274 Vine Avenue — Lake Forest, IL 60045
Active Under Contract
Lake Forest, IL 60045

274 Vine Avenue

$1,499,000
5 beds · 3 baths · 3,073 sqft
Listed at $1,499,000 49 days on market $19,012/yr taxes
01About this home

Beautiful single-family home situated on charming, historic Vine Avenue in the heart of Lake Forest. This inviting home blends timeless character with a comfortable, open floor plan. A spacious foyer welcomes you in and leads to the sun-filled living room with a fireplace, enhanced by 9-foot ceilings and hardwood floors. Access from here to the welcoming screened porch and outdoor patio creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Just beyond the living room, a generously sized dining room offers the perfect setting for entertaining and flows easily into the kitchen, which features stainless steel appliances, modern touches, and charming glass-front cabinets. The open, connected layout continues into a bright and cozy family room, providing additional space for everyday living and gathering. A versatile main level room can function beautifully as a private home office or a guest room and includes its own ensuite full bath. Practical features such as first-floor laundry and a mudroom, conveniently located off the back entrance and attached extra wide three-car garage, make daily living effortless. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite enjoys both east and west exposure, filling the space with natural light throughout the day. Four additional bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the second level, offering flexibility for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. The large unfinished basement provides abundant potential for future expansion, recreation space, or additional storage. Outdoors, the bluestone patio is the perfect spot for morning coffee or relaxing summer evenings. The fenced yard offers ample room for play, gardening, and entertaining. Located just moments from Market Square, the train station, top-rated schools, and the shops and restaurants of downtown Lake Forest, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic charm, modern comfort, and an exceptional in-town location.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,499,000
List price
3,073
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
3 full
Bathrooms
1895
Year built
0.39 ac
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$19,012
Annual taxes
Victorian
Style
49
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopRange HoodHumidifier
Parking
GravelGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Wood Siding
Equipment
CO DetectorsSump PumpBackup Sump Pump;
Sewer
Public SewerStorm 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
  • Chiefs Bar and Grill 350 ft
  • Egg Harbor Cafe 400 ft
  • The English Room 600 ft
  • White Hart Pub 650 ft
  • The Bar 650 ft
  • Francesca's Intimo 700 ft
  • BP Shop 600 ft
  • The Fresh Market 0.5 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.5 mi
  • Veterans Park 0.2 mi
  • West Park 0.5 mi
  • Deerpath Community Park 0.6 mi
  • Wesylik Field 0.7 mi
  • Shooting Star Savanna 0.7 mi
  • South Park 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.2 mi
  • Starbucks 0.3 mi
  • Hometown Coffee & Juice 0.4 mi
  • Cyber Cafe 0.7 mi
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06History

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

Mar 12, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
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$1,499,000
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Andra O'Neill
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