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$799,900 (USD)
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Whispering Oaks Area Single Family Home

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385 Greenwood Avenue Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Bed
3 Baths
2184 sqft
MLS# 12573634
Discover a truly special opportunity on coveted Greenwood Avenue-a one-of-a-kind mid-century home set on a beautiful wooded lot with serene, natural views in every direction. Built in 1955, this architecturally striking residence features dramatic rooflines, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, warm wood detailing, exposed beams, and incredible natural light throughout. Step inside to find inviting spaces with original character intact: terra-cotta style flooring, a sun-filled foyer, open sightlines, and a layout that blends indoor living with the surrounding landscape. Multiple sliding glass doors and picture windows create a seamless connection to the outdoors, offering privacy and a true retreat-like feel. Generously sized bedrooms, thoughtful built-ins, and architectural details add function and charm. The lower level includes additional living space and storage options. Outside, the winding walkways, mature trees, and lush natural contours of the yard offer endless possibilities for gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor oasis. Lovingly lived in and ready for its next chapter-this home is being sold as-is, providing the perfect canvas for restoration, modernization, or a full architectural reimagining. Homes with this kind of personality and potential rarely come available. Bring your vision and unlock the full beauty of this mid-century masterpiece.
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / Coldwell Banker Realty / Jacqueline "Jackie" Koukol
$799,000 (USD)
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Lake Forest Area Single Family Home

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331 Granby Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

2 Bed
2 Baths
1245 sqft
MLS# 12518054
Transformed Storybook Cottage One Block From Downtown Lake Forest. Just moments from the train, shopping, dining, and the beach. Tucked along a quiet enclave in East Lake Forest, this extensively renovated 1925 gabled cottage offers the best of in-town living just down the street. Storybook charm gives the home instant curb appeal while bright, sunny interiors blend vintage character with modern updates-the result of the current owner's meticulous stewardship. Tall ceilings, arched doorways, traditional millwork, and newly lightened original hardwood floors give the main level a timeless quality. The living and dining areas can function as a flexible, open-flow space, equally suited to everyday living and casual entertaining. The kitchen has been completely reimagined with modern appointments, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Samsung appliances, a farmhouse sink, updated cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a well-organized pantry. Just beyond, a rear mudroom offers practical access to the fenced backyard. The first-floor bedroom, with abundant natural light, has easy access to a renovated full bath and direct access to the second floor. Upstairs, the architecture shifts into a cozier scale-a pair of tandem rooms with pitched ceilings ideal for bedrooms, a playroom, or a cozy creative retreat. The fully finished lower level expands the home's footprint. Featuring painted exposed ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, and thoughtful zoning to accommodate multiple functions, it includes a large recreation area, an office or bonus room, an added full bath, a new laundry room, and generous closeted storage. A rare walkout feature connects directly to the backyard with a storage room beyond. Outside, the property has been transformed with new landscaping, a paver patio, new fencing, and cozy front porch. Behind the scenes, major mechanical upgrades-new copper water service and lines, new electrical, a new furnace and boiler, new HVAC units, a new hot water heater-bring peace of mind to a home with nearly a century of character. Every space reflects the care of a thoughtful renovation that honors the charm of a 1920s cottage while elevating the way the home lives today. If you're seeking in-town proximity, vintage style, and move-in ready spaces in the heart of Lake Forest, this home checks all of the boxes.
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / Coldwell Banker Realty / Annie Royster Lenzke
$694,000 (USD)
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Chicago Area Single Family Home

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5240 N Virginia Avenue Chicago, IL 60625

4 Bed
3 Baths
2800 sqft
WOW! 2800 sq ft of completely renovated living space. Consider this beautiful home in the highly desirable Budlong Woods area. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths, cozy eat in kitchen, you won't want to go back to the apartment again. For entertaining or just relaxing there is a large Living Room and a separate formal Dining Room. The first floor of this home features a large Primary and two additional Bedrooms, a handsome full Spa Bathroom with a waterfall shower and European inspired fixtures. The first floor half bath is convenient for guest use. The Kitchen features new cabinets, quartz counter tops, tile backsplashes, an extra-large deep stainless-steel sink and all new SS appliances; stove/oven, hood,refrigerator and built in microwave. The Kitchen also provides access to the backyard patio which overlooks the North Shore Channel and Legion Park. New striking solid wood doors are featured throughout the entire home. The lower level features a Full Finished Basement/Recreaction Room, with a spacious Bedroom and full Spa Bath, a Bar with built in wine cooler, an exercise area and large Laundry Room. This is the perfect woman or man space in which to relax. The lower level also provides access to the backyard. Make this Urban Oasis your next home. This is the perfect city location, close to public transportation, the shops and restaurants of Lincoln Square, Mariano's, Legion Park, Chicago River Trail, West Ridge Nature Park, Swedish Covenant Hospital and Gautier Life Center. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to live in Chicago.
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / Coldwell Banker Realty / Robert "Bob" Hughes
$501,000 (USD)
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Libertyville Area Single Family Home

