524 Forest Hill Road

Off Market

524 Forest Hill Road

Lake Forest IL 60045

2648 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $1,045,000

Annie Schweitzer, last sold this property on 13 April 2026 after 334 days on market.

Overview

Offering over 3000 sq ft of finished and remodeled home. Nestled in the sought-after Whispering Oaks neighborhood of East Lake Forest is this beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. The main level features a seamless flow anchored by a brand new kitchen with quartz countertops, custom thin shaker cabinetry, a pull out pantry, and chef's hood, along with a cozy coffee nook for early mornings. The adjoining dining area opens to a raised patio, perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings surrounded by mature trees. A spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace, gas starter and an oversized picture window frames stunning views of the private, fenced in half acre yard. Upstairs, four generous bedrooms easily accommodate queen or king beds, including a serene primary suite with dual vanities and a beautifully updated bath and large, glass shower walk-in shower. An additional new full, hallway bath features a 72-inch, dual sink, white oak vanity with tons of storage and modern finishes. Lower level has a great walk-out to the outdoor space right off the family room with a second cozy, wood burning fireplace and a brand new custom dry bar built-in with quartzite slab countertop and vein matching backsplash and beverage center, great for entertaining guests on game days and holidays. The lower level has a additional room for a home-office or a guest suite. Also inclidues, large laundry area with extra storage. The finished basement below adds even more versatility with a playroom, craft area, and workshop space, perfect for hobbies or recreation. Additional highlights include a new furnace and air conditioning, ample storage throughout, and a cedar closet for seasonal items. Just steps from Cherokee Elementary and minutes to downtown Lake Forest, the Metra, and Lake Michigan beaches, this home blends suburban tranquility with everyday convenience you'll love to take advantage of for Summer beach days.

Features

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

6 carspaces

2 garage spaces

2648 sq. ft. floor area

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Lake Forest over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 524 Forest Hill Road is $1.63m.

Median value

$1.63m

Estimated value range

$830k - $6.2m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

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 524 Forest Hill Road

2026

Sold

$1,045,000

13 Apr 2026 by Annie Schweitzer, of Compass

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom single-family properties in Lake Forest

In the last 12 months, 77 five-bedroom single-family properties similar to 524 Forest Hill Road, have been sold.

This represents a 8% increase in five-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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