285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$3,795,000

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  • New Listing
  • Price Reduced$105,000
  • Sold
  • Leased
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  • 7 BedroomBeds
  • 8 BathroomBaths
  • 8,135Sqft
  • 0Acres
  • Single FamilyType
  • ActiveStatus
  • 12404241MLS#
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Property Description 285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Rare offering in one of Lake Forest's most desired locations, featuring over two private acres with exceptional amenities designed for an active lifestyle. Bordering Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve, the property offers direct access to miles of scenic trails, all within walking distance to schools, downtown Lake Forest, and the beach. This three-story brick home offers over 8,000 square feet of living space, blending timeless architecture with modern comfort. Highlights include 7 bedrooms and 7.1 baths, with five en-suite bedrooms on the second floor and an expanded primary suite featuring a spa-quality marble bath. The third floor includes a spacious family room, additional bedroom, and full bath ideal for guests or a teen retreat. The dramatic great room showcases vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, while the adjacent bar opens directly to the rear terrace and pool for seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Additional updates include a raised two-story foyer with custom staircase, updated baths throughout, graceful archways enhancing the open floor plan, a new roof with copper gutters, and thoughtfully designed exterior improvements. Outdoor amenities include a heated year-round pool with diving board, tennis/sport court, children's playhouse, and expansive lawns framed by mature landscaping. A spacious four-car attached garage is complemented by a three-room apartment above, ideal for guests, extended family, or live-in help. An exceptional opportunity to enjoy refined North Shore living in a truly remarkable setting.



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Property Details 285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

  • On Market Date: 09/02/2025
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Sq. Ft.: 8,135
  • MLS#: 12404241
  • Type: Single Family
  • Status: Active
  • Price: $3,795,000
  • City: Lake Forest
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 60045
  • County: Lake
  • Price Per Sq Ft: $467
  • Acreage: 2
  • Development: NO
  • Date Last Updated: 05/25/2026

Bedrooms

  • Beds: 7

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Garage/Parking Spaces: 4
  • Pool: NO
  • No. of Fireplaces: 4
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling: Central Air

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