Tucked into a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, this inviting Lake Forest home offers an ideal combination of warmth, space, and everyday livability. Sun-filled interiors and well-proportioned rooms create an easy flow throughout, with comfortable gathering spaces perfect for entertaining or relaxing at home. The kitchen connects seamlessly to the main living areas and overlooks the beautifully maintained yard, while the spacious bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, including a generous primary suite. A finished lower level with bedroom and full bath adds valuable space for recreation, fitness, work-from-home needs, or guests. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, and commuter access, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic Lake Forest living in a truly welcoming setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$360Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kimberly Shortsle• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Carleigh Mia Goldsberry• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
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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Offer insights
250 Wilshire Rd · $998,000
$995K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $995K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
168 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished full basement
Separate dining room
9 total rooms
Hardwood flooring in main living areas
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms plus a possible 5th bedroom
Master bedroom on the second floor
One bedroom located in the basement (10 x 10, carpet)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Basement includes a bathroom
Kitchen
Eating area / table space
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry room (10 x 8) with washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood throughout main areas
Carpet in bedrooms
Ceramic tile in basement laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
School bus service available
Curbs, sidewalks and street lights in the neighborhood
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story residence
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces
Asphalt driveway
Garage has an automatic opener
Construction
Frame construction
Asphalt roof
Estimated age: 31–40 years
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No required master association fee
Community features include curbs, sidewalks and street lights
Other
Property not currently leased
Possession negotiable
Electricity and solar
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