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Sold on 07/20/2025
William Castle of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

873 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,220,000

Last sold 07/20/2025 after 32 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,948

    Sqft ($414/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 873 Summit Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1923
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,970 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
This impeccably maintained and beautifully updated classic Lake Forest residence is a must-see featuring a view from the front porch that overlooks one of the city's prized possessions, West Park. New tennis courts, vast open fields, a baseball diamond, and an ice-skating rink in the winter are all "just across the street" from this truly exceptional property. This lovely home offers a center entrance foyer with French doors opening to a formal dining room on one side and another set of French doors opening to a living room with brick fireplace and built-ins on the other. A third set of French doors takes you from the living room to the adjacent study. Off the study is a huge family room overlooking a gorgeous brick patio and beautifully landscaped back yard. The updated kitchen features cherry cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. There's a dining area as well where the kitchen transitions into the family room. Note, too, the centrally located main-floor powder room. The second story features 4 bedrooms with 2 updated bathrooms. Beautiful hardwood floors are featured in all primary living areas on both the first and second floors. Newer thermo-pane windows are to be found throughout the first and second floor as well. For additional space, there's a fabulous, finished basement with 2 large independent rec rooms as well as a second half bathroom. Located just a short walk to Market Square and the commuter train. A beautiful property in one of Lake Forest's most sought-after locations. Truly an exceptional find.
Listed by
Listing Agent - William Castle
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12396732 • last updated 11 months ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Traditional
MLS # 12396732
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2948
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.16
Property Tax $ 15339
Year Built 1923
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 2
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 11
Flooring Hardwood
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
# Garage Spaces 2
Other Structures Garage(s)
Exterior Features Outdoor Grill
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Lake Forest
County Lake
Elementary School Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary School District 67
High School Lake Forest High School
Middle School District 67
Middle School Deer Path Middle School
High School District 115
APN 12283110070000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Nov 2025
    Public Records
  • Nov 20, 2025 Sold
    $1,220,000
  • Nov 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12396732
  • Nov 14, 2025 Sold
    $1,220,000 (-7.9%)
  • Aug 14, 2025 Pending
    —
  • Jul 21, 2025 Active
    —
  • Jun 18, 2025 Listed
    $1,325,000 (+53.9%)
  • Nov 2005
    Public Records
  • Nov 1, 2005 Sold
    $861,000 (+11.8%)
  • Jun 2004
    Public Records
  • Jun 23, 2004 Sold
    $770,000 (+16.7%)
  • Jun 2002
    Public Records
  • Jun 4, 2002 Sold
    $660,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $15,338 +4.1%
    $282,811 +3.79%
  • 2024
    $14,734 +9.5%
    $272,484 +8.95%
  • 2023
    $13,453
    $250,110 +6.98%
  • 2022
    $13,453 +5.2%
    $233,802 +0.87%
  • 2021
    $12,785 +5.3%
    $231,786 -0.55%
  • 2020
    $12,144 -2.1%
    $233,068 +1.87%
  • 2018
    $12,405 +3.5%
    $228,790 -6.62%
  • 2017
    $11,987 +4.5%
    $245,007 +1.7%
  • 2016
    $11,476 +1.4%
    $240,911 +5.06%
  • 2015
    $11,319 +11.8%
    $229,308
  • 2014
    $10,127 -1.6%
    —
  • 2013
    $10,289
    —
  • 873 Summit Ave
    $1.22M
  • Lake Forest
    —
  • 60045
    $1.8M +24% y/y
  • Lake Forest
    $1.82M +25% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
865 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 $789,000 —/1 1,600 0.01
883 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 $930,600 —/1 2,030 0.01
887 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 $1,431,000 4/3 2,550 0.02
857 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 $917,800 4/2 1,394 0.02
849 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 $1,401,000 4/3 2,873 0.03
895 Summit Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 $654,100 —/2 1,500 0.03
870 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 $707,000 —/1 1,623 0.03
864 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 $843,700 3/2 1,440 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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