This picture-perfect colonial is ideally located in desirable East Lake Forest, just minutes from the beach, downtown, and train. A welcoming front patio offers a peaceful spot to enjoy neighborhood views, while inside, timeless elegance meets modern comfort. The front entry opens to a spacious foyer with rich hardwood floors and exquisite millwork throughout the main level. To the right of the foyer is a cozy living room featuring a fireplace, custom built-ins, large windows that fill the space with natural light and French doors to the front patio. Additional French doors open to the hearth room and updated kitchen with a large island, wine refrigerator, and ample built-in shelving - perfect for both cooking and entertaining. Access to the back patio makes outdoor dining and grilling a breeze. A butler's pantry connects the kitchen to the formal dining room, which boasts its own fireplace and French doors that open to the front patio, making it an elegant setting for intimate dinners or festive gatherings. A hallway with exit to the backyard offers access to the detached 2.5-car garage. A lovely powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, the serene primary suite features a fireplace and an updated en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bath with heated flooring finish the second level. A walk-up attic from the second level provides generous storage. The finished basement offers a spacious family room, a full bath with glass-enclosed shower, and a cozy built-in queen sized bed nook ideal for reading, naps, and retreat for guests. The generously sized laundry room provides access to the new outdoor staircase that leads to the backyard. Complete with a covered pergola dining area, fire pit, hot tub, and a lawn area, the backyard is a true oasis. A cobblestone paver driveway leads to the detached garage, offering charm and functionality from front to back. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of Lake Forest's most sought-after areas.
Contingent
Price cut: $74K (5/30)
$1,275,000
301 Rose Ter, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
2,689sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementLawn areaHot tubTimeless eleganceEn-suite bathroomLarge islandExquisite millwork
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 01:03pm
Listing courtesy of:
Andra O'Neill 847-650-9093,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12349980

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Foyer, Sitting Room, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Shower Only)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Heating
- Radiant, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: None
Features
- Dry Bar, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,936
- Total interior livable area: 2,689 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 688
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59X164X50X196
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 12283060160000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $882,364
- Annual tax amount: $18,005
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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