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$999,000

1161 Winwood Dr

Lake Forest, IL
Contingent
4
Bedrooms
5.0
Bathrooms
6,171
Square Feet
1.38
Lot Size (acres)
1955
Year Built
14
Days On Market

Exceptional Value! Situated on 1.38 lush acres just steps from the Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve and Elawa Farm, this sprawling ranch is a true haven for nature and recreation lovers. From the private courtyard, accessible from many rooms, to the serene indoor pool, this home is a delight in all seasons! The flexible one-story floor plan is open and bright and features cathedral and wood-beamed ceilings, 3 fireplaces, hardwood floors and skylights. Enjoy the generous room sizes and a fabulous flow for living and entertaining with large sun filled windows with picture perfect views of the outdoors. The spacious eat-in kitchen, with center island flows into the adjacent sunroom; Living room, Dining room and Family room, all with separate fireplaces! Tucked away from the living area for quiet and privacy are 4 gracious bedrooms and 3 full baths, including the Primary suite, in its own wing, with an abundance of closets and a spa-like bath with double vanities, separate shower and soaking tub. Extra storage and living space in the basement, including a half bath. Enjoy the private deck from the large, fenced backyard, surrounded by mature trees. This wonderful home has had many updates and improvements, but is being sold as-is.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
9 days ago
Listed By
Janet Borden · Compass, 8473795898
MLS#
12788845
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Contingent

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1161 Winwood Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
City
Lake Forest
County
Lake
Zip Code
60045

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5.0
Year Built
1955
Style
Ranch
Construction Materials
Cedar
Building Area
6,171 sq. ft.
Roof
Asphalt
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Range, Disposal, Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Bar Fridge
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Patio and Porch
Patio, Deck
Community Features
Park
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Electric

Property Features

Lot Size
1.38 Acres
Lot Features
Landscaped
Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank

Square Footage

Total
4,967 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$999,000
Annual Taxes
$19,040

Schools

53/100
Lake Forest High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.8 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Lake Forest
Students
1,677
Student body
89% White · 4% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
3%
Phone
(847) 234-3600
100/100
Rondout Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1.9 mi
City
Lake Forest
Students
137
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
75% White · 12% Hispanic / Latino · 10% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
9%
Phone
(847) 362-2021
99/100
Deer Path Middle School West
Middle · Grades 07–08 · 1.6 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
68/100
Deer Path Middle School East
Middle · Grades 05–06 · 1.6 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
54/100
Lake Bluff Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1.8 mi
City
Lake Bluff
Students
326
Student body
76% White · 11% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
7%
Phone
(847) 234-9407
53/100
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.8 mi
City
Lake Bluff
Students
570
Student body
74% White · 14% Hispanic / Latino · 5% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
10%
Phone
(847) 234-9405
53/100
Sally Potter School/Lake Forest
Elementary · Grades 03–08 · 1.9 mi
City
Lake Forest
Students
84
Student body
51% White · 31% Black · 14% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
45%
Phone
(847) 566-9180
53/100
Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 2 mi
City
Lake Forest
Students
222
Student body
92% White · 4% Two or More Races · 2% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
4%
Phone
(847) 234-1160

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
10/19/2026Listed for sale$999,000

Listed by Janet Borden · Compass · 8473795898

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: October 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12788845

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