$659,900

535 N Waukegan Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated payment $4,124/month

Total Views 1,090
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,146 Sq Ft
$308 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Mud Room

About This Home

Enjoy the ease of one-story living in this adorable 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home featuring a circular driveway and fantastic curb appeal. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout most rooms and a cozy living room with a fireplace that opens seamlessly to the formal dining room. A spacious family room leads to an outdoor deck and a fully fenced 0.3-acre lot, offering ample space for relaxation, pets, or play. The eat-in kitchen is both functional and inviting, while the bedroom wing includes three bedrooms, including a generous Primary Suite with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled en-suite bath. Additional highlights include a large mudroom/laundry room conveniently located off the attached two-car garage. Recent updates include: new Andersen Renewal windows in most rooms (2025); new furnace and A/C (2023); and a tear-off shingle roof (2016). Don't miss this well-maintained home that combines comfort, style, and thoughtful updates-all in a central location just minutes from highways, Lake Forest Hospital, and shopping and restaurants in downtown Lake Forest!

Listing Agent

Lisa Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633 Listed on: 11/12/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Samantha Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475187264

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99 x 143 x 99 x 144

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,146 Sq Ft Home
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,755

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 2146
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2146
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2146
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Lake Forest High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 99 X 143 X 99 X 144
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7755
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $7,445 $145,438 $63,158 $82,280
2023 $7,138 $134,069 $58,221 $75,848
2022 $7,138 $128,978 $56,010 $72,968
2021 $6,937 $127,866 $55,527 $72,339
2020 $6,783 $128,573 $55,834 $72,739
2019 $6,443 $126,213 $54,809 $71,404
2018 $5,551 $115,430 $62,543 $52,887
2017 $5,359 $113,501 $61,498 $52,003
2016 $5,115 $108,034 $58,536 $49,498
2015 $5,012 $101,727 $55,119 $46,608
2014 $5,123 $103,224 $49,486 $53,738
2012 $5,101 $104,119 $49,915 $54,204
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/12/2025 11/12/25 For Sale $659,900 -- $308 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $333,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $266,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12487515

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-31-214-002