IL
Lake
Lake Forest
60045
535 N Waukegan Road
535 N Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
54
$1,150,000

Home Details for 535 N Waukegan Road

Price
$1,150,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Square feet
2146
Year built
1953
Lot size acres
0.34
County
Lake
Total rooms
9
Garage
2
Basement
Crawl Space
MLS Listing#
12658264
Property Description

Experience the ease of single-level living in this truly exceptional, fully updated ranch home in coveted east Lake Forest. Set behind a gated entry and fully enclosed with a brand-new privacy fence, this beautifully transformed home offers incredible curb appeal with a new wide circular asphalt driveway, bluestone paver walkway, welcoming front porch, new roof, new Hardie Board siding, new composite rear deck, and all-new high-end exterior landscaping. The attached 2-car garage features a new epoxy floor and custom wainscoting, while the spacious mudroom just off the garage includes a custom built-in bench and storage lockers and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating the perfect everyday entry and drop zone. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting hardwood floors throughout and a bright, open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen features stylish finishes, a generous peninsula with seating for four, and a charming breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room, creating a warm and connected central living space. The dining area is also open to the family room, offering a seamless layout for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living. This beautiful dining space features another custom banquette, flanked by built-in cabinetry for added function, storage, and character. Just off the family room, an incredible four-season sunroom offers another beautiful place to relax, entertain, or enjoy views of the backyard. The sunroom opens to the new composite rear deck and the fully fenced yard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home also includes a large laundry room and an incredibly thoughtful floor plan where no detail has been overlooked. The bedroom layout is both flexible and highly desirable. One bedroom with an en-suite bath is located just off the family room, making it ideal for guests, a private office, or an additional living suite. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath. The impressive primary suite offers oversized closets and a stunning new custom bathroom with a large shower, soaking tub, and towel warmer. A rare, move-in ready ranch, this home combines thoughtful design, high-quality updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, transportation, and all that east Lake Forest has to offer, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

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Property Features
  • Parking
    • Asphalt
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Attached
    • Garage
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
    • Forced Air
  • House Interior
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Entrance Foyer
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
  • Garage
    • 1
  • Basement
    • Crawl Space
  • Fire Place
    • Living Room
School Information
School Information for 535 N Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Elementary School
N/A
Middle School
N/A
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy: Compass - 847-416-0446
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Last Updated: 2026-06-10 02:30:41
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