$1,249,000

1831 Farm Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds |
3 baths |
3,050 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1961
0.79acre lot
2 car garage
$410/sqft
Listed 14 days ago

Property Description

A rare opportunity tucked away on coveted Farm Road, this beautifully updated home sits on a generous .73-acre fully fenced lot, offering exceptional privacy and expansive outdoor space. The heart of the home is the stunning eat-in kitchen, featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium Thermador and SubZero appliances, and upgraded lighting throughout. Open to the family room with vaulted ceiling and new sliding patio doors, the layout is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, with seamless indoor-outdoor flow and picturesque views of the lush yard and spacious patio with new built in gas fire pit. The primary suite is highlighted by a gorgeous spa-like bathroom with a walk-in shower, bench seating, custom wood cabinetry, and high-quality fixtures. A first-floor office provides excellent flexibility and may easily function as a fifth bedroom. The finished basement adds valuable living space and includes a dedicated exercise room. Truly move-in ready, this home is ideally located with convenient access to the West Lake Forest Metra Station, along with nearby shopping and dining. The neighborhood is served by Everett Elementary School and Lake Forest High School, completing this exceptional offering in the heart of Lake Forest.

Listing Status:: Pending
Data Last Updated:: February 14, 2026 at 5:20AM
Listing Office:: @properties Christie's International Real Estate : 847-508-8048
Listing Agent:: Pam MacPherson : 847-508-8048
MLS ID:: 12552560

General: Vaulted Ceiling(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)1st Floor BedroomBuilt-in FeaturesHigh CeilingsSeparate Dining RoomPantryQuartz Counters
Rooms: Bedroom 5
Master Bath: Separate ShowerDouble Sink
Appliances: Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorCooktopOvenGas CooktopElectric Oven
Dining: Separate
Laundry: Main LevelElectric Dryer Hookup
Basement: FinishedCrawl SpaceFull
Flooring: Hardwood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Natural GasForced Air
Fireplace: Gas LogGas StarterFireplaces: 1
Disability Feature: None

General: Fire Pit
Style: Colonial
Parking: AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedOwnedGarageParking spaces: 3

Roofing: Asphalt
Windows: Skylight(s)Bay Window(s)Insulated WindowsWindow Treatments
General: 2 StoriesConcrete Perimeter

HOA Amenities: ParkStreet LightsStreet PavedNot Applicable
Originating MLS: mred
School District: 67
County: Lake

Zoning: 15122050050000
Fencing: FencedWood

Utilities: 200+ Amp Service
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: mred
Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Pam MacPherson , @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Location

Schools Nearby

Lake Forest High School

1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Grades 9-12

4.14 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.