1491 Harlan Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,399,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
4,389  sqft
Built in 1985

Evoking a sense of timelessness, this stately brick residence reigns over approximately 1.1 acres in Lake Forest. The property promises tranquility at every turn with a large, private fenced backyard nestled amidst flowering bushes, mature trees and verdant open space. The home brings over 4,389 square feet of refreshed space into elegant focus with five bedrooms and three full baths on the second floor, a first floor office, plus an English basement with the sixth bedroom and fourth full bath. Recent renovations, including fresh paint throughout, new carpeting, painted built-ins, and designer lighting, ensure a move-in ready interior meant to blend with a variety of tastes and styles. An abundance of natural light floods the thoughtfully designed floorplan via tall ceilings and a striking wall of windows capturing picturesque backyard views. Tailor-made for effortless living and entertaining, the home welcomes you inside with a gracious two-story foyer, formal living room and a family room with a wet bar and sweeping white-washed brick fireplace. Additional amenities elevate the living experience: a screened porch, a garden room with a spa, a first-floor laundry room, a second-floor reading nook with built-ins, and an attached four-car garage. A large kitchen with a center island and spacious eating area provides seamless access to the back deck, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Two staircases connect to the second floor and three staircases take you to the lower level, lending additional privacy and versatility to the floorplan. From the expansive backyard to the timeless interiors and abundant amenities, this captivating property is an invitation to embrace the art of living well in a convenient area of Lake Forest. NEW roof, skylights, and gutters are in the works.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Exercise Room, Foyer, Gallery, Office, Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room, Workshop
Laundry:
Sink
Basement:
Full, English
A/C:
Central Air, Zoned
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 3
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Deck
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 4

Construction

Roofing:
Shake
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
67
County:
Lake

Lot

Zoning:
16084040040000

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.25% 1ST M; 1.75% ON BALANCE - $475 (% OF NET SALE PRICE)

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Annie Royster Lenzke

About Lake Forest, IL

Housing

Number of Units
8,051
Median Home Value
$804,554
Median Rent
$1,603

15.54% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.67% are vacant.

Commute

Car
41.71%
Public Transportation
8.26%
Walk to Work
2.20%
Work from Home
46.14%
Other
1.11%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
20,699
Median Age
47.20
Median Household Size
2.67

Education

High School
6.26%
Associate’s Degree
3.18%
Bachelor’s Degree
39.38%
Graduate Degree
40.33%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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