Description
Set on a private 3/4 acre in west Lake Forest, this 3,600+ sq ft home delivers the one thing most buyers want and rarely find at this price. A move-in-ready, light-filled interior with a phenomenal layout and a showpiece kitchen overlooking the private back yard. Anchored by a full picture window framing the backyard, the remodeled kitchen features an expansive island, custom cabinetry, and direct flow to the patio. Perfect for everyday living and weekend entertaining. A sunken living room with floor-to-ceiling windows opens directly to the backyard. A first-floor bedroom doubles perfectly as an office, guest room, or quiet retreat. Upstairs, the skylit primary suite includes a separate sitting room and dedicated office, a rare, flexible setup to make your own. Two additional baths on the second floor support busy routines, extended guests, or multigenerational living. A bright, newly updated lower level offers a huge rec room, wet bar, workout area, hobby space, a half bath, and tons of storage. New flooring and paint (2024) make it feel fresh and current. Major updates include new gutters (2022), basement renovation + new floors (2024), partial new roof + new skylights (2023), new attic insulation (2024) This is the rare Lake Forest home where the land, layout, and light all work together. No dark rooms, no chopped-up spaces. Just privacy, volume, and views in every direction. Come see this gem in person.
- Listing Courtesy of: eXp Realty
Details
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:49 am- Property ID: MRD12524690
- Price: $1,070,000
- Property Size: 4750 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Year Built: 1969
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: New
- Parking Total: 2
- Parcel Number: 15124040120000
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Days On Market: 1
- Basement Bath(s): Yes
- Cumulative Days On Market: 1
- Tax Annual Amount: 1469.58
- Cooling: Central Air
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Microwave,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
- Parking Features: Yes,Attached,Garage
- Room Type: Foyer,Office
- Stories: 2 Stories
- Directions: Telegraph to Old Mill, Old Mill to W. Fork, Fork to Wilson, to 1866.
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Township: Moraine
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 1866 S Wilson
- City Lake Forest
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60045
- Country Lake
Overview
- Single Family
- 4
- 3
- 4750
- 1969
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