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461 Clover Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045Listing ID 12615805

461 Clover Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Contingent
Lake Forest
Time on site: 113 daysLast updated: Aug 3, 2026
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
-
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
Square Feet
5,788
Acres
Acres
1.36
Days on Site
Days on Site
113
Cooling
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Year Built
Year Built
1985
Garages
Garages
3
Parking
Parking
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Set on a lush 1.4-acre parcel adjacent to Deerpath Golf Course, this classic brick Georgian in East Lake Forest offers exceptional privacy, timeless architecture, and extensive modern updates. With nearly 5,800 square feet of finished living space (including the basement), the home has been thoughtfully renovated to feel current and move-in ready. The main level balances formal and casual living, featuring elegant living and dining rooms, a generous family room anchored by gas fireplace, and expansive Andersen 400-series patio doors that connect seamlessly to the outdoors. Great circular flow on the first floor. A light-filled private office with built-ins, French doors, and skylights provides a perfect work-from-home retreat. A first-floor bedroom with a full bath offers ideal flexibility for guests, an au pair, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the second level includes four spacious bedrooms, three with walk-in closets, along with two updated bathrooms and a LG washer and dryer, one of two laundry areas in the home. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, oversized shower, refined hardware, and abundant closet space including dual additional closets. The fully finished lower level expands the living area with a large recreation room, bar area, and game area (pool table included), all finished with engineered flooring. A second laundry area and the opportunity to add another bedroom and bathroom make this space exceptionally versatile. A separate storage area was recently added. At the heart of the home is a chef's eat-in kitchen, designed by Studio 41 and outfitted with premium Omega cherry cabinetry, granite counters, solid granite sink, and top-tier appliances including a Viking range with high-capacity hood, new Sub Zero fridge, new Maytag dishwasher, and dual-temperature wine cooler. Oversized patio doors open to a new concrete patio surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens and vibrant flower beds. Recent improvements are extensive and include refinished hardwood floors in a modern smokey gray tone, updated millwork and French doors, new solid-core interior doors and hardware, upgraded lighting throughout including a foyer chandelier, new baseboards, new stair runner, rebuilt code-compliant egress window, updated stair spindles, refreshed landscaping with underground sprinklers, and epoxy-coated three-car attached garage. Two expansive side yards-each approximately half an acre-offer exceptional potential for a pool, pool house, or separate in-law residence. Major mechanical updates include new furnaces (2024), new sump pumps (2022), new electrical panel (2023), and more. Located minutes from downtown Lake Forest, the lakefront, library, dining, shopping, and top-rated schools, this home delivers privacy, space, and convenience.

Property Information

Property Details

Location

Address
461 Clover Avenue
County
Lake
City
Lake Forest
Zip Code
60045
Subdivision
Lake Forest
School District
115
High School
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
MLS Area
Lake Forest

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
5,788
Year Built
1985
Construction
Brick
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Shake

Financial

Special Conditions
List Broker Must Accompany

Property Taxes

Tax Annual Amount
$26,594
Tax Year
2024

Homeowner Association

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
Compass, (773) 466-7150

Market Report for 60045

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*Average of $2,150 in rewards is calculated based on the purchase or sale of a home between $400,000 to $449,000. The median home price for all housing types is in the United States is $405,400 as of 2025 as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The actual reward amount may vary depending on the purchase or sales price of the home. Please see the Lakeview Home Rewards program terms and conditions for more details. The National Association of Realtors® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Realtors®.

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