1741 Stanford Court — Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Lake Forest, IL 60045

1741 Stanford Court

$1,250,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 3,642 sqft
Listed at $1,250,000 19 days on market $16,232/yr taxes
01About this home

One of the largest homes situated on a premier lot in maintenance free Academy Woods. With over 3600 sq ft of living space, this 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home features an open floor plan and wonderful layout for entertaining. Architectural details include tray and volume ceilings, rich hardwood flooring throughout the 1st floor, detailed moldings and custom built-ins. The grand two story foyer with open staircase is welcoming and greets you with dramatic views of the two story family room, flooded with sunlight, soaring ceilings, a wall of oversized windows and fireplace. Open to the family room is the perfectly laid out kitchen with brand new double ovens, abundant cabinetry with granite counters and the convenience of two islands with prep sink. The spacious eating area is surrounded by two story windows and opens to the lovely brick paver patio and beautifully manicured yard. The formal dining room and living room create the perfect space for any gathering. A handsome library with built-in bookcases and fireplace has sliding glass doors that open to the patio and yard. Just down the hall is the generously sized primary suite with 2 walk-in closets and private bath with double sink vanity and the luxury of a large steam shower. A powder room and convenient 1st floor laundry/mudroom connecting to the two car garage with brand new garage doors completes the 1st level. Upstairs you will find a large open loft and 3 additional spacious bedrooms, 2 of the bedrooms share a hall bath with separate shower and tub, while the 3rd has a private bath of its own. An additional 2nd floor room could provide another office space, exercise area or playroom. Some of the recent updates/improvements include: Two newer Trane furnaces, humidifiers, central air conditioners and thermostats; new sump pump back-up battery; two new hot water heaters; new double oven w/air fryer, dishwasher and washer/dryer; flagstone steps and plantings installed by Mariani Landscaping. Ideally situated near shopping, Metra train, highways, parks and schools. This premier maintenance free community offers a tranquil setting with numerous walking paths including an accessible path to Open Lands and Elawa Farms. Impeccably maintained by current owner. Don't miss this one!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,250,000
List price
3,642
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1998
Year built
0.17 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$16,232
Annual taxes
Traditional
Style
19
Days on market
04Open houses
Saturday
Jun 13
5pm–7pm
One of the largest homes with spacious 1st floor primary suite on a premium lot in Academy Woods of Lake Forest.
05Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalCooktopHumidifier
Parking
Side DrivewayGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
CedarSynthetic Stucco
Equipment
Central VacuumSecurity SystemCO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump PumpSprinkler-LawnBackup Sump Pump;
Sewer
Public Sewer
06Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Everett Elementary School
Lake Forest, IL
📍31 mi🚗80 min
M Middle school
Deer Path Middle School
Lake Forest, IL
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
📍1.1 mi🚗3 min🚶27 min
  • McDonald's 0.7 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.6 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.7 mi
  • Meadowood Park 0.5 mi
  • Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 0.7 mi
  • Elawa Park 0.8 mi
  • Townline Community Park 0.8 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
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07History

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

May 18, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
$1,250,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty · Donna Mancuso
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12643912
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