777 Cherokee Road,Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Description
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 5PM. Move-in-ready Colonial in an incredible Whispering Oaks location within the Cherokee Elementary School district. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and exceptional privacy, this four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 2,936 square feet above grade, plus a finished basement. Hardwood floors extend through much of the first floor. The gracious living room features a fireplace and custom built-ins, while the formal dining room provides ample space for holiday gatherings. The white kitchen includes granite countertops, a Wolf range, newer Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, and breakfast-bar seating. An adjoining breakfast room opens to the spacious family room addition, where a vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, and multiple sets of French doors fill the space with natural light and connect the interior to the yard. A well-designed mudroom with built-in storage and a powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, including a generously sized primary bedroom. The finished basement provides additional recreation space and plenty of storage. Outside, the paver patio overlooks a quiet, park-like yard surrounded by mature arborvitae and layered plantings. Major improvements include a new roof in 2023, Renewal by Andersen windows in 2021, two newer furnaces, and one central air unit replaced in 2024. Additional features include two-zone heating and cooling, lawn irrigation, backyard storm drainage connected to the city storm sewer, and an oversized two-car garage. Walk to Cherokee Elementary and the train, with easy access to downtown Lake Forest and Route 41.
Details
| MLS # | 12749840 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year | 1961 |
| Days On Site | 29 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass | Alissa McNicholas |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,936 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.60 |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 10 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned |
| Interior Features | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features |
| Appliances | Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Main Level, Sink |
Exterior
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Features | Landscaped, Mature Trees |
| Construction Materials | Cedar, Cement Siding |
| Patio And Porch Features | Patio |
Parking
| Parking Features | Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 2.5 |
Utilities
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
Location
| Community Features | Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved |
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Taxes
| Tax Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 16680 |
Area Information
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Lake |
| City | Lake Forest |
| Zip Code | 60045 |
| Area | Lake Forest |
| School District | Lake Forest High School |
| Elementary School | Cherokee Elementary School |
| High School | Lake Forest High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60045) | |
Price: $1,099,000 low | high Med: $1,799,000 sqft: 2,936 low | high Med: 4,078 $ / sqft: $374 low | high Med: $486 On site: 29 low | high Med: 54 | |
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| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Lake |
| City | Lake Forest |
| Zip Code | 60045 |
| Area | Lake Forest |
| School District | Lake Forest High School |
| Elementary School | Cherokee Elementary School |
| High School | Lake Forest High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60045) | |
Price: $1,099,000 low | high Med: $1,799,000 sqft: 2,936 low | high Med: 4,078 $ / sqft: $374 low | high Med: $486 On site: 29 low | high Med: 54 | |