Lake Forest IL, Real Estate

The beautiful community of Lake Forest, Illinois is home to 19,375 people situated on approximately 17 square miles. Platted in 1857 and incorporated in 1861, the City of Lake Forest is perfectly planned around its picturesque ravines and lake bluffs. Home to a number of notable architects in days gone by, the quality of architecture and construction in Lake Forest is exceedingly high. There is a vast collection of remarkable estates within this unique community of historical and physical notability. Potential homebuyers will find an abundance of options when considering Lake Forest as a new home.

Properties in Lake Forest are in high demand and the average listing price is around $729,300, but can be higher for luxurious estates. Students in Lake Forest have exemplary educational opportunities through the 15 public and private elementary and high schools. One of those schools, Everett Elementary School, has a GreatSchools rating of 10/10 and a parent rating of 5/5 stars. Another notable school is Lake Forest High School which has a GreatSchools rating 10/10 and a parent rating of 4/5 stars. In addition to great schools, there are other educational and entertainment opportunities in the area, including the Wildlife Discovery Center and numerous arts programs for children and adults, at Stirling Arts Center.

Residents of Lake Forest have an abundance of other amenities to enjoy including the beautiful Forest Park beach with its alluring waves and smooth sand. People can also enjoy Lake Forest’s 400 acres of parkland, as well as the McCormick Nature preserve. There are racquetball, squash, handball and tennis courts to be enjoyed, in addition to the 18 hole Deerpath golf course. And for the convenience of its residents, Lake Forest is served by two Metra Rail Lines, the Union Pacific North Line and Milwaukee District North Line. There are countless other benefits available to residents in Lake Forest making this a great place to consider when buying a home.

If you are interested in buying a home in Lake Forest or have other real estate questions please contact us today for more information.

Newest Lake Forest Real Estate Listings

626 Beverly Place, Lake Forest $949,000

This FABULOUS house in east Lake Forest is the very definition of "move-in ready." Built in 1990 and completely updated by the current owners, this 3,400+ sq. ft. home h...

4 Beds
3.1 Baths
10737837 MLS
NEW Status

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333 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest $1,350,000

Located just two blocks from historic downtown Lake Forest on famed Green Bay Road, this wooded 1.64 acre property offers Southern exposure and the opportunity for the mo...

10737014 MLS
NEW Status

77 Stone Gate Lane, Lake Forest $10,950,000

Completed in 2001, this magnificent, one-of-a-kind estate overlooking Lake Michigan exemplifies what can be built today with detail & craftsmanship from the past. The stu...

6 Beds
6.2 Baths
10736256 MLS
NEW Status

255 Foster Place, Lake Forest $3,100,000

This spectacular estate was designed by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, for Louis F. Swift. Set in a prime location near Lake Forest Country Day School, downtow...

7 Beds
5.2 Baths
10736126 MLS
NEW Status

1315 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest $620,000

LOW TAXES & NO ASSOCIATION FEES!!! This exceptional home has so many distinctive features. A few that make a splash are the oversized lot, desirable area, convenient (clo...

4 Beds
3.1 Baths
10735391 MLS
NEW Status

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