Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,592 sqft
37 Forest Hills Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.99 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$277/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

An amazing opportunity to own this stately home set on a serene .99 acre lot. This exceptional residence offers endless potential to make it truly your own. You'll be immediately impressed upon entering the grand oval foyer, featuring a stunning, welcoming open staircase. From there, enjoy views into the spacious step down living room anchored by a beautiful gas fireplace. The ornate crown moldings add to the tremendous character of the room. The elegant formal dining room, located just off the kitchen,...An amazing opportunity to own this stately home set on a serene .99 acre lot. This exceptional residence offers endless potential to make it truly your own. You'll be immediately impressed upon entering the grand oval foyer, featuring a stunning, welcoming open staircase. From there, enjoy views into the spacious step down living room anchored by a beautiful gas fireplace. The ornate crown moldings add to the tremendous character of the room. The elegant formal dining room, located just off the kitchen, showcases lavish crown molding and a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. The expansive kitchen features a generous island and a bright breakfast area, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The family room is also nicely sized, providing additional comfortable living space as well as a wet bar and cozy wood burning fireplace with a gas start. There are sliding glass doors from the family room to the yard. The home offers five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The primary suite is generously proportioned and includes a massive private bath. There is a 1st floor laundry room with a wash tub and access to the yard.. The finished basement adds even more living and recreational space and features a half bath with a brand new vanity. You will appreciate the basement kitchen! There is very generous storage space with a walk in attic and a walk in crawl. Recent improvements include a new basement bathroom vanity installed in 2025, exterior painting completed in 2024, new steps added in the back laundry room from the den in 2024, and tuckpointing completed the same year. A new living room fireplace with an electric starter was added in 2023. In 2022, the home received new basement windows along with professional leak repair by U. S. Waterproofing, as well as a new dishwasher. The bluestone front walk and porch were completed in 2018, outdoor lamps were installed in 2010, and the roof along with a wide gutter upgrade was completed in 2008. There is a natural gas line to the grill. There is also a in home security system. The backyard is truly the jewel of this property-nearly an acre of peaceful beauty that will soon burst into a symphony of blooming flowers.

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    • Listed by: Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy 847.845.6444 mogrady@bhhschicago.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    Listing closed: 06/10/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12625492

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    Property Information for 37 Forest Hills Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $16,878 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Bluff
    • Subdivision: Wimbledon Estates
    • Township: Shields
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1968
    • Lot Size: 0.99 AC / 43,124 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Lake Bluff Middle School
    • High School District: 115
    • High School: Lake Forest High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Finished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1580
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Storage, Bonus Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1580
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1580
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 192x216x206x217
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1580.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 3592
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2026-04-22T21:26:33
    • Photos Count: 52
    • OpenHouse Count: 5
    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: 19X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 11X7
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 29X15
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 15X15
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 45X16
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 15X12

    Property History for 37 Forest Hills Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 10, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12625492

    $995,000
    Apr 27, 2026

    Pending

    MRED #12625492

    Apr 27, 2026

    Contingent

    MRED #12625492

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/10/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12625492

    $995,000
    04/27/2026

    Pending

    MRED #12625492

    04/27/2026

    Contingent

    MRED #12625492

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    Public Records for 37 Forest Hills Road

    Taxable ValueLand$76,389Additions$202,875Total$279,264
    Tax Record2025$17,244 ($1,437 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,592 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,530 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968Year Renovated1968CountyLAKEAPN12-20-409-010

    Schools near 37 Forest Hills Road

    This home is within Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Private - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lake Bluff Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    Lake Bluff Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Lake Forest High School
    Public9 to 12

    Forest Bluff School
    PrivatePK to 8

    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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