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Lyle McKinney
REALTOR®
(815) 543-2008

10 E Louis Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,125,000
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Contingent
BEDS4 BATHS2 full 2 partial SQUARE FEET2,244 MLS#12786345
STATUSContingent PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 115

Property Description

Welcome to 10 E Louis Avenue, nestled in the highly sought-after H.O. Stone neighborhood of Lake Forest. This beautifully maintained, move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a wonderful blend of timeless appeal, thoughtful updates, and inviting living spaces designed for everyday living and entertaining. Meticulously cared for and enhanced by numerous improvements, this home is ready for its next owners to enjoy. The heart of the home is the light and bright chef's kitchen, featuring a 48-inch Wolf range, expansive 10-foot island, abundant cabinetry, and generous counter space. Perfect for everyday living and hosting, this welcoming space offers an ideal setting for gathering with family and friends. The main level also features beautifully refinished and stained hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, and a comfortable family room with a fireplace, offering an inviting additional space to gather and relax. A bright, spacious sunroom with sliding glass doors provides direct access to the backyard, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bath, as well as an additional full bathroom conveniently serving the other bedrooms. The finished basement offers exceptional flexibility, with additional living space ideal for a recreation room, work-from-home setup, fitness area, or other flexible uses. A separate bathroom adds convenience, while the expansive storage room provides ample space for seasonal items, household essentials, and everything needed to keep the home organized. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard, where mature landscaping, a stamped concrete patio, and a built-in grill create an inviting setting for outdoor dining, summer barbecues, and gatherings with family and friends. Whether relaxing outdoors or entertaining guests, this outdoor space offers wonderful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors throughout the seasons. A lengthy list of improvements reflects the care and attention this home has received. Updates include beautifully refinished and stained hardwood floors, updated light fixtures, new siding, new shutters, a new front door, new Clopay garage doors, and repainting of the home's entire exterior. Additional improvements include custom Roman shades, a new Trane gas furnace professionally installed by Cahill, and a custom Elfa closet system. Most recently, a new LG washer and dryer were installed, and the dryer vent was professionally cleaned in 2026. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage and a convenient location close to the train station, major highways, parks, schools, and shopping. With its light-filled living spaces, extensive improvements, fully fenced backyard, and desirable location, this well-maintained home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle and convenience of one of Lake Forest's most sought-after neighborhoods.

10 E Louis Avenue | MLS# 12786345

This single family home located at 10 E Louis Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,125,000. This property was built in 1976 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 partial baths with 2244 sq. ft. E Louis Avenue is located within the District 115 school district. Search Lake Forest real estate on lmckinney.gogambino.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Finished, Full
Cooling: Central Air
Garage: 2
Heating: Gas
Lot Size: 0.29 Acres
Taxes: $11,812
Year Built: 1976

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Sun Room
Association Includes: None
Exterior: Aluminum Siding
Lot Dimensions: 12750
Parcel#: 16091070030000
Parking: Yes, Attached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 8
Township: West Deerfield
Water: Public

Room Sizes

Sun Room: 12X15
Bedroom 2: 12X15
Bedroom 3: 11X14
Bedroom 4: 11X11
Dining Room: 12X10
Family Room: 16X20
Kitchen: 18X10
Laundry: 7X6
Living Room: 28X18
Primary Bedroom: 15X13

Local Schools

High School: Lake Forest High School
Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
School District: District 115

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Compass
Agency Phone: 847-416-0446

Shown By

Agent Name: Lyle McKinney
Agent Phone: (815) 543-2008
Agency Title: Gambino Realtors

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$ 6,422.56 per month $5,110.10 Principal & Interest $984.33 Property Tax $328.13 Homeowner's Insurance

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