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$1,399,000
18 Days On Site

451 Heather Lane
Lake Forest, IL 60045

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,404
SqFt
$411
/SqFt
1965
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berg Properties
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Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in highly sought-after East Lake Forest, this beautifully appointed home offers an exceptional location just moments from Market Square, the Library, Metra station, and Lake Forest's Park and Beach. Situated on a generous 0.31-acre lot, the property combines timeless elegance with spacious, thoughtfully designed living areas and outstanding indoor-outdoor entertaining. The sun-filled interior is enhanced by expansive windows and custom skylights in the foyer, kitchen, and three-season room, filling the home with abundant natural light. Rich finishes include imported Italian porcelain tile, marble, hardwood, and carpeted flooring, along with elegant onyx and granite countertops throughout. The welcoming living room is anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace, while the spacious family room features a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace, oversized window, custom entertainment cabinetry, and convenient powder room. A beautifully finished English lookout lower level offers exceptional versatility with a brick fireplace, extensive built-in storage, an additional bedroom, and a full marble-floored bath-ideal for guests, recreation, or extended living. The eat-in kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring premium Thermador cooktop, KitchenAid double ovens, durable granite countertops, and direct access to the expansive two-tier wood deck. The adjacent formal dining room provides an additional entrance to the upper deck, creating a seamless flow for gatherings. French doors from the family room open to a delightful three-season room with walk-out access to the lower deck, offering effortless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite provides abundant closet space and a luxurious en suite bath with dual granite vanities, towel warmer, soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and upgraded fixtures. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath with marble flooring, dual sinks, and a whirlpool tub complete the second level, with one bedroom ideally suited as a home office. Additional highlights include three fireplaces throughout the home, a gracious bluestone walkway and entrance, a deep attached two-car garage with built-in cabinetry and abundant storage, and access to Lake Forest's award-winning schools. This exceptional home offers an outstanding combination of location, quality craftsmanship, generous living space, and refined comfort.

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Listing Snapshot
PriceΒ 
$1,399,000
Days On SiteΒ 
18 Days
BedroomsΒ 
4
Inside Area (SqFt)Β 
3,404 sqft
Total BathsΒ 
4
Full BathsΒ 
3
Partial BathsΒ 
1
Lot SizeΒ 
0.31 Acres
Year BuiltΒ 
1965
MLS NumberΒ 
12786703
StatusΒ 
Active
Property TaxΒ 
$13,104
HOA/Condo/Coop FeesΒ 
N/A
Sq Ft SourceΒ 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
6 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
AcresΒ 
0.31
Attached GarageΒ 
Yes
Direction FacesΒ 
East
FoundationΒ 
Concrete Perimeter
GarageΒ 
Yes
Garage SpacesΒ 
2
ParkingΒ 
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerAttachedGarage
Parking SpacesΒ 
2
Property Sub TypeΒ 
Single Family Residence
SewerΒ 
Public Sewer
SqFt BelowΒ 
681
SqFt TotalΒ 
2662
UtilitiesΒ 
Cable Available
Water SourceΒ 
Public
Interior Features
AppliancesΒ 
Double OvenDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopOvenHumidifier
BasementΒ 
FinishedDaylight
CoolingΒ 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
ElectricΒ 
Circuit Breakers
FireplaceΒ 
Yes
Fireplace FeaturesΒ 
Family RoomLiving RoomWood Burning
FireplacesΒ 
3
FlooringΒ 
Hardwood
HeatingΒ 
Forced Air
InteriorΒ 
Entrance FoyerVaulted Ceiling(s)Dry Bar
Window FeaturesΒ 
Skylight(s)
Bedroom 2Β 
Dimensions - 14X10Level - Second
Bedroom 3Β 
Dimensions - 14X10Level - Second
Bedroom 4Β 
Dimensions - 11X10Level - Second
Bedroom 5Β 
Dimensions - 14X10Level - Basement
Dining RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 12X11Level - Main
Family RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 19X21Level - Main
FoyerΒ 
Dimensions - 7X14Level - Main
KitchenΒ 
Dimensions - 11X18Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
LaundryΒ 
Dimensions - 12X9Level - Basement
Living RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 14X24Level - Main
Master BedroomΒ 
Dimensions - 20X12Level - Second
Sun RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 22X12Level - Main
Utility Room-Lower LevelΒ 
Dimensions - 5X9Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction DetailsΒ 
BrickCedarStone
FencingΒ 
Fenced
Lot FeaturesΒ 
Cul-De-Sac
Patio And PorchΒ 
Deck
RoofΒ 
Asphalt
Windows/DoorsΒ 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
Accessibility FeaturesΒ 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Community FeaturesΒ 
CurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS AreaΒ 
Lake Forest
School DistrictΒ 
Lake Forest High School
TownshipΒ 
Shields
Schools
School District
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Lake Forest High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berg Properties



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