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$1,290,000

1040 Green Bay Rd

Lake Forest, IL
Pending
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
0.5
Lot Size (acres)
1953
Year Built
17
Days On Market

Beautifully updated 5-bedroom Lake Forest home near Cherokee Elementary, featuring a chef's kitchen, coffered-ceiling family room, sunroom, first-floor bedroom with full bath, and a deep fenced yard with open views to Waveland Avenue. Custom arched mahogany entry doors open to gleaming hardwood floors and 7-inch baseboards throughout the first floor. The kitchen offers a large island, high-end stainless steel appliances, Mother of Pearl quartzite countertops, abundant custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a bright eating area. A butler's pantry with beverage refrigerator serves the oversized dining room, currently used as a home office, where French doors open to a window-wrapped sunroom overlooking the backyard. The family room pairs shiplap walls and a coffered ceiling with a raised-hearth gas fireplace surrounded in Wisconsin limestone. The spacious first-floor bedroom sits beside a full bath with glass shower, ideal as a guest suite, playroom, or flex space. French doors lead to a large laundry room with storage cabinets and coat closet. Upstairs, wainscoting lines the stairway and hall. The primary suite features a custom spa bath with curbless shower, designer tile, and double vanity with Carrara marble top. Three additional bedrooms and a hall bath with marble tile floor complete the second floor. The oversized tandem garage fits up to four compact cars, with room for a workshop and storage. Mature, lovingly tended gardens frame the front and back yards, and with no home directly behind, the views are uninterrupted. Move-in ready, about one mile to the Metra train, with easy access to bike trails and Route 41.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
44 minutes ago
Listed By
Patrick Milhaupt · Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, 3127510300
MLS#
12787578
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Pending

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1040 S Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
City
Lake Forest
County
Lake
Zip Code
60045

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Year Built
1953
Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Cedar, Stone
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Garage

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Entrance Foyer
Flooring
Hardwood
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air

Property Features

Lot Size
0.5 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
3,091 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$1,290,000
Annual Taxes
$15,594

Schools

51/100
Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 0.3 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Lake Forest
Students
339
Student body
86% White · 5% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(847) 234-3805
100/100
Deer Path Middle School West
Middle · Grades 07–08 · 2 mi
City
Lake Forest
Students
482
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
89% White · 5% Asian · 3% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
1%
Phone
(847) 604-7400
100/100
Deerfield High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.5 mi
City
Deerfield
Students
1,646
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
89% White · 4% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
4%
Phone
(224) 632-3000
77/100
Indian Trail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 2.9 mi
City
Highland Park
Students
320
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
67% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
24%
Phone
(224) 765-3500
70/100
Deer Path Middle School East
Middle · Grades 05–06 · 2 mi
City
Lake Forest
Students
375
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
84% White · 7% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(847) 615-4470
56/100
Highland Park High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.7 mi
City
Highland Park
Students
1,994
Student body
70% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
14%
Phone
(224) 765-2001
55/100
Sally Potter School/Lake Forest
Elementary · Grades 03–08 · 2.1 mi
City
Lake Forest
Students
84
Student body
51% White · 31% Black · 14% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
45%
Phone
(847) 566-9180
54/100
Bannockburn School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 2.4 mi
City
Bannockburn
Students
145
Student body
67% White · 17% Asian · 8% Black
Free/reduced lunch
21%
Phone
(847) 945-5900

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/16/2026Listed for sale$1,290,000

Listed by Patrick Milhaupt · Jameson Sotheby's International Realty · 3127510300

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: November 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12787578

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