85 Sunset Place — Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Lake Forest, IL 60045

85 Sunset Place

$2,899,000
4 beds · 5 baths · 3,110 sqft
Listed at $2,899,000 10 days on market $15,499/yr taxes
01About this home

Accross from a picturesque park, this designer-owned home is a rare and remarkable find - ideal as either a full-time residence or a sophisticated pied-a-terre. Meticulously renovated for effortless living, it offers 4,000 square feet of finished space (including lower level) designed for beauty, comfort, and low maintenance. Recipient of the 2025 Lake Forest Historic Preservation Award, this home seamlessly blends timeless architectural character with modern sophistication. Every detail reflects thoughtful craftsmanship and elegant design. Step through a gracious foyer adorned with hand-painted walls, arched doorways, and gleaming floors. The charming living room, perfect for both entertaining and quiet evenings, features a stunning fireplace, lacquered walls, and a custom bar with a wine fridge and refrigerated drawers. The chef's kitchen is a showpiece, appointed with top-of-the-line appliances, sleek marble countertops, Katonah hardware, and abundant storage. Adjacent to the kitchen, the formal dining room exudes warmth with its bay window, silk wallpaper with hand-painted accents, a sparkling chandelier, and antique sconces. Flooded with natural light, the family room offers a cozy fireplace, coffered ceilings, and generous space for everyday living. An adjoining office, surrounded by windows, provides a serene and inspiring workspace. The primary suite embodies understated luxury with built-in wardrobes and a spa-like bath. Three additional bedrooms are bright and inviting, sharing two well-appointed baths with elegant finishes. On the lower level, fine details continue - a spacious recreation room boasts a marble-surround fireplace, plush wool carpeting, and custom cabinetry with dual beverage refrigerators. A stylish bath, a second laundry room, and abundant storage complete this level. Step outside to beautifully landscaped grounds enhanced by new lighting, a fenced yard for privacy, and bluestone patios ideal for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Additional Features include heated bathroom floors, integrated sound system with invisible speakers, heated garage with epoxied floors and whole-house generator for peace of mind. Located in the heart of Lake Forest, this extraordinary home combines historic charm with modern convenience, a true gem offering refined in-town living at its best.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$2,899,000
List price
3,110
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
4 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1928
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$15,499
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
10
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirSteam
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorBar FridgeWasherDryerDisposal
Parking
Heated GarageGarageGarage OwnedDetached
Construction
Brick
Equipment
Sump PumpSprinkler-LawnBackup Sump Pump;Water Heater-Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Sheridan Elementary School
Lake Forest, IL
📍136 mi🚗354 min
M Middle school
Deer Path Middle School
Lake Forest, IL
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
📍2.0 mi🚗5 min🚶49 min
  • Ferintino's Pizzaeria 0.2 mi
  • Ferintino's Pizzeria 0.2 mi
  • The Lantern 0.2 mi
  • Le Colonial Lake Forest 0.2 mi
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels 0.2 mi
  • Left Bank 0.2 mi
  • The Fresh Market 0.2 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.2 mi
  • BP Shop 0.4 mi
  • West Park 450 ft
  • Veterans Park 0.3 mi
  • Deerpath Community Park 0.6 mi
  • Shooting Star Savanna 0.9 mi
  • Wesylik Field 1.0 mi
  • Forest Park 1.3 mi
  • Hometown Coffee & Juice 1000 ft
  • Starbucks 0.3 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.3 mi
  • Cyber Cafe 0.9 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Feb 27, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$2,899,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Compass · Elizabeth Wieneke · 847-732-4039
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12574866
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