WITH RELO FOR SIGNATURES Multiple offers received - highest and best due by 3pm Monday 6/16/2025 Welcome to this statuesque and luxurious 5-bedroom, 4.1-bath Georgian-style home, ideally situated on a premium lot in the highly sought-after Ponds subdivision of Lake Forest. With sweeping, unobstructed views over the pond and just a short walk to Waveland Park, this home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and natural beauty-all within the prestigious Cherokee school district. Step through grand double doors into a light-filled, contemporary entryway that will take your breath away with its sweeping staircase and soaring double-height ceiling. The formal dining room is spacious and elegant, ideal for entertaining and holiday gatherings. The heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, featuring high-end appliances, modern countertops, tile backsplash, large breakfast nook, walk-in pantry, and butler's pantry-all overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard and tranquil pond. Enjoy your morning coffee with a view! The cozy yet sophisticated family room boasts a marble gas fireplace and French doors opening to one of two stylish patios-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A large formal living room and a luxurious private office add to the functionality of the main level. Also on the first floor: a generous fifth bedroom with a full bath-ideal for guests or multigenerational living-as well as a spacious laundry/mud room with ample folding and storage space. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with stunning pond views, dual walk-in closets, and a newly renovated spa-style bathroom featuring a freestanding soaking tub and oversized shower. Bedroom 2 also offers a renovated en suite and walk-in closet, while two additional light-filled bedrooms and another full bath complete the second floor. The recently updated basement features high-end vinyl flooring and includes a game area, movie zone, cozy snug, and a top-tier home gym. There's also abundant storage and a bonus room, currently used as a second office or gaming space. Outdoor living shines with two expansive patios, offering the perfect setting for summer gatherings, morning coffee, or simply soaking in the serene surroundings. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly stunning and meticulously finished home in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods - don't miss out!
Closed
$1,600,000
31 E Sandpiper Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
4,399sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.42 Acres Lot
$1,573,400 Zestimate®
$364/sqft
$7,050 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 11:47am
Listing courtesy of:
Elizabeth de Wet 224-284-3127,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Nathan Freeborn
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12388328

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Breakfast Room, Pantry), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X7
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37X33
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,399
- Total interior livable area: 4,399 sqft
Property
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: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Back of Property
- Water view: Back of Property
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 95X155X110X171
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 16043010570000
- Special conditions: Corporate Relo
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
- Subdivision: The Ponds
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,000 annually
- Services included: Insurance
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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