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887 Summit AVE Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,445,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,550 sqft
Price per Sqft $566
MLS Listing ID 12257895
Sold Date 02/14/25
Style American 4-Sq.
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $13,339
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 6,969 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 50 X 134
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Welcome to 887 Summit Avenue in the heart of Lake Forest! This home was completely renovated in 2016 down to the studs offering a spacious floor plan with high ceilings, abundant natural light, new windows, new electrical wiring and high-end finishes throughout its 2,550 square feet. The home features four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, including a master suite with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom with generous shower. You'll love the many features of this home including; smart house tech with dual HVAC Ecobee thermostats , programable Lutron light switches that allow sequenced flexible light programing, Sonos music system with wireless app controlled music through house speakers & Sonos amplifiers. The open floor plan encompasses a large living room, formal dining area, family room with fireplace and gourmet white kitchen with quartz countertops and high-end appliances. There are French doors opening to the backyard with a brick patio and plenty of room for a swing set. The convenient mudroom area has handsome cubbies for optimal organization and there is a 2nd floor laundry! The full basement and floored garage attic provides additional storage space( heavy duty metal shelving included). The front porch takes full advantage of the location and enjoys western views to beloved West Park with a neighborhood playground, tennis courts, baseball diamond, grassy fields and a wintertime ice-skating rink & warming house ! This amazing beautifully renovated home in walk to town location offers all the coveted nearby amenities that are on your "must have" list including shopping, restaurants, train, library and schools. Don't miss your opportunity to live in this beautifully renovated home overlooking the park!
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Forest
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Log
Equipment Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio, Porch
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Landscaped, Park Adjacent
Sewer Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Water Lake Michigan, Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Sheridan Elementary School
Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School
High Schools Lake Forest High School
School District 67 , 67, 115
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany
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