Back to searchdwelloSaveShareHideMore
Price cut: $250,000
Video tour View all 61 photos
Detached Single · Lake Forest, IL
$2,499,900$2,749,900
5 beds · 6.5 baths · 10,342 sqft
1161 Gavin Court, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
A brick-and-mortar place to make your own — room to make it home.
Active

What’s special

Central air4-car garage1.85-acre lot
Set on nearly two private acres in one of Lake Forest's most sought-after enclaves, this exceptional estate offers a rare blend of privacy, scale, and timeless design. The home features a chef's kitchen with a large island and custom cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to formal and informal living spaces ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The main-level primary suite provides comfort and convenience, while additional bedrooms, office space, and flexible living areas accommodate multi-generational living, extended guests, or live-in staff. A thoughtfully designed lower level with a private entrance includes a kitchen, living area, bedroom suite, and office-perfect for independent living or professional use. Professionally landscaped grounds showcase mature trees, tranquil pond views, and ample space for outdoor enjoyment or future enhancements. Additional highlights include a four-car garage, generous storage, and a premier North Shore location just minutes from local amenities, Lake Michigan, and convenient access to Chicago.
— the listing agent’s description

The home

5 beds
6.5 baths
10,342 sqft
Built in 1998
1.85-acre lot
4-car garage
Detached Single

What it’ll cost

$242 / sqft
$31,713 taxes / yr
No HOA
Listed $2,749,900
Now $2,499,900
88 days on dwello

Estimated monthly payment

$16,664/mo
Principal & interest$13,292
Property taxes$2,643
Homeowners insurance$729
Get pre-qualified →Connect with a licensed lender in the dwello network.
Estimate only — not a loan offer. Example rate; taxes and insurance estimated; your actual rate, payment, taxes, and insurance will vary. dwello is not a lender. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Tour it with a real dwello agent
The agent who meets you here is an actual dwello Home Group team member who knows these streets — not a stranger who bought your name from a portal. You get straight answers on the spot, and the same person stays with you through closing.
On our team, vettedYour info is never soldWith you through closing

Tour this home

In person, on your schedule — a dwello agent meets you there.
WED
Jun 3
THU
Jun 4
FRI
Jun 5
SAT
Jun 6
11:00 am
Schedule a tour
88 days on dwello
Price history
Price reduced
Apr 30, 2026
↓ $250,000$2,499,900
Listed for sale
Feb 2, 2026
$2,749,900
Earlier records
Sold
Jun 27, 2025
$1,475,000
Now $250,000 below the original list price.
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$31,713/yr
From county records — verify with the assessor.

Features

Central AirNatural GasForced AirBrickSynthetic StuccoPublic SewerStorm SewerYesAttached

Schools

Elementary — Everett Elementary School
Middle — Deer Path Middle School
High — Lake Forest High School
Assigned schools per the listing — always verify enrollment + boundaries with the district.
Neighborhood
Loading map…
Nearby places via OpenStreetMap — approximate; verify what matters to you. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Zoran Milovanovic · Keller Williams ONEChicago
Listing last updated Apr 30, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Jun 17, 2026, 6:14 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 17, 2026, 6:14 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
See it in personA real dwello agent on our team — never a sold lead.
Schedule a tour Message
No pressure — reach out whenever you’re ready.
Similar homes nearby
MessageSchedule a tour