For Sale35d on market
1071 Mount Vernon Ave
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$896,000
$354/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
2,532Sqft
0.31 acLot
1985Built
Property DNA
Contemporary Style
Built 1985 · 41 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck · Porch
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Gas Starter · Living Room
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 35 days ago · 219 views · 6 saves · Top 8% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
219 views
People checking out this listing
6 saves
Buyers have saved this home
35 days on market
Established listing
$354/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 8% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1985
This stunning well maintained custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath contemporary home is filled with natural light, featuring angled ceilings and multiple skylights throughout. The inviting interior showcases hardwood floors and a bright white kitchen with granite countertops, a separate breakfast room, and easy access to a spacious deck overlooking a thoughtfully landscaped, fenced backyard. The lovely primary suite includes a private balcony, two closets, and an en-suite bath with heated floors. Two additional upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom. The main level offers formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable den, and a first-floor bedroom-perfect for in-laws, visitors, or home office use. The Partially finished lower level provides additional living space and convenient storage, while the attached 2 car garage makes carrying in groceries easy. Ideally situated near parks, shops, restaurants, and the train, this home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and location.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private balcony, first-floor bedroom, and multiple skylights throughout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,529/month
Principal & Interest$4,335
Property Tax$896
Insurance$299
Down payment20% ($179,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $716,800 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1985
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.31 Acres
Days on Zillow35 Days
Price/sqft$354
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
Year built1985
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Partial
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot0.31 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$13,211
Parcel1608104005
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Double Oven
Range
Dishwasher
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Living Room
Windows
Screens
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Balcony
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Patio & Porch
Deck
Porch
Lot Features
Landscaped
Community
Park
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second24×14 ft336 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second9×10 ft90 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Main13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market35
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$354
On marketMar 5, 2026
PostedMar 5, 2026
Last sold$543,750
MLS statusContingent
MLS updatedMar 11, 2026
Tour days6
Views219
Favorites6
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 11, 2026Contingent$896,000$354MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 5, 2026Listed For Sale$896,000$354MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 11, 2018Sold$543,750$215MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 6, 2018Pending Sale$565,000$223Griffith Grant & Lackie
Mar 3, 2018Price Change$565,000$223Griffith Grant & Lackie
Oct 31, 2017Price Change$575,000$227Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Jul 24, 2017Price Change$599,000$237Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Jun 26, 2017Price Change$625,000$247Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
May 12, 2017Price Change$649,000$256Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Apr 3, 2017Listed For Sale$675,000$267Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Contingent$896,000
Mar 11, 2026•$354/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$896,000
Mar 5, 2026•$354/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$543,750
May 11, 2018•$215/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$565,000
Apr 6, 2018•$223/sqft•Griffith Grant & Lackie
Price Change$565,000
Mar 3, 2018•$223/sqft•Griffith Grant & Lackie
Price Change$575,000
Oct 31, 2017•$227/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Price Change$599,000
Jul 24, 2017•$237/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Price Change$625,000
Jun 26, 2017•$247/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Price Change$649,000
May 12, 2017•$256/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Listed For Sale$675,000
Apr 3, 2017•$267/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$12,950$222,161
Apr 10, 2022$11,280$206,996
Apr 10, 2021$10,670$187,899
Apr 10, 2020$10,393$181,540
Apr 10, 2019$10,047$181,232
Apr 10, 2018$10,408$212,325
Apr 10, 2017$10,408$211,648
Apr 10, 2016$9,902$203,644
Apr 10, 2015$8,553$191,341
Apr 10, 2014$8,307$164,210
Apr 10, 2012$8,091$162,761
Apr 10, 2011$9,178$204,229
Apr 10, 2010$9,005$216,295
Apr 10, 2009$8,741$229,174
Apr 10, 2008$8,625$234,449
Apr 10, 2006$7,909$228,086
Apr 10, 2005$7,343—
Apr 10, 2004$7,136—
Apr 10, 2003$3,612—
Apr 10, 2002$7,073—
Apr 10, 2001$6,701$148,733
Apr 10, 2000$6,540$139,797
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Lake Forest, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
6003760045
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