The community of Lake Forest is home to more than 20,000 residents who take pride in their town’s natural year-round beauty and relaxed village atmosphere. This enchanting, family-centered community is located just 31 miles north of Chicago. Lake Forest is known for its lush green ravines, towering trees and unusual location high on the bluffs overlooking an inland sea. Locals are committed to preserving their town’s historic structures, open space and lovely landscapes. Accented by wooded, winding gas-lit streets, elegant estates, manicured parks and gracious public buildings, the town is home to some of the best schools in the state. With approximately 100 community organizations in Lake Forest, residents can meet and share in such interests as history, politics, gardening, antique collecting, sports and the arts.
Retail shopping includes a mix of small shops, family-owned businesses and larger stores, such as Marshall Field’s. The famed Market Square, built in 1916, was the first planned shopping mall in the country and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The square retains a nostalgic turn-of-the-century ambiance and hosts events such as the Deer Path Art League’s annual Fall Festival of Art and the Taste of Lake Forest each summer. The town is also noted for the quality and character of its architecture. Public buildings and private dwellings are beautifully designed, adding grace and charm to the town’s picturesque setting.
Lake Forest’s real estate market primarily consists of colonial, English, Victorian, Tudor, farm and cottage-style single-family homes for sale. A selection of condominium and townhome real estate is scattered throughout, and starts in the mid-$100,000s for smaller, older units. Prices can exceed $500,000 for larger, newer properties with additional amenities such as garages, basements and fireplaces. Single-family homes start from $300,000 for two to three bedroom models on small lots with private balconies and porches. Real estate ranges up to $5 million+ for stately Victorian and Tudor-style estate properties with acreage. Many homes for sale boast large yards, landscaping and mature gardens, and some feature water frontage. These homes also offer exquisite architecture, cathedral ceilings, sweeping scenic views, multi-car garages, fireplaces and numerous luxury amenities. Land is available for real estate development. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, just fill out the FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. Then, top real estate agent Illinois Real Estate will provide you with any real estate information or assistance. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Illinois Real Estate, specializing in Lake Forest real estate and home values in Lake County, Illinois.
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