MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 5PM. Move-in-ready Colonial in an incredible Whispering Oaks location within the Cherokee Elementary School district. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and exceptional privacy, this four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 2,936 square feet above grade, plus a finished basement. Hardwood floors extend through much of the first floor. The gracious living room features a fireplace and custom built-ins, while the formal dining room provides ample space for holiday gatherings. The white kitchen includes granite countertops, a Wolf range, newer Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, and breakfast-bar seating. An adjoining breakfast room opens to the spacious family room addition, where a vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, and multiple sets of French doors fill the space with natural light and connect the interior to the yard. A well-designed mudroom with built-in storage and a powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, including a generously sized primary bedroom. The finished basement provides additional recreation space and plenty of storage. Outside, the paver patio overlooks a quiet, park-like yard surrounded by mature arborvitae and layered plantings. Major improvements include a new roof in 2023, Renewal by Andersen windows in 2021, two newer furnaces, and one central air unit replaced in 2024. Additional features include two-zone heating and cooling, lawn irrigation, backyard storm drainage connected to the city storm sewer, and an oversized two-car garage. Walk to Cherokee Elementary and the train, with easy access to downtown Lake Forest and Route 41.
Property Details
Price:
$1,099,000
MLS #:
MRD12749840
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
lakeforest
Listed Date:
Sep 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,936
Year Built:
1961
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Schools
School District:
115
Elementary School:
Cherokee Elementary School
Middle School:
Deer Path Middle School
High School:
Lake Forest High School
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features
Laundry Features
Main Level, Sink
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Cedar, Cement Siding
Garage Spaces
2.5
Lot Features
Landscaped, Mature Trees
Other Structures
None
Parking Features
Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
25
Parking Total
2.5
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$16,680
Map
Community
- Address777 Cherokee Road Lake Forest IL
- CityLake Forest
- CountyLake
- Zip Code60045
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Lake Forest as of Oct 06, 2026
76
Single Family Listed
70
Avg DOM
477
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,688,134
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 777 Cherokee Road Lake Forest IL is a Single Family for sale in Lake Forest, IL, 60045. It is listed for $1,099,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,936 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1961. The current price per square foot is $374. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Lake Forest is $477. The average listing price for Single Family in Lake Forest is $2,688,134.
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777 Cherokee Road
Lake Forest, IL


