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$1,099,000
Monthly Est:$5,470
4 Beds
- 3 Baths
2 full baths + 1 half bath
2,936sqft
777 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,099,000
$5,470/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
$-- HOA
26,136 sqft lot
$374/sq.ft
Description
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 5PM. Move-in-ready Colonial in an incredible Whispering Oaks location within the Cherokee Elementary School district. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and exceptional privacy, this four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 2,936 square feet above grade, plus a finished basement. Hardwood floors extend through much of the first floor. The gracious living room features a fireplace and custom built-ins, while the formal dining room provides ample space for holiday gatherings. The white kitchen includes granite countertops, a Wolf range, newer Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, and breakfast-bar seating. An adjoining breakfast room opens to the spacious family room addition, where a vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, and multiple sets of French doors fill the space with natural light and connect the interior to the yard. A well-designed mudroom with built-in storage and a powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, including a generously sized primary bedroom. The finished basement provides additional recreation space and plenty of storage. Outside, the paver patio overlooks a quiet, park-like yard surrounded by mature arborvitae and layered plantings. Major improvements include a new roof in 2023, Renewal by Andersen windows in 2021, two newer furnaces, and one central air unit replaced in 2024. Additional features include two-zone heating and cooling, lawn irrigation, backyard storm drainage connected to the city storm sewer, and an oversized two-car garage. Walk to Cherokee Elementary and the train, with easy access to downtown Lake Forest and Route 41.
- Houzeo last checked: 9 hours ago
- Listing updated: September 18, 2026 at 5:19 pm
- Listing Provided by: Alissa McNicholas (847) 530-3098 , Lori Baker DRE #475134193 | Compass (847) 416-0446
- Source: MRED MLS-IL | MLS#: 12749840

Property Details
Status
Active Under Contract
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1961
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
2,936 sqft
Lot Size
26,136 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
MRED MLS
MLS Number
12749840
MLS Status
Contingent

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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Area: 625.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25X25
Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Area: 221.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Area: 221.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Area: 169.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Area: 120.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room
Level: Main
Area: 144.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X12
Family Room
Level: Main
Area: 406.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 29X14
Kitchen
Level: Main
Area: 152.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19X8
Laundry
Level: Main
Area: 190.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19X10
Living Room
Level: Main
Area: 345.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 23X15
Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Area: 368.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 23X16
Interior
Sewer
Public Sewer
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built In Features
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Home type
Single Family Residence
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter
Architectural Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Cedar, Cement Siding
Utilities & Energy
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Source
Lake Michigan, Public
Basement
Partially Finished, Partial
Laundry Features
Main Level, Sink
Parking Features
Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Other Features
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Lot Features
Landscaped, Mature Trees
Community Features
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
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