$1,950,000

940 Mount Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds |
6 baths |
7,050 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1988
—— sqft lot
3 car garage
$277/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

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.

Listing Status:: Pending
Data Last Updated:: April 3, 2026 at 7:18AM
Listing Office:: Redfin Corporation : 773-590-3430
Listing Agent:: Nathan Freeborn : 773-590-3430
MLS ID:: 12565703

General: Steam RoomWet Bar1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)
Rooms: Bedroom 5Bedroom 6Recreation RoomBonus RoomOfficeWalk In ClosetDenEating AreaUtility Room-2nd Floor
Master Bath: WhirlpoolSeparate ShowerSteam ShowerDouble SinkDouble ShowerSoaking Tub
Appliances: Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalCooktopOvenRange Hood
Dining: Separate
Laundry: Main LevelUpper LevelElectric Dryer HookupIn UnitMultiple LocationsSink
Basement: FinishedFull
Flooring: HardwoodCarpetWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Natural GasForced AirHeat PumpSep Heating Systems - 2+
Fireplace: Gas LogGas StarterFireplaces: 2
Disability Feature: None

General: Outdoor GrillFire Pit
Style: French Provincial
Parking: Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedParking spaces: 3

Windows: Skylight(s)Bay Window(s)DrapesScreensStorm Window(s)
General: 2 Stories

HOA Amenities: ParkSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved0.0Not Applicable
Originating MLS: mred
School District: 67
County: Lake

Zoning: 16081070240000

Utilities: Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: mred
Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Nathan Freeborn , Redfin Corporation

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Location

Schools Nearby

Lake Forest High School

1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Grades 9-12

3.04 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.