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$1,199,000
1161 Winwood Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4 full · 2 half
- Sqft
- 4,967
- $/sqft
- $241
- Lot
- 1.38 ac
- Built
- 1955
- Type
- Ranch
- MLS#
- MRD12755544
About this home
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 it's 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 that includes a rec room and space for an office and workout area, or craft room. Enjoy the private deck from the large, fenced backyard, surrounded by mature trees.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $240K
%
Term
$8,132/mo
- Principal & interest
- $6,196
- Property taxes
- $1,587
- Home insurance (est.)
- $350
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.71%, 2026-09-03). 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
| 2025 property taxes | $19,040/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
Everett 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 Janet Borden.
Information last updated Sep 10, 2026, 5:17 PM.
1161 Winwood Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Partial
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Carpet
- Appliances
- Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
- Rooms total
- 12
- Window features
- Skylight(s)
- Fireplaces total
- 3
- Laundry features
- Main Level, Sink
- Interior features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning, Gas Starter