1161 Gavin Ct

$2,799,000
Price
5
Beds
10,342 Sq. Ft.
$271 / Sq. Ft.
10,342
Sq. Ft.
$271
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stunning Lake Forest Estate - Over 10,000 Sq Ft on 1.85 Private Acres Set on a serene 1.85-acre lot backing to a tranquil pond, this extraordinary estate offers over 10,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, ideal for comfort, functionality, and multi-generational living. The home features 7 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, and a fully finished basement. A standout feature is the private in-law suite, complete with its own entrance, full kitchen, master bedroom suite,...Stunning Lake Forest Estate - Over 10,000 Sq Ft on 1.85 Private Acres Set on a serene 1.85-acre lot backing to a tranquil pond, this extraordinary estate offers over 10,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, ideal for comfort, functionality, and multi-generational living. The home features 7 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, and a fully finished basement. A standout feature is the private in-law suite, complete with its own entrance, full kitchen, master bedroom suite, office, dining room, family room, and private patio-perfect for extended family or long-term guests. The main residence offers a gourmet kitchen, open-concept layout, cathedral ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a spacious second-floor laundry room. The finished basement includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a dedicated exercise room. Additional features include a 4-car garage and beautifully landscaped grounds that provide privacy, scenic views, and generous space for outdoor entertaining. Located within the highly-rated Lake Forest School District 67 and Lake Forest High School District 115, this property is served by Cherokee Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School, and Lake Forest High School. This is a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind estate that seamlessly blends elegance, practicality, and expansive living in one of Lake Forest's most sought-after locations.

Property Details for 1161 Gavin Court

Area
Lake Forest
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
4.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 05:20 PM

Property Details for 1161 Gavin Court

StatusActive
MLS #12406224
Days on Market160
Taxes$32,018 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1998
Lot Size1.85 AC / 80,586 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 1161 Gavin Court

Stories-Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size1.85 AC / 80,586 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,499 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,831

Property Taxes

$2,668

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1161 Gavin Court

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School District: 115
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Lake, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Exercise Room, Great Room, Mud Room, Study, Sun Room, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 5.3
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 139.78X388.07X249.3X491.77
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick, Synthetic Stucco
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 10342
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 4
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X20
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X18
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 12X19
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X21
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X24
Study Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Study
  • Dimensions: 12X22
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 8X10
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 16X34
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 12X26
Great Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Dimensions: 17X21
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 40X42
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 9X17

Property History for 1161 Gavin Court

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12406224

$2,799,000
Jun 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12406224

$2,750,000
Jun 27, 2025

Sold

MRED #12363998

$1,475,000
Jun 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903946831

$1,475,000

+1.3% / yr

May 28, 2025

Pending

MRED #12363998

May 28, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12363998

May 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12363998

$1,500,000
Feb 15, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11145612

$1,695,000
Sep 17, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11145612

$1,499,000
Aug 20, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11145612

$1,540,000
Jul 6, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11145612

$1,690,000
Jul 5, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11145612

$1,590,000
Jan 14, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09269324

$2,389,000
Jun 26, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09269324

$2,399,000
Oct 3, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #369779738

$1,268,250
Jul 16, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08388502

$1,350,000
Jul 8, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08388502

$1,350,000
Jun 26, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08326457

$1,399,000
Apr 26, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08326457

$1,499,000
Apr 3, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08235200

$1,575,000
Dec 14, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08235200

$1,695,000
May 16, 2011

Cancelled

MRED #07561185

$1,625,000
Jun 21, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07561185

$1,795,000
Mar 19, 2009

Cancelled

MRED #07023786

$2,195,000
Sep 15, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #07023786

$2,395,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2025

Price Change

MRED #12406224

$2,799,000
06/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12406224

$2,750,000
06/27/2025

Sold

MRED #12363998

$1,475,000
06/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903946831

$1,475,000

+1.3% / yr

05/28/2025

Pending

MRED #12363998

05/28/2025

Contingent

MRED #12363998

05/27/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12363998

$1,500,000
02/15/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11145612

$1,695,000
09/17/2021

Price Change

MRED #11145612

$1,499,000
08/20/2021

Price Change

MRED #11145612

$1,540,000
07/06/2021

Price Change

MRED #11145612

$1,690,000
07/05/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11145612

$1,590,000
01/14/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09269324

$2,389,000
06/26/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09269324

$2,399,000
10/03/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #369779738

$1,268,250
07/16/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08388502

$1,350,000
07/08/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08388502

$1,350,000
06/26/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08326457

$1,399,000
04/26/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08326457

$1,499,000
04/03/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08235200

$1,575,000
12/14/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08235200

$1,695,000
05/16/2011

Cancelled

MRED #07561185

$1,625,000
06/21/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07561185

$1,795,000
03/19/2009

Cancelled

MRED #07023786

$2,195,000
09/15/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #07023786

$2,395,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1161 Gavin Court

Taxable ValueLand$171,822Additions$361,293Total$533,115
Tax Record2024$31,996 ($2,666 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt7,025 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,025 SqFtStories2Lot Size80,586 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998CountyLAKEAPN16-06-402-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1161 Gavin Court

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Everett Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Deer Path Middle School East
Public5 to 6

Deer Path Middle School West
Public7 to 8

Lake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1161 Gavin Court is a single family home for sale in Lake Forest, IL 60045. This property was listed for sale on June 28, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL, it's currently listed at $2,799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 160 days and was last sold on June 27, 2025. This listing's school districts are Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District, Lake Forest School District 67. Nearby schools include Everett Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School East and Deer Path Middle School West. 1161 Gavin Court is a 5-bed, 8-bath, 10,342 sqft single family home built in 1998.

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