196 E Louis Avenue — Lake Forest, IL 60045
Active Under Contract
Lake Forest, IL 60045

196 E Louis Avenue

$995,000
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,724 sqft
Listed at $995,000 31 days on market $13,044/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 196 E. Louis, situated in the eastern part of the desirable H.O. Stone neighborhood. A circular driveway enhances the curb appeal and adds functionality. The traditional brick and cedar residence is sited on a large corner lot, and offers over 2,700 square feet of above grade living space, plus a finished basement. This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home enjoys many updates by the current owners. Hardwood featured on the first floor, and in the main bedroom. The beautiful, gourmet kitchen was fully gutted and reconfigured in 2017, with neutral decor, stainless steel appliances, and granite counters including an extension with room for two stools. Separate eating area, with sliding doors that lead to patio. The family room adjacent to the kitchen area offers a gorgeous wood-burning fireplace with tile surround and mantel. Updated laundry/mudroom is conveniently tucked in between the kitchen and garage, and includes a side exterior door. The second floor includes spacious family bedrooms, and a substantial primary bedroom with spa-like bathroom suite, showcasing a freestanding jetted tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. The lower-level recreation room is a blank canvas, and includes a separate room ideal for an office. Great storage throughout the home. Enjoy a spacious, fully fenced back yard, and crushed stone patio; along with a separate pet run on the side of the house. New roof 2023 - see full List of Improvements under Additional Information. Experience all the amenities that Lake Forest offers: downtown Market Square shops, multiple dining options, open lands, parks, bike paths, recreation center, two Metra train lines, and one of the most impressive lake fronts on the North Shore.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$995,000
List price
2,724
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1967
Year built
0.32 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$13,044
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
31
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Humidifier
Parking
AsphaltCircular DrivewayGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
BrickFrame
Equipment
Security SystemCeiling Fan(s)Sump Pump
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Cherokee Elementary School
Lake Forest, IL
📍0.5 mi🚗1 min🚶11 min
M Middle school
Deer Path Middle School
Lake Forest, IL
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
📍1.9 mi🚗5 min🚶47 min
  • Koya 1.1 mi
  • McDonald's 1.3 mi
  • Mobil Mart 1.2 mi
  • Sunset Foods 1.5 mi
  • Northcroft Park 0.5 mi
  • Waveland Park 0.5 mi
  • Danny Cunniff Park 1.0 mi
  • South Park 1.1 mi
  • Old Elm Park 1.1 mi
  • Knoll Park 1.2 mi
  • Starbucks 1.2 mi
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06History

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

Mar 27, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Coldwell Banker Realty
$995,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty · Leslie Gleason · 312-969-0098
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