Welcome to 437 Green Bay! Nestled in the heart of Lake Forest, the main house boasts exceptional living space, complemented by a charming coach house. Enter a picturesque front porch which leads to a gracious foyer with original millwork, high ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Sunlight floods the elegant and spacious formal living room, highlighting its cozy fireplace. Natural light continues to pour into the gracious dining room with fireplace connected to a butler's pantry and an inviting sitting room. A library/office with built-ins and full bath offers flexible space. The kitchen has a ton of storage and opens to an eating area plus a family room which leads to a large deck and beautiful landscaped yard. An expansive screened in porch provides an ideal space for entertaining, playing board games or simply relaxing. The second floor boasts a serene primary suite with fireplace, dual closets, sitting area, and a spacious bath with separate tub/shower. Two large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a laundry room and two additional bedrooms which share a large hall bath complete the floor. The mudroom with custom built-in storage leads to a large dug out basement with soaring ceiling height, recreation room, full bath, craft room and exercise room. Other notable features include A+ convenient location near town, architectural moldings, updates throughout kitchen and baths, coach house above a two-car garage, and a potting shed/storage. This spacious residence offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance, comfort, and convenience! Enjoy living blocks from downtown Lake Forest(Market Square), surrounded by exceptional restaurants, shopping, parks and train transportation.
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$1,575,000
437 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
4,472sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.36 Acres Lot
$1,580,600 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$7,181 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2025 at 07:45pm
Listing courtesy of:
Susan Amory Weninger 773-882-6194,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12328953

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X19
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X27
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 527 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X17
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,521
- Total interior livable area: 4,472 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 115X195X74X189
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 12331220050000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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