390 S Basswood Rd

$1,650,000
Price
5
Beds
4,077 Sq. Ft.
$405 / Sq. Ft.
4,077
Sq. Ft.
$405
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fabulous 4100 sf all brick Georgian poised on gorgeous oversized lot in popular Onwentsia Gardens neighborhood of East Lake Forest! This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home features all hardwood floors on 1st floor, walnut inlay in the foyer, updated white kitchen, new baths, Kolbe and Kolbe true divided windows, new roof (2023) with copper flashings and gutters! Two story foyer showcases grand staircase, spectacular views of outside in every direction plus new lighting. Generously sized living room is open to...Fabulous 4100 sf all brick Georgian poised on gorgeous oversized lot in popular Onwentsia Gardens neighborhood of East Lake Forest! This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home features all hardwood floors on 1st floor, walnut inlay in the foyer, updated white kitchen, new baths, Kolbe and Kolbe true divided windows, new roof (2023) with copper flashings and gutters! Two story foyer showcases grand staircase, spectacular views of outside in every direction plus new lighting. Generously sized living room is open to the vaulted ceiling, indoor gym with skylights and the dining room giving it that open floor plan today's buyers desire. The shiny and bright white kitchen features quartz and stainless steel appliances, extra large eating area with built-in and fantastic views to the pretty backyard. Large family room adjacent to the kitchen features wood burning fireplace, crown moldings and recessed lighting. Making this home even more appealing is the extra spacious library/6th bedroom and full bath on the first floor! Five very generous size bedrooms on the second floor including spectacular Primary suite complete with new amazing white bath boasting white Copenhagen granite, free standing soaking tub, double vanities and separate shower! Lower level finished with media area, recreation room and play area plus plenty of storage. Beautiful professionally landscaped .57 acre yard, brick paver patio and perennial's galore is perfect for playing or entertaining plus asphalt driveway with paver edging and apron. Noteworthy is the common grounds and landscaping (maintained by the HOA) that surround this yard giving it an extra special look and expansive feel! You can even walk the dedicated open space connected to this yard all the way to Poplar Street and into downtown Lake Forest! 3 car garage and extra large laundry room too! Built by very well respected Gene Martin. Fabulous E Lake Forest location with easy access to town, train, restaurants and parks plus a straight shot down US41 to downtown Chicago. Move right in and experience the popular Lake Forest schools, parks, beaches and amazing restaurants!

Property Details for 390 South Basswood Road

Area
Lake Forest
Township
West Deerfield
Ownership
Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 02:31 AM

Property Details for 390 South Basswood Road

StatusActive
MLS #12458617
Days on Market98
Taxes$19,333 / year
HOA Fees$63 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1986
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,856 SF
CountyLake County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berg Properties
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Building Information for 390 South Basswood Road

Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,856 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,827 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,153

Property Taxes

$1,611

HOA Dues

$63

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Property Information for 390 South Basswood Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Cherokee 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, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Insurance, Other
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Play Room, Game Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sun Room, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Garden
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 24856
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 5290
  • Management Company: Self Managed
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-08-29T13:54:36
  • Photos Count: 24
  • 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: 21X12
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: 13X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X9
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 15X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 21X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 12X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X14
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 27X20
Play Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Play Room
  • Dimensions: 11X11
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 23X16
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 18X11
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 13X11
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 16X14

Property History for 390 South Basswood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12458617

$1,650,000
Aug 6, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12336641

$1,490,000
Apr 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12336641

$1,495,000
Sep 21, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12087271

$1,299,000
Jul 26, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12087271

$1,345,000
Jul 22, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12087271

$1,395,000
Jun 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12087271

$1,475,000
Dec 14, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483055428

$965,000

+0.7% / yr

Dec 14, 2021

Sold

MRED #11264697

$965,000
Dec 10, 2021

Pending

MRED #11264697

Nov 13, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11264697

Nov 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11264697

Nov 12, 2021

Pending

MRED #11264697

Nov 11, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11264697

Nov 6, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11210762

$1,049,000
Nov 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11264697

$999,900
Nov 1, 2021

Pending

MRED #11210762

Sep 25, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11210762

Sep 23, 2021

Pending

MRED #11210762

Sep 23, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11210762

Sep 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11210762

$1,100,000
Aug 30, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11178542

$1,100,000
Aug 4, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11178542

$1,100,000
Jun 27, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #76085119

$833,333
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12458617

$1,650,000
08/06/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12336641

$1,490,000
04/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12336641

$1,495,000
09/21/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12087271

$1,299,000
07/26/2024

Price Change

MRED #12087271

$1,345,000
07/22/2024

Price Change

MRED #12087271

$1,395,000
06/28/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12087271

$1,475,000
12/14/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483055428

$965,000

+0.7% / yr

