Description
Rare opportunity for single-level living on coveted Morningside Drive! This exceptional 3,221 sq ft all-brick ranch is set on a picturesque .5-acre lot framed by stately oaks in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods, commonly known as Whispering Oaks. This gem offers spacious living with an updated, open layout and a private backyard oasis. Inside, enjoy solid oak hardwood floors throughout the living room, family room, dining room, and all bedrooms. The rest of the home (including the brightly finished 1,636 sq ft basement), features new white porcelain tile flooring. The eat-in kitchen is updated with white cabinetry, granite countertops, many newer stainless steel appliances (2023 & 2024), a center island, and a planning desk–perfect for everyday living and entertaining. It is wide open to a welcoming family room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and expansive windows overlooking the bluestone patio and huge backyard. The four bedrooms are unusually spacious, and the primary suite offers exceptional closet storage and access to the bluestone patio. Notable upgrades include premium Marvin windows throughout the entire home, enhanced attic insulation for superior energy efficiency, a new roof and 5″ seamless gutters (complete tear-off in 2023). Laundry is currently in the basement with optional hookups in the mudroom. Located in a walkable neighborhood with sidewalks, you’re minutes from Lake Michigan beach access at Fort Sheridan, scenic bike and hiking trails, Metra, Starbucks, and TOP dining options!
- Listing Courtesy of: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Details
Updated on August 7, 2025 at 11:38 am- Property ID: MRD12410197
- Price: $1,295,000
- Property Size: 3221 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Year Built: 1973
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Active
- Parking Total: 6
- Parcel Number: 16101040160000
- Water Source: Lake Michigan,Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer,Storm Sewer
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Days On Market: 29
- Basement Bath(s): No
- Living Area: 0.504
- Fire Places Total: 1
- Cumulative Days On Market: 29
- Tax Annual Amount: 1474.22
- Roof: Asphalt
- Cooling: Central Air
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Cooktop,Oven
- Parking Features: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage
- Room Type: Foyer,Mud Room,Recreation Room,Sitting Room
- Community: Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved,Park
- Stories: 1 Story
- Directions: Beverly Place to Morningside, east to 912.
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Township: Moraine
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Subdivision Name: Whispering Oaks
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 912 Morningside
- City Lake Forest
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60045
- Country Lake
Overview
- Single Family
- 4
- 2
- 3221
- 1973
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