940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS # 12565703)

Price $1,950,000
Status Active
Beds 5
Baths 5.5 Baths
Home size 7,050 sqft
Lot Size n/a
Days on Market 0
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.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 2/10/2026 Year Built 1988
Community Lake Forest Garage Spaces 3.0
County Lake

SCHOOLS

School District Lake Forest High School
Elementary School Cherokee Elementary School
Jr. High School Deer Path Middle School
High School Lake Forest High School

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Washer
AREA Lake Forest
BASEMENT Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick, Stone, Vinyl Siding
EXTERIOR Barbecue, Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 0
LOT DIMENSIONS 60113
PARKING Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Attached, Driveway
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE French Provincial
TAXES 22247.02
WATER Public

Location

Listed with Redfin Corporation
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