940 Mount Vernon, Lake Forest IL 60045
- Beds 6
- Baths 5.1
- Taxes $22,247.02
- Payment Estimate View Mortgage Calculator
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Property Description
This impeccably updated French Country home is truly move-in ready. Set on a serene 1.38-acre wooded lot with outstanding curb appeal, the property features a brand new composite roof and gutters, professional landscaping, expansive bluestone patios, a stunning professional grade outdoor kitchen and beautifully manicured, woodland gardens. Exceptional interior amenities include a timeless chef's kitchen with refreshed cabinetry and Sub Zero refrigeration, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and a luxurious primary suite with a newer bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a first-floor guest suite with a steam room, hardwood floors throughout, a heated three-car garage with EV charger, main floor and upstairs laundry and a finished basement offering an additional bedroom and bath, media room, recreation space, and abundant storage. A spacious floor plan and elegant finishes seamlessly blend comfort and sophistication, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a turnkey lifestyle in one of Lake Forest's most desirable settings.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $1,950,000
- Property Taxes $22,247.02
- Square Feet 7050
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $276.60
- Year Built 1988
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 15
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 24X19
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 14X15
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 14X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 14X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Living Room
- Room Size 14X26
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 16X23
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 16X16
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 22X15
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Basement
- Basement Description Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name 5th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 12X12
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Hardwood
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name 6th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 13X17
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Carpet
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump, 2+ Sep Heating Systems
- Air Conditioning Central Air
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 2
- Type of Fireplace Gas Logs,Gas Starter
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 31-40 Years
- Exterior Construction Vinyl Siding,Brick,Stone
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 3
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated,7 Foot or more high garage door
Location
- County Lake
- Township West Deerfield
- Corporate Limits Lake Forest
- Directions to Property From Skokie Valley Rd And Old Elm Rd - West On Old Elm, Right On Mt Vernon Ave, Follow To Property.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 67
- School Name Cherokee Elementary Schoo
- Junior High District 67
- School Name Deer Path Middle School
- High School District: 115
- School Name Lake Forest High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 22247.02
- Tax Year 2024
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 16081070240000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 60113
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: Redfin Corporation | Phone: 224.699.5002
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