Currently being leased through April 30, 2027, please allow 48hrs for showings. East Lake Forest coastal style home set on a 290' deep lot. Walking distance to downtown Lake Forest, Sheridan Elementary School, Lake Forest High School, Train Station, & the amazing Lake Forest Beachfront. Large front porch greets guests and family into this recently renovated home. An open first floor plan offers ample space for entertainment and features a double French door leading out to the front porch area. First floor full bathroom. Kitchen boasts maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and opens to the eating area. Second floor features two bedrooms with large walk-in closets plus a remodeled hall bathroom. The second floor Primary Suite features vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet and a remodeled bathroom including a steam shower. Finished lower level with plenty of extra storage space. Coach house additional finished heated space above the garage can serve as a home office, yoga/exercise studio, kids playroom, man cave, she shed, etc. Professionally landscaped yard to top it all off with a huge backyard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$375Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Todd Martin• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Market insights
1297 Edgewood Rd · $945,000
DAYS ON MARKET
79 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.7%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$945,000
Median sale price in this area is $518,622. (45% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
12% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
First-floor full bathroom
Skylights and window screens
Partially finished basement
Unfinished attic
Separate dining room
10 total rooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the second floor (full bath)
Two additional bedrooms on the second floor
Additional bedroom listed (level not specified)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Double sink in bath
Steam shower
Kitchen
Kitchen with island and eating area/table space
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood in main living areas
Carpet in upstairs bedrooms, office, and some basement rooms
Ceramic tile in laundry
Other flooring in storage area
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Forced air and radiant floor heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch and deck
Exterior lighting
Partial fencing
Landscaped lot with mature trees and wooded areas
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two-story model
Fee simple ownership
Property was rehabbed in 2004
Property is currently being leased
Built over 100 years ago
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener
Garage owned (approximately 2.5 garage spaces)
Asphalt driveway/parking
Construction
Cedar construction
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Storm sewer
Electric: Circuit breakers with 200+ amp service
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community amenities include park, tennis courts, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and paved streets
Other
Commuter access: commuter bus and commuter train available
School bus service
Electricity and solar
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The GR-3 District is a two-family residence district used for the purpose of maintaining the character of those areas of the community traditionally zoned for two-family dwellings, partially developed by such uses, and in the best interests of the community, desirably maintained for one-and two-family dwelling use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1297 Edgewood Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $729,000 and $1,025,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $729K to $1.0M.