cedar Cape Cod-style home, situated on an interior lot in the highly sought-after Arbor Ridge subdivision. With its stately curb appeal and impressive scale, this residence offers both elegance and comfort. Step inside the foyer and immediately appreciate the spacious layout and volume ceilings. The curved staircase makes a stunning first impression, flanked by a formal living room with a fireplace on one side and a separate dining room on the other-perfect for entertaining. Boasting 7 bedrooms in total, the home features a versatile layout that includes a 1st floor bedroom with adjacent full bathroom, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, there are 4 generously-sized bedrooms including the primary suite, and a private 2-bedroom retreat located above the garage. The heart of the home features a renovated kitchen (updated approximately 3 years ago) with quality cabinetry, solid surface counters, and high-quality stainless-steel appliances (Miele ovens, Miele built-in espresso machine, Miele deluxe refrigerator/freezer, KitchenAid 5-burner cooktop and Bosch dishwasher). The kitchen seamlessly opens to the family room that has a masonry fireplace, and door that provides quick access to the rear patio and yard. Additional highlights include oak hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor, an elevator for added convenience in going between the 1st and 2nd levels, a whole-house generator, a full-finished basement, a brick paver driveway, and an attached 3-car garage. The Arbor Ridge neighborhood is known for its pride of ownership, tree-lined streets, and pristine landscaping. Owners tout the short distance to Everett Elementary School and easy access to the Metra station, Sunset Foods, Starbucks, and a variety of fine restaurants and local businesses. 1280 Lawrence is a terrific value, and an exciting opportunity to own this exceptional home in one of Lake Forest's most desirable communities!
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$1,295,000
1280 Lawrence Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7beds
5,389sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.47 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$100/mo HOA
What's special
Pristine landscapingFull-finished basementTree-lined streetsVolume ceilingsStately curb appealBrick paver drivewayRenovated kitchen
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Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 02:29pm
Listing courtesy of:
Mona Hellinga 847-814-1855,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12407831

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 2376 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66X36
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Dry Bar, Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,937
- Total interior livable area: 5,389 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,555
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 X 182 X 109 X 190
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 16073050040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Arbor Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Other
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,101,653
- Annual tax amount: $22,267
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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