$1,499,000
PENDING

274 Vine Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated payment $9,587/month

Total Views 1,782
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,073 Sq Ft
$488 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Home Office

About This Home

Beautiful single-family home situated on charming, historic Vine Avenue in the heart of Lake Forest. This inviting home blends timeless character with a comfortable, open floor plan. A spacious foyer welcomes you in and leads to the sun-filled living room with a fireplace, enhanced by 9-foot ceilings and hardwood floors. Access from here to the welcoming screened porch and outdoor patio creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Just beyond the living room, a generously sized dining room offers the perfect setting for entertaining and flows easily into the kitchen, which features stainless steel appliances, modern touches, and charming glass-front cabinets. The open, connected layout continues into a bright and cozy family room, providing additional space for everyday living and gathering. A versatile main level room can function beautifully as a private home office or a guest room and includes its own ensuite full bath. Practical features such as first-floor laundry and a mudroom, conveniently located off the back entrance and attached extra wide three-car garage, make daily living effortless. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite enjoys both east and west exposure, filling the space with natural light throughout the day. Four additional bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the second level, offering flexibility for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. The large unfinished basement provides abundant potential for future expansion, recreation space, or additional storage. Outdoors, the bluestone patio is the perfect spot for morning coffee or relaxing summer evenings. The fenced yard offers ample room for play, gardening, and entertaining. Located just moments from Market Square, the train station, top-rated schools, and the shops and restaurants of downtown Lake Forest, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic charm, modern comfort, and an exceptional in-town location.

Listing Agent

Andra O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 03/12/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 17,102 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 114 x 151 x 113 x 151
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,073 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,012

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0.39 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3073
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Office, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3073
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4122
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3926
  • Lot Dimensions: 114 X 151 X 113 X 151
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19012.26
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $17,505 $325,923 $155,620 $170,303
2023 $15,788 $286,138 $136,624 $149,514
2022 $15,788 $267,481 $127,716 $139,765
2021 $15,348 $265,174 $126,614 $138,560
2020 $15,005 $266,640 $127,314 $139,326
2019 $17,877 $326,758 $124,977 $201,781
2018 $14,696 $290,409 $168,139 $122,270
2017 $14,314 $285,554 $165,328 $120,226
2016 $13,709 $271,801 $157,365 $114,436
2015 $13,530 $255,933 $148,178 $107,755
2014 $12,101 $228,944 $133,034 $95,910
2012 $11,935 $230,930 $134,188 $96,742
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/15/2026 03/15/26 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2026 03/12/26 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $488 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,600,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $671,760 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12587858

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-33-123-021

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