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840 Hawthorne Lane Libertyville, IL 60048

4 Bed
3 Baths
2614 sqft
Situated on one of the best lots in Libertyville this home offers a casual wooded setting but is minutes from all Libertyville has to offer; restaurants, Lake Minear, shopping, schools and Metra. Schools are Oak Grove district and Libertyville High School. Today this well-loved, classic family home is being offered by its owners after 55 happy years. It features four bedrooms, including an enormous master bedroom and two- and one-half baths. The living room features a handsome fireplace. The adjacent dining room provides ample space for a large gathering. Beautiful wide plank hardwood floors provide a perfect warm touch to these two rooms. The kitchen is roomy with plenty space for a table and chairs for casual dining. The well-designed cabinetry features roll out shelves and a wealth space for your every need. Adjoining the kitchen is a cozy family room with a fully functional wood burning stove to keep you warm on winter nights. There is also a outside entrance off the family room. For summer enjoyment, step out into the adjoining screened-porch that overlooks the back yard. The attached two car garage is also accessible from the family room and offers well planned, expanded parking. The second level is where you will find the expansive primary bedroom, featuring an impressive, vaulted ceiling as well as the three additional bedrooms. While two are carpeted now, each have hardwood floors underneath the carpeting. Two full baths complete the upper level. There is a full, always dry basement, which could be finished for additional recreational space; for your DIY enjoyment the basement also has a handy workshop area. The outdoor space is beautifully landscaped with numerous trees and bushes, daffodils, and perennials. It is well planned and arranged to provide a woodsy ambience with plenty of open grass for playing. Of course, there is a huge shed in which to store all your outside toys. This cozy home has unlimited potential. Spruce it up with a bit of paint or take advantage of its good bones and fabulous location to make it into something that is truly your own. Either way you will be well centered to enjoy YOUR happy years.
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / Coldwell Banker Realty / Robert "Bob" Hughes
$480,000 (USD)
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Knollwood Area Single Family Home

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1003 W Washington Avenue Lake Bluff, IL 60044

4 Bed
2 Baths
1584 sqft
Truly WONDERFUL! Move right into this sparkling, updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath colonial with a professionally landscaped, private and fenced back yard with a deck & pergola with built-in seating, accented by festoon lighting. The all-white, eat-in kitchen shines with brand new stainless appliances: Frigidaire refrigerator, Frigidaire stove and a Bosch dishwasher, plus a white Whirlpool microwave, Melamine white marble-look countertop, a planning desk, pantry closet, new Andersen sliding door with built-in blinds, and more. The home features all newer windows (2 years) and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The large living room has a bay window overlooking the front porch and yard. The dining room has built-in's, making it dual purpose as an office. The finished basement has a built-in cherry wall unit for Home Movie Nights, a large cedar closet, and a spacious laundry room with newer Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer. The attached one-car garage has an epoxy floor, a pull-down stair to an attic, and an exterior door to the back yard. The driveway and front walk were recently re-done, accented by brick pavers. Its fabulous location is on a dead-end street, about a block-and-a-half from Knollwood Park, which has a Baseball/Softball field, two Playground Areas, a Basketball Court, and a paved walkway. Public schools are the top-rated Lake Bluff Elementary School, Lake Bluff Middle School and Lake Forest High School. It is in the Lake Bluff Park District, with free resident access to Lake Bluff's Sunrise Beach. The Park District also offers a community swimming pool, tot pool, pickleball, tennis and paddle ball courts, an 18-hole golf course, Rec Center, Pre-school, sledding hill, fitness classes and more, at resident rates. Some offerings (such as sledding and cross country skiing) are free. Great location for convenient shopping and transportation, as well. Too much to list -- please come see it!
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Chicago