Lake County · Illinois

Homes for sale in Lake Forest.

There are 70 homes for sale in Lake Forest right now, with a median list price of $1,724,500. Every active listing below updates live from the MLS.

70
homes for sale
$1.7M
median list price
$468
median price / sq ft
89 days
avg. days on market
How the Lake Forest market is moving.
Closed MLS sales — last 12 months.
June 2025: 4646July 2025: 3333August 2025: 5353September 2025: 2222October 2025: 2626November 2025: 2222December 2025: 2121January 2026: 1818February 2026: 1616March 2026: 1919April 2026: 3030May 2026: 1010JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
June 2025: $1.4M$1.4MJuly 2025: $1.3M$1.3MAugust 2025: $1.2M$1.2MSeptember 2025: $915K$915KOctober 2025: $1.2M$1.2MNovember 2025: $1.1M$1.1MDecember 2025: $990K$990KJanuary 2026: $1.4M$1.4MFebruary 2026: $878K$878KMarch 2026: $1.3M$1.3MApril 2026: $1.3M$1.3MMay 2026: $1.4M$1.4MJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
June 2025: 25d25dJuly 2025: 35d35dAugust 2025: 35d35dSeptember 2025: 22d22dOctober 2025: 44d44dNovember 2025: 102d102dDecember 2025: 94d94dJanuary 2026: 22d22dFebruary 2026: 79d79dMarch 2026: 63d63dApril 2026: 116d116dMay 2026: 265d265dJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
316 homes closed in Lake Forest over the last 12 months. Updated continuously from the MLS.

Active listings in Lake Forest.

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About the Lake Forest market.

Lake Forest is one of the communities dwello Home Group covers across Lake County and the broader Chicago and Northwest Indiana market. The listings on this page are pulled live from the MLS and refreshed continuously, so what you see is what's genuinely available right now.

Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, or selling, a local dwello agent can give you a real read on Lake Forest — pricing, neighborhoods, schools, and how fast homes are actually moving. Reach out any time; there's no pressure and no obligation.

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Lake Forest real estate questions.

How many homes are for sale in Lake Forest, IL?
As of May 2026, there are 70 active listings in Lake Forest, Illinois, plus 58 more under contract. The listings on this page update straight from the MLS, so they reflect current inventory.
What is the median home price in Lake Forest?
The median list price of active homes in Lake Forest is currently $1,724,500, or roughly $468 per square foot. Prices vary widely by neighborhood, size, and condition — browse the active listings above for live pricing.
Does dwello Home Group serve Lake Forest?
Yes. dwello Home Group is based in Chicago's south suburbs and Northwest Indiana and works with buyers and sellers across the wider region, including Lake Forest. Get in touch and we'll connect you with the right agent.
How fast do homes sell in Lake Forest?
Active listings in Lake Forest have been on the market an average of 89 days. 65 homes have closed there in the last 90 days. Well-priced homes in good condition tend to move noticeably faster than average.
How do I schedule a showing in Lake Forest?
Open any listing on this page and use the "Schedule a showing" button, or contact dwello Home Group directly. A local agent will set up the tour and walk you through every step — financing, offers, inspections, and closing.

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