788 Linden Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,825,000
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BEDS4 BATHS5 full SQUARE FEET3,124 MLS#12774798
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 115

Property Description

A Whispering Oaks Colonial, Completely Renovated and Ready to Enjoy Set back from the street on a beautiful corner lot in Whispering Oaks, this stately 1966 Georgian Colonial has been transformed by a gut rehab completed in 2022 by local luxury builder Platinum Touch Industries. The result is a home of rare quality and polish. Every room, system and surface has been addressed, and nothing is left for the next owner to do. The kitchen is the heart of the home. Vaulted ceilings and skylights bring natural light over a generous center island and five slabs of Danby marble. Solid wood Omega cabinetry surrounds a Thermador suite of commercial-grade refrigerator and freezer columns, a gas cooktop and double ovens. Three sinks and two dishwashers make entertaining effortless, and the adjoining wet bar, finished with handmade Zellige tile from Morocco and two beverage refrigerators, was made for hosting. Widened openings connect the kitchen to the dining room and family room, so the whole first floor flows. The living room offers another elegant place to gather, with custom built-ins, detailed millwork, backlit glass shelving and a wood-burning fireplace. In the dining room, the Waterford lighting is original to the home, a graceful reminder of its 1966 heritage and the setting for memorable dinners. Throughout, the details reflect the same standard: Visual Comfort lighting, Kohler and ROHL fixtures, custom Schumacher window treatments and wallcoverings, plantation shutters on all three floors, refinished hardwood floors, and slate in the foyer, mudroom and kitchen. Closets on every level have been rebuilt with custom shelving, drawers and automatic lighting. The primary bath features a curbless shower with dual heads and a body sprayer, and a water closet with a pocket door. The lower level adds a kitchenette with a wine and beverage refrigerator, new carpet and fresh finishes. What you cannot see matters just as much. The roof, gutters, gutter guards and skylights were replaced in 2024, and a new Trane air conditioner and water heater went in during 2023. The home also has an added 200-amp electrical panel, a hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide system, and many new plumbing updates including a reworked drainage system. The work goes well beyond the finishes. Outside, mature landscaping, 100 new hydrangeas and a regraded backyard surround a patio and generous lawn for dining and play. A cedar fence, a new shed and an in-ground basketball hoop complete the setting in one of the North Shore's most established communities.

788 Linden Avenue | MLS# 12774798

This single family home located at 788 Linden Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,825,000. This property was built in 1966 and has 4 bedrooms and 5 full baths with 3124 sq. ft. Linden Avenue is located within the District 115 school district. Search Lake Forest real estate on www.gogambino.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Finished, Full
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 2
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Home Style: Colonial
Lot Size: 0.57 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $22,035
Year Built: 1966

Amenities

Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Wet Bar
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Recreation Room
Additional Structures: Shed(s)
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Association Includes: None
Bath Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Brick
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Fireplace Location(s): Dining Room
Laundry: Upper Level, Sink
Lot: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Lot Dimensions: 201 X 118
Parcel#: 16092070150000
Parking: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 9
Township: West Deerfield
Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Room Sizes

Recreation Room: 20X18
Bedroom 2: 15X11
Bedroom 3: 13X10
Bedroom 4: 11X11
Dining Room: 20X16
Family Room: 12X12
Kitchen: 18X14
Laundry: 8X9
Living Room: 14X15
Primary Bedroom: 17X14

Local Schools

High School: Lake Forest High School
Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
School District: District 115

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Agency Phone: 312-751-0300

Shown By

Agency Title: Gambino Realtors
Agency Phone: 815-282-2222

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$ 10,658.26 per month $8,289.72 Principal & Interest $1,836.25 Property Tax $532.29 Homeowner's Insurance

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