700 S Waukegan Road — Lake Forest, IL 60045
Active Under Contract
Lake Forest, IL 60045

700 S Waukegan Road

$925,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,073 sqft
Listed at $925,000 17 days on market $12,878/yr taxes
01About this home

Elegant and charming brick ranch tucked away on a private lane with lovely architectural details and many of today's convenient upgrades. The inviting foyer with it's leaded glass windows leads to a spacious formal living room with handsome crown molding, arched doorways, a stunning wood burning, gas starter fireplace with marble surround and custom stone mantle, recessed lighting, and gorgeous French doors to a brilliant sunroom/dining room. Flooded in natural light, the sunroom features stone flooring, an expansive wall of Andersen floor to ceiling glass sliders (4) and overlooks the gorgeous brick paver patio with romantic pergola and lush backyard. The family room features French doors to the sunroom and to the patio, wainscoting, crown molding, and recessed lighting. Handsome eat-in kitchen w/ 42" cabinets (many with pull-out shelves), all stainless-steel appliances, granite counters, a peninsula for stool seating, a convenient pantry closet and large breakfast table area. Three beautiful bedrooms all feature crown molding and woven roman shades and share two neutral & updated hall bathrooms. The largest bedroom has 3 walls of windows and two closets, one bedroom has it's own cozy WBFP w/ granite surround, wood mantle, and recessed lighting, and the last overlooks the front terrace with pavers & seating wall. The large unfinished basement is bright and has a giant recreation area, laundry, and tremendous storage space. Additional features include hardwood floors & 9' ceilings throughout, all brick construction, dual zoned HVAC (2021), 2.5 car attached garage, giant driveway with paver ribbon and tons of space for guest parking, security system and more. Situated on a generous 1.4 acre parcel there is plenty of room to expand and reimagine. Please note this is an estate sale and the property is being sold "as-is".

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$925,000
List price
2,073
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1945
Year built
1.40 ac
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$12,878
Annual taxes
Ranch
Style
17
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Humidifier
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Equipment
Security SystemSump PumpRadon Mitigation SystemElectronic Air Filters
Sewer
Septic Tank
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Everett Elementary School
Lake Forest, IL
📍29 mi🚗76 min
M Middle school
Deer Path Middle School
Lake Forest, IL
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
📍0.6 mi🚗2 min🚶15 min
  • Sushi Kushi Toyo 750 ft
  • Jimmy John's 900 ft
  • Teriyaki Box 950 ft
  • Sunset Foods 0.2 mi
  • Everett Park 0.8 mi
  • Townline Community Park 0.9 mi
  • Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 1.3 mi
  • North Park 1.6 mi
  • Northcroft Park 1.6 mi
  • Starbucks 850 ft
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06History

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

May 18, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$925,000
Jul 17, 2007
Sold
Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC · 34 days on market
$507,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Janice Goldblatt · 847-809-8096
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12638631
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