Lake Forest, IL 60045 461 Clover Avenue
$1,550,000



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Presented By: Compass
Home Details
Set on a lush 1.4-acre parcel adjacent to Deerpath Golf Course, this classic brick Georgian in East Lake Forest offers exceptional privacy, timeless architecture, and extensive modern updates. With nearly 5,800 square feet of finished living space (including the basement), the home has been thoughtfully renovated to feel current and move-in ready. The main level balances formal and casual living, featuring elegant living and dining rooms, a generous family room anchored by gas fireplace, and expansive Andersen 400-series patio doors that connect seamlessly to the outdoors. Great circular flow on the first floor. A light-filled private office with built-ins, French doors, and skylights provides a perfect work-from-home retreat. A first-floor bedroom with a full bath offers ideal flexibility for guests, an au pair, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the second level includes four spacious bedrooms, three with walk-in closets, along with two updated bathrooms and a LG washer and dryer, one of two laundry areas in the home. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, oversized shower, refined hardware, and abundant closet space including dual additional closets. The fully finished lower level expands the living area with a large recreation room, bar area, and game area (pool table included), all finished with engineered flooring. A second laundry area and the opportunity to add another bedroom and bathroom make this space exceptionally versatile. A separate storage area was recently added. At the heart of the home is a chef's eat-in kitchen, designed by Studio 41 and outfitted with premium Omega cherry cabinetry, granite counters, solid granite sink, and top-tier appliances including a Viking range with high-capacity hood, new Sub Zero fridge, new Maytag dishwasher, and dual-temperature wine cooler. Oversized patio doors open to a new concrete patio surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens and vibrant flower beds. Recent improvements are extensive and include refinished hardwood floors in a modern smokey gray tone, updated millwork and French doors, new solid-core interior doors and hardware, upgraded lighting throughout including a foyer chandelier, new baseboards, new stair runner, rebuilt code-compliant egress window, updated stair spindles, refreshed landscaping with underground sprinklers, and epoxy-coated three-car attached garage. Two expansive side yards-each approximately half an acre-offer exceptional potential for a pool, pool house, or separate in-law residence. Major mechanical updates include new furnaces (2024), new sump pumps (2022), new electrical panel (2023), and more. Located minutes from downtown Lake Forest, the lakefront, library, dining, shopping, and top-rated schools, this home delivers privacy, space, and convenience.
Presented By: Compass
Interior Features for 461 Clover Avenue
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible5
Total Bedrooms5
Bathrooms
BathroomSeparate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Half Baths1
Total Baths4
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAssessor
BasementFinished, Full
Below Grade Finished Area2100
Fireplace FeaturesGas Starter
FlooringHardwood
Interior AmenitiesCathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters
Laundry FeaturesUpper Level, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink
Total Fireplaces1
Other Rooms
Room TypeBedroom 5, Library, Foyer, Game Room, Recreation Room, Mud Room
General for 461 Clover Avenue
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDouble Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop
Architectural StyleGeorgian
Assoc Fee Paid PerNot Applicable
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityLake Forest
Community FeaturesSidewalks, Street Paved
Construction MaterialsBrick
CoolingCentral Air
CountyLake
DirectionsDeerpath west of Green Bay to Clover, north to house OR Hwy 41 to deerpath, east to Clover North to house
Electric200+ Amp Service
Elementary SchoolSheridan Elementary School
Elementary School District67
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces3
HOA Fee$
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
High SchoolLake Forest High School
High School District115
Living Area5788
MLS AreaLake Forest
Middle/Junior High SchoolDeer Path Middle School
Middle/Junior School District67
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing
Property TypeResidential
Property TypeDetached Single
RoofShake
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusPrice Change
Tax Annual Amount26594
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms12
TownshipShields
Year Built1985
Exterior for 461 Clover Avenue
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions343.84X172.5
Lot Size Acres1.3623
Parking FeaturesAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Total Parking3
Water SourceLake Michigan, Public
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
High School
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School

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