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940 Mount Vernon Avenue, 
Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,950,000


6

Beds


6

Baths


7,050

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Nathan Freeborn

Redfin Corporation

Last updated:

March 4, 2026, 03:43 PM

MLS#

12565703

Source:

MLSNI

About This Home

940 Mount Vernon Avenue

This impeccably updated French Country home is truly move-in ready. Set on a serene 1.38-acre wooded lot with outstanding curb appeal, the property features a brand new composite roof and gutters, professional landscaping, expansive bluestone patios, a stunning professional grade outdoor kitchen and beautifully manicured, woodland gardens. Exceptional interior amenities include a timeless chef's kitchen with refreshed cabinetry and Sub Zero refrigeration, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and a luxurious primary suite with a newer bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a first-floor guest suite with a steam room, hardwood floors throughout, a heated three-car garage with EV charger, main floor and upstairs laundry and a finished basement offering an additional bedroom and bath, media room, recreation space, and abundant storage. A spacious floor plan and elegant finishes seamlessly blend comfort and sophistication, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a turnkey lifestyle in one of Lake Forest's most desirable settings.

Home Facts

Single Family

6 Baths

6 Bedrooms

Built in 1988

Price Summary

1,950,000

$276 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

12565703

Last Updated:

March 4, 2026, 03:43 PM

Added:

a day ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

6

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

6

Full Bathrooms:

5

Interior

Living Area:

7,050 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

French Provincial

Building Area:

7,050 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1988


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,950,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$276 per Sq. Ft.

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