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1040 Forest Hill Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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4beds
2.5baths
2,720sqft
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About this home
Welcome to this stunning 2-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home nestled in the desirable Whispering Oaks community. Ideally located near parks, top-rated schools, shopping, and the train station, this home offers both convenience and charm. As you enter, the inviting foyer showcases a beautiful wrapped staircase, leading to formal living and dining rooms, perfect for entertaining. The open-concept kitchen boasts elegant cream wood cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, flowing seamlessly into the breakfast area and family room with large windows overlooking the backyard. The main floor also features a half bath and a spacious laundry room. Step outside to enjoy the serene backyard with a brick paver patio and lush grass. Upstairs, the hardwood floors continue into the bedrooms. The master suite includes an ensuite bath with granite countertops, a stand-up shower, and a large closet in the bathroom. The second bedroom offers a walk-in closet, and the additional full bath is conveniently located on the second floor. A finished carpeted basement provides extra storage space, while the 2.5-car attached garage completes this perfect family home.
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
The facts
Property typeResidential Lease
Year built1963
Age band61-70 Years
Bathrooms2 full + 1 half
Garage spaces2.5
Total parking2
Fireplaces1
Lot dimensions100 X 285.65 X 61.28 X 285.48
SubdivisionWhispering Oaks
AreaLake Forest
Bedrooms (total)4
First listedMay 1, 2026
CountyLake
MLS #MRD12636064
Days on market1
Photos1
Schools
ElementaryCherokee Elementary School
Middle / JuniorDeer Path Middle School
High schoolLake Forest High School
Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasherWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Lot features
Wooded
Patio / porch
Patio
Sewer
Public Sewer
Mentioned in description
dwello's AI pulled these details from the agent's listing description. Each is a direct quote — verify anything critical with the agent.
- ✨ Hardwood Floors “Upstairs, the hardwood floors continue into the bedrooms.”
- ✨ Finished Basement “A finished carpeted basement provides extra storage space”
- ✨ Open Floor Plan “The open-concept kitchen boasts elegant cream wood cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, flowing seamlessly into the breakfast area and family room”
- ✨ Walk-in Closet “The second bedroom offers a walk-in closet”
Listed by
eXp Realty
Sohail Salahuddin · 847-899-4815
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 5/1/2026, 9:22:03 PM. All data should be independently verified.
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