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Request Info461 Clover AvenueLake Forest, IL 60045
Single Family · 5 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 1 Half Bath · 5,788 Sq. ft. | 1.36 Acres$1,500,000
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461 Clover Avenue Overview
- Time on Site:
- 68 days
- Visits:
- 3
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.
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461 Clover Avenue Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 5,788
- Price/Sq.ft. $259
- Lot 1.36 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association Fee: $0.00
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
- School District: 115
- Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1985
Location/Region
- County Or Parish: Lake
- MLS Area Major: Lake Forest
- Township: Shields
Community/Development
- Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $26,594.00
- Tax Year: 2024
General Information
- New Construction: No
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Parcel Number: 12321030050000
- Property Type: Residential
- Special Listing Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Interior
Building Information
- Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 5788
- Basement SqFt.: 2100
- Disability Access: No
- Total SqFt.: 3688
- Upper SqFt.: 3688
Parking Information
- Garage Spaces: 3
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
Building Interior
- Below Grade Finished Area: 2100
- Fireplace Location: Family Room
General Information
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop
- Basement: Finished, Full
- Cooling: Central Air
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters
- Laundry Features: Upper Level,In Unit,Multiple Locations,Sink
- Living Area: 5788
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Rooms Total: 12
- Window Features: Skylight(s)
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Parking Total: 3
Lot Information
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Size Acres: 1.3623
- Lot Size Dimensions: 343.84X172.5
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Waterfront/View
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Georgian
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Shake
General Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Room Information
Room: Game Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 13X21
Room: Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 51X16
Room: Recreation Rm
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 37X35
Room: Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12X10
Room: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17X14
Room: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25X16
Room: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14X11
Room: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24X13
Room: Library
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18X15
Room: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24X14
Room: Mud Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8X13
- Level: N/A
- Level: N/A
- Level: N/A
- Level: N/A
Room: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12X16
Room: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13X15
Room: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11X13
Room: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14X20
461 Clover Avenue Neighborhood
Community
60045 (LAKE FOREST) Demographics
47
Median Age
942
Population Density (per sq. mile)
84%
College Educated
$189,013
Estimated Median Income
6,815
Estimated Total Home Owners
998
Estimated Total Renters
87% / 13%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.461 Clover Avenue Monthly Cost
461 Clover Avenue Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$2,347,137
Average List Price
$481
Average Price per Square Foot
30
Properties Sold
71
Average Days on Market
79
Properties for Sale
461 Clover Avenue History
| Date | Value | Agent |
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| 6/16/2026Source: MRED | Active |
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| 6/11/2026Source: MRED | $1,500,000 -3.2% |
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| 6/11/2026Source: MRED | Price Change |
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| 6/6/2026Source: MRED | Active |
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| 6/1/2026Source: MRED | $1,550,000 -1.6% |
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| 6/1/2026Source: MRED | Price Change |
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| 4/27/2026Source: MRED | Active |
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| 4/22/2026Source: MRED | April 22, 2026 |