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    $985,000

    81 W North Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    5beds
    2,883sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1975
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $342/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Gas log fireplaceGarage doorUpdated half bathIn ground invisible fenceNew hall bathFirst floor primary suiteEating area
    Welcome home! This beautiful and spacious home with 5 bedrooms and 3.1 baths has been totally redone from 2017 to 2023 including new Hardy Board siding, roof, gutters, gutter guards, downspouts, insulation, windows, doors, driveway, furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, plumbing, electric, as well as a new addition featuring a first floor Primary Suite with luxurious bath, walk-in closet, linen closet and sunny Florida room overlooking treed backyard. The first floor offers great living space. The living room is warm and inviting and leads to the formal dining room. The updated kitchen is complete with abundant storage, high end appliances, high quality cabinetry, island and granite counters and an eating area which seamlessly connects to the family room. The family room is enhanced with built-ins and a gas log fireplace with handsome surround. Not to be missed on this level is the updated half bath and the spacious laundry/mud room which conveniently connects to the garage. The entrance from the garage is handicap accessible. On the second floor there is an additional Primary bedroom with another luxurious bath and walk-in closet plus linen closet. Completing this level are 3 other bedrooms and a new hall bath. Other noteworthy features are back-up sump pump, generator, sprinkler system, in ground invisible fence, new interior doors, garage door, three wired outdoor cameras. Please exclude kitchen, dining room and foyer chandeliers, television mounts, window treatments and hardware.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 10:07pm

    Listing courtesy of:

    Elizabeth Gurza 847-494-2042,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12357722MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Heated Sun Room, Bedroom 5
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 234 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X13
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 272 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X16
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 140 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X10
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X12
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 120 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X10
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 228 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19X12
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X10
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X12
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 91 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X7
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 247 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19X13
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
    • Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
    Features
    • 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
    • Windows: Screens
    • Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 2,883 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair Ramp(s), Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Washer/Dryer, Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Fencing: Invisible
    Lot
    • Dimensions: 13 X 170 X 75 X 84.55
    • Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
    Details
    • Additional parcels included: 16082040010000
    • Parcel number: 16082040020000
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Other
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1975
    • Major remodel year: 2017

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Storm Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: H.O. Stone
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $342/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $589,163
    • Annual tax amount: $10,525
    • Date on market: 5/6/2025
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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