Attention home owners and investors. Rare GR-3 duplex zoned property in East Lake Forest. Welcome to this charming and historic home located in the desirable East Lake Forest neighborhood. With three inviting bedrooms, one bathroom, and a generous 2.5 car garage, you will love the luxury of being near Lake Michigan, Market Square, Metra, the library, the beach, parks, walking and biking trails and more! This solid and well-maintained property has been freshly painted inside and out. Key features include original wooden floors and molding throughout, a cozy kitchen with gas stove, a bright main living space with an original gas fireplace, a cedar closet in the primary bedroom, and beautiful landscaping, and is almost entirely fenced. The unfinished basement offers plenty of potential to create a home office, gym, extra bedroom, bathroom, and/or recreation room. This home was built with love in 1920 and has had just two owners since then. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to own in Lake Forest at an incredible price. Most mechanicals updated, including a newly replaced roof, gutters with leaf guard in 2018, furnace and humidifier in 2007 and hot water heater in 2005. Siding has recently been power washed and home has been freshly painted inside and out, among other updates. Bring your vision to give this place a refresh and make it your dream home. Home being sold AS IS. Buyer pays LF Transfer Tax of $4 per $1000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$366Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shannon Sweetnam• Coldwell Banker Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
1,134
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-28-104-049
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
GR3
General Residence District
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storms/Screens
Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,134
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1134
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,385
Total Sq Ft: 1,134
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1251
Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 12281040490000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 100
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,317
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 26
Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Elementary School
High School District: 115
High School: Lake Forest High School
Location Information
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: West off of Route 41 onto Deerpath and North to McKinley Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,134
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-104-049
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$500,000 – $605,000
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Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing provided courtesy of: Compass
Listing agent: Cory Green
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Thu Oct 08 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.