1140 Highland Ave

Off Market

1140 Highland Ave

Lake Forest IL 60045

2488 sq. ft.

0.34 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $800,000

Scott Rose, last sold this property on 19 September 2025 after 62 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to 1140 Highland Avenue! An exceptional contemporary ranch offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience in highly sought-after Lake Forest. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1/3-acre lot, this light-filled home boasts 2,488 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and gleaming hardwood floors that enhance its open, airy feel. Step into the spacious living and dining areas where walls of windows fill the home with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large center island, and ample cabinetry, ideal for cooking, entertaining, or casual family meals. The primary suite is a private retreat with custom dual closets and a newer remodeled en suite bath complete with heated floors, dual vanities, ceramic tile, and a separate walk-in shower. The finished lower level offers incredible flexibility, with a full bathroom, a large recreation space, and the potential to create a fourth bedroom, home office, or gym. Additional features include a modern security system, professionally landscaped grounds, and all the finishes that make a lovely home. Located near West Lake Forest's charming shops, restaurants, and Metra train station, with easy access to major highways, this home is ideally situated for both everyday living and commuting. You're also just minutes from Lake Forest schools, beautiful parks, forest preserves, and the vibrant boutiques and dining of historic downtown Lake Forest and Market Square.

Features

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

2488 sq. ft. floor area

0.34 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Lake Forest over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1140 Highland Ave is $950k.

Median value

$950k

Estimated value range

$425k - $2.91m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

12%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Lake Forest. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1140 Highland Ave

2025

Sold

$800,000

19 Sep 2025 by Scott Rose, of Baird & Warner

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Lake Forest

In the last 12 months, 56 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1140 Highland Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 9% decrease in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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