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Alissa McNicholas

Real Estate Broker
alissa.mcnicholas@compass.com
M: 847-530-3098
O: 847-416-0446

Awards

Ranked in the Top 1.5% of Small Teams Nationwide 
by RealTrends Verified

Ranked Among the Top 18 Small Teams 
in Illinois by RealTrends Verified

Legends Society - Compass Chicagoland

Specialties

Buyer’s Agent, Agent

Education

University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Client Testimonials

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​ ★★★★★
"Alissa was supportive throughout our journey together. Viewing homes together for two years, she always had excellent listening skills and provided expert feedback to help us find our dream home. Alissa knew everything about our local area - from schools and churches to service people and legal/financial resources. Alissa made the process easy and enjoyable. She is there to listen during the stressful moments and to celebrate when it all comes together in the end. She is available long after the deal is done for any questions and referrals. We highly recommend Alissa and her team - they are top notch and above all, trustworthy in the business." - Kimberly

★★★★★
"We found Alissa because she was selling the home we wanted to purchase. She impressed us with her real estate knowledge and business manner that we asked her to be our agent in the sale of our home. She kept us up to date with the market and homes around us which in turn helped us to sell our home in an extremely competitive market. She was wonderful to work with and always extremely responsive."

★★★★★
"Alissa McNicholas is the BEST realtor in the business. We are a transient family, so this is not our first purchase. Alissa went out of her way to find us our dream home. She is sweet, fun, professional and extremely knowledgeable with the area and business. Alissa went above and beyond the call of duty to answer questions and find the resources we were looking for to settle in the area."

★★★★★
"What a great, fluid experience we had working with Alissa! She came as a referral from a good friend during our relocation to the area. We put 100% trust in her to listen and find exactly what we were looking for which resulted in her hitting it out of the park. I've thought many times over the course of the last few months being in our new home how grateful we are to have found her and her expertise in the market. She is a great listener, extremely responsive, knowledgeable and aggressive for her client. We'd work with her again in a heartbeat." - Kevin

★★★★★
"I sold my home through Alissa. She knows the market and who and where the buyers are. She guided me to the right selling price and was always frank and realistic about what it would take to get my home sold in a difficult market for higher-end homes."


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About Alissa

A fourth-generation Lake Forest and Lake Bluff resident, Alissa McNicholas brings a lifelong connection to the communities she serves and a deep understanding of the neighborhoods, schools, and lifestyle that make the North Shore such a special place to call home. Having grown up in Lake Forest and now raising her three sons here with her husband, John, Alissa offers clients a perspective that goes far beyond market statistics and property values.

As a partner with the Baker McNicholas Group, Alissa has built her reputation on providing knowledgeable guidance, thoughtful advocacy, and exceptional service to buyers and sellers throughout Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Her business is driven largely by repeat clients and referrals from family and friends—relationships that reflect the trust she has earned through hard work, professionalism, and consistent results.

Alissa believes that successful real estate representation requires more than simply understanding the market—it requires a genuine knowledge of the community. Her expertise spans neighborhoods throughout Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, including Meadowood, Northmoor, Whispering Oaks, Conway Farms, Onwentsia Gardens, Villa Turicum, Havenwood, King Muir, and many of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods and developments.

Known for her responsiveness, attention to detail, and strategic approach, Alissa helps clients navigate every stage of the real estate process with confidence. Whether assisting a first-time buyer, guiding a growing family to their next home, or helping a longtime resident prepare a property for sale, she combines local insight with skilled negotiation and a commitment to achieving her clients' goals.

For Alissa, real estate is about more than buying and selling homes—it's about helping people find their place within a community she has proudly called home her entire life.

Alissa McNicholas’ Listings

a front view of a house with a yard
a backyard of a house with a yard and outdoor seating
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with fireplace furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and window
a bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a view of front door and entryway with wooden floor
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture a chandelier and a potted plant
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances white cabinets and wooden floor
a large kitchen with a large window and stainless steel appliances
a utility room with stainless steel appliances and cabinets
a kitchen with kitchen island granite countertop a stove a sink a oven and a refrigerator with wooden floor
a dining room with furniture wooden floor and a chandelier
a view of entryway with wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a large window
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a couch
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a fireplace
a living room with furniture fireplace and flat screen tv
a bathroom with a bathtub and window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a mirror and a bathtub
a spacious bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a kitchen with granite countertop a refrigerator stove top oven and sink
a outdoor living space with furniture
a front view of house with garage
a view of outdoor space yard and patio
a view of a patio with chairs and a table
a view of a garden with plants and large trees
a view of a park with slide
a view of a patio with couches and table with wooden floor and fence
a view of a house with a big yard plants and large trees
a front view of a house with a garden
an aerial view of a house with swimming pool and garden
a picture of a park with a white wall
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$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,495,000 | 1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Listed By CompassContingent

$2,495,000

5
Bedrooms
5,725
Square Feet
2.37
Acres

1230 Conway Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,129,000 | 421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Listed By CompassContingent ( Private )

