490 College Road — Lake Forest, IL 60045
Active
Lake Forest, IL 60045

490 College Road

$1,960,000
7 beds · 6 baths · 4,919 sqft
Listed at $1,960,000 7 days on market $23,940/yr taxes
01About this home

Ideally situated in coveted East Lake Forest, this gracious residence offers over 4,200 square feet of beautifully proportioned living space on a picturesque property just moments from Market Square, the train, parks, and the Gorton Community Center. Designed for both comfortable daily living and effortless entertaining, the home features six-plus bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths, providing exceptional flexibility for family, guests, and work-from-home needs. Generously scaled rooms, abundant natural light, and thoughtful flow create an inviting atmosphere throughout. The expansive primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with dual dressing rooms and two separate bathrooms-an increasingly rare and sought-after luxury. Spacious secondary bedrooms offer comfort and privacy, while multiple gathering spaces accommodate every stage of life. Outside, mature landscaping and beautifully maintained grounds create a serene setting for outdoor entertaining, recreation, or quiet relaxation. The property's exceptional location allows for an easy stroll to downtown Lake Forest's shops, dining, and community amenities while preserving the privacy and tranquility of a distinguished residential setting. A rare opportunity to enjoy timeless elegance, generous scale, and an unparalleled East Lake Forest lifestyle at one of the community's most desirable addresses.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,960,000
List price
4,919
Square feet
7
Bedrooms
5 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1923
Year built
1.11 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$23,940
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
7
Days on market
04Open houses
Sunday
Jun 14
4pm–6pm
05Features
Heating
Natural GasSteam
Cooling
Central AirPartialSmall Duct High Velocity
Appliances
RangeDishwasherHigh End Refrigerator
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Stucco
Sewer
Public SewerStorm Sewer
06Neighborhood
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
📍2.3 mi🚗6 min🚶56 min
  • Egg Harbor Cafe 0.3 mi
  • Chiefs Bar and Grill 0.3 mi
  • The Peanut Gallery 0.3 mi
  • Francesca's Intimo 0.3 mi
  • The Bar 0.3 mi
  • White Hart Pub 0.3 mi
  • BP Shop 0.3 mi
  • The Fresh Market 0.5 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.6 mi
  • Shooting Star Savanna 0.4 mi
  • Wesylik Field 0.4 mi
  • Veterans Park 0.5 mi
  • West Park 0.7 mi
  • Forest Park 0.8 mi
  • South Park 0.9 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.3 mi
  • Starbucks 0.3 mi
  • Cyber Cafe 0.4 mi
  • Hometown Coffee & Juice 0.5 mi
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
07History

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

Jun 4, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$1,960,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
08Ask Dwello

Real answers about this home — pricing, schools, what to ask, anything.

09See it for yourself

Stand in the kitchen.
See the light at 4pm.

Photos can only do so much. Pick a time — we'll meet you at the door.

Connect with Ewelina, Anna, or Nadeem — real people on our team, no call centers.
Listed by Compass · Marina Carney
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12668448
Talk to an agent