Comfortably ensconced on 1.36 acres in beautiful Lake Forest, this gracious home presents 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Opening to an inviting marble foyer, it offers 12 well-proportioned rooms, the 1st floor including the living and dining rooms, a 1st floor office/bedroom as well as a thoughtfully designed kitchen which leads to a welcoming family room enhanced by a gas fireplace. The 2nd floor proffers the primary bedroom and three additional bedrooms. The attractive finished lower level provides great respite and entertainment as well as capacious storage. The attached garage and a new second garage present ample housing for 4+ cars. A new roof, new gutters, and new flagstone entryway further enhance curb appeal. Beautiful paver patios surround an inviting pool, encouraging relaxing views of the breathtaking landscaped grounds beyond. A wonderful offering!
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$1,250,000
81 Shawford Way, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
3,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
1.36 Acres Lot
$1,254,200 Zestimate®
$371/sqft
$6,611 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 07, 2025 at 03:48pm
Listing courtesy of:
Joanna Koperski 847-295-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Elizabeth Wieneke
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12406526
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X20
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,368
- Total interior livable area: 3,368 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 1.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 155 X 383.6 X 362.2 X 90
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 16172010140000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French Provincial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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