Active1 days on market
$1,399,000
485 Oakwood Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2 full
- Sqft
- 2,088
- $/sqft
- $670
- Built
- 1987
- Type
- Townhome
- MLS#
- MRD12720685
About this home
Sunfilled, beautifully updated ('26) condo located in an intimate boutique building in the heart of Lake Forest. A gracious foyer welcomes you into a home filled with timeless style, modern updates, and luxurious finishes. The stunning living room features a gorgeous gas fireplace, elegant Philip Jeffries silk wall coverings, designer lighting, and oversized windows that fill the space with natural light. The adjoining dining room is perfect for entertaining, complete with a statement chandelier, custom built-in buffet with two beverage refrigerator and great storage. The bright, thoughtfully designed kitchen offers crisp white cabinetry, walnut butcher block and granite counters, and excellent storage and prep space. Just beyond, a newly finished library with custom built-ins and designer wall coverings provides a flexible space ideal for a home office, den, or third bedroom. The spacious primary suite is a peaceful retreat with custom closets and new, spa-inspired bath featuring a double vanity and zero-threshold walk-in shower with low-iron glass. A sun-filled guest bedroom with south and east exposures sits near a beautifully renovated second bath. Additional updates include designer lighting, refinished hardwood floors, custom built-ins and millwork, California Closets, Hartman & Forbes automated blinds, Sonos sound system, three OLED 4K TVs, reverse osmosis drinking water, and a remote-controlled fireplace. This move-in ready home also includes two heated garage spaces, guest parking, elevator access, and a secure intercom system - all in an exceptional Lake Forest location close to everything.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $280K
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Term
$9,968/mo
- Principal & interest
- $7,133
- Property taxes
- $1,438
- HOA
- $988
- Home insurance (est.)
- $408
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.58%, 2026-07-23). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| Listed Jul 31, 2026 | $1,399,000 |
| 2025 property taxes | $17,261/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Sheridan Elementary School
67
Middle
Deer Path Middle School
67
High school
Lake Forest High School115
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Compass, listed by Elizabeth Wieneke.
Information last updated Jul 31, 2026, 3:19 PM.
485 Oakwood Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Basement
- None
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Rooms total
- 6
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Laundry features
- Washer Hookup
- Interior features
- Dry Bar, Elevator, Storage, Built-in Features
- Fireplace features
- Gas Log, Gas Starter