$1,129,000

3
Bedrooms
2,276
Square Feet
0.28
Acres

421 Heather Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

a front view of a house with a yard and garage
a front view of house with yard and green space
a view of livingroom with hardwood floor and window
a view of an empty room with wooden floor fireplace and a window
wooden floor in an empty room
wooden floor fireplace and natural light in room
a kitchen with granite countertop a stove a sink dishwasher a refrigerator and a dining table with wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a sink dishwasher a stove and a oven with wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a sink dishwasher a oven with large countertops and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop counter space a sink and refrigerator
a view of an empty room and window
wooden floor in an empty room with a window
a view of kitchen with wooden floor
a view of an empty room
a bathroom with a sink vanity and mirror
a spacious bathroom with a granite countertop tub sink and mirror
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a utility room with sink dryer and washer
a kitchen with white cabinets
a view of empty room with wooden ceiling
a view of a house with a big yard potted plants and large tree
front view of a house with a garden
a view of backyard with a garden and trees
$924,900 | 130 South Bradford Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Listed By CompassContingent

$924,900

3
Bedrooms
2,663
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

130 South Bradford Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$899,000 | 565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Listed By Compass

$899,000

3
Bedrooms
1,944
Square Feet
0.13
Acres

565 Ryan Place, Lake Forest, IL 60045

a front view of a house with a garden
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
a front view of a house with a lots of flowers
a living room with furniture and a rug
a view of an entryway with wooden floor and a livingroom view
a view of a entryway with furniture and toys
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a rug
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with granite countertop lots of counter top space and stainless steel appliances
a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a open kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a refrigerator a sink and dining table with wooden floor
a living room with furniture fireplace and a window
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture and a book shelf
a bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a utility room with dryer and washer
a bedroom with a bed a chandelier and dresser
a bedroom with a bed and a television
a bathroom with a sink double vanity granite and a mirror
a bathroom with a tub a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bathroom with a double vanity sink and a mirror
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and a cabinets
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and a mirror
a view of entryway with a front door
a front view of house with yard and green space
a view of an house with backyard space and garden
an outdoor space with furniture and umbrella
an outdoor space with furniture and garden
a swimming pool with outdoor seating and yard
a swimming pool with trees in the background
1/38
Listed By CompassContingent

$749,000

4
Bedrooms
2,643
Square Feet
0.33
Acres

28620 Ashford Court, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Alissa McNicholas’ Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a house with a tree

$7,094,000

6
Bedrooms
10,405
Square Feet
3.08
Acres

1717 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$4,800,000 | 910 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$4,800,000

7
Bedrooms
11,986
Square Feet
3.36
Acres

910 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

an aerial view of a house with yard and green space

$4,450,000

6
Bedrooms
7,141
Square Feet
2.06
Acres

570 Lansdowne Lane, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$4,200,000 | 403 North Mayflower Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$4,200,000

5
Bedrooms
7,800
Square Feet
1.55
Acres

403 North Mayflower Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$3,950,000 | 1649 Ravine Terrace, Highland Park, IL 60035

$3,950,000

6
Bedrooms
9,269
Square Feet
1.53
Acres

1649 Ravine Terrace, Highland Park, IL 60035

front view of a house with a garden

$3,750,000

6
Bedrooms
7,761
Square Feet
1.52
Acres

1451 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

a view of a big yard and large trees

$3,585,000

6
Bedrooms
7,405
Square Feet
2.21
Acres

747 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

a front view of a house with a yard

$3,412,797

6
Bedrooms
5,347
Square Feet
0.91
Acres

326 East Witchwood Lane, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

a front view of a house with a yard and trees

$3,200,000

6
Bedrooms
5,347
Square Feet
0.91
Acres

326 East Witchwood Lane, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

front view of house with a yard

$3,200,000

6
Bedrooms
5,637
Square Feet
1.46
Acres

520 Forest Cove Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

a front view of residential houses with yard and trees

$3,100,000

5
Bedrooms
8,000
Square Feet
1.82
Acres

20 Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

a front view of a house with garden

$3,075,000

7
Bedrooms
7,664
Square Feet
0.44
Acres

427 Old Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants

$3,045,000

4
Bedrooms
5,931
Square Feet
0.61
Acres

796 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$2,875,000 | 1019 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$2,875,000

5
Bedrooms
4,823
Square Feet
1.34
Acres

1019 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

a front view of a house with yard and trees

$2,800,000

6
Bedrooms
6,199
Square Feet
1.03
Acres

630 Spruce Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$2,800,000 | 427 Old Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

$2,800,000

6
Bedrooms
7,664
Square Feet
0.44
Acres

427 Old Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

$2,747,500 | 30 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$2,747,500

5
Bedrooms
7,962
Square Feet
5.57
Acres

30 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Past Rentals
$15,000 | 1451 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$15,000

6
Bedrooms
7,761
Square Feet

1451 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

a view of a house with a yard

$5,500

4
Bedrooms
3,776
Square Feet

314 Winchester Court, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$5,300 | 325 Ravine Forest Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$5,300

4
Bedrooms
2,296
Square Feet

325 Ravine Forest Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$5,000 | 1390 Wild Rose Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$5,000

5
Bedrooms
3,063
Square Feet

1390 Wild Rose Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$4,800 | 944 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$4,800

5
Bedrooms
3,526
Square Feet

944 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$4,800 | Undisclosed Address, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$4,800

3
Bedrooms
1,312
Square Feet

Undisclosed Address, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$3,600 | Undisclosed Address, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$3,600

4
Bedrooms
2,300
Square Feet
0.27
Acres

Undisclosed Address, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

$3,400 | 1837 Waxwing Lane, Libertyville, IL 60048

$3,400

5
Bedrooms
3,088
Square Feet

1837 Waxwing Lane, Libertyville, IL 60048

a vase of flowers sitting on a table

$3,200

3
Bedrooms
2,200
Square Feet

147 Finstad Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048

$2,550 | 201 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$2,550

3
Bedrooms
1,000
Square Feet

201 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045