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285 W Westminster Avenue

Lake Forest, IL 60045

285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — exterior front view
285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — exterior view
285 W Westminster Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — exterior view

285 W Westminster Avenue

Lake Forest, IL

$3,795,000

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ActiveMLS #MRD12404241

285 W Westminster Avenue

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$3,795,000

Reduced $505,000

List Price

7

Bedrooms

8

Bathrooms

8,135

Sq Ft

$467

/ Sq Ft

About This Property

RARE LAKE FOREST OFFERING - Set on more than two private acres bordering the Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve, this exceptional estate represents one of Lake Forest's rarest offerings-a place where protected open lands, resort-style amenities, and walkability come together in a setting that is increasingly difficult to find. Imagine mornings with coffee overlooking the preserve as deer quietly wander through the backyard, peaceful walks along miles of scenic trails, and the convenience of being just ...

Property Details

Key Facts

Overview
Property TypeResidential
Bedrooms7
Bathrooms8 full, 1 half
Square Feet8,135
Price / Sq Ft$467
Days on Market159
Building
Style3 Stories
Year Built1982
Lot Size2.02 Acres
CountyLake
RoomLevel
Bedroom 5Third
Bedroom 6Second
Bedroom 7Second
Recreation RoomBasement
OfficeMain
Kitchen- 2ndSecond
FoyerMain
Great RoomThird
Bar/EntertainmentMain
Bedroom 2Second
Bedroom 3Second
Bedroom 4Second
Dining RoomMain
Family RoomMain
KitchenMain
LaundrySecond
Living RoomMain
Master BedroomSecond
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
CoolingCentral Air
BasementFinished, Crawl Space, Egress Window, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
FlooringHardwood, Carpet
Garage Spaces4
IncludedRange, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Electric Oven, Humidifier
ExteriorBrick
RoofShake
Patio/PorchDeck, Patio
PoolIn Ground
Garage Spaces4
Parking Spaces8
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot Size2.02 Acres
Lot Dimensions210x490.13x150.27x486.48
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden
MLS #MRD12404241
Days on Market159
List DateSeptember 2, 2025
StatusActive
Annual Taxes$62,319
Listing Courtesy OfBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Price reduced

$3,795,000

$105,000

May 15, 2026

Price reduced

$3,900,000

$400,000

Apr 1, 2026

Listed for sale

MLS #MRD12404241

$4,300,000

Sep 2, 2025

Mortgage Estimate

$24,383

/month
Principal & Interest
$19,190
Property Taxes
$5,193
20% · $759,000
6.5%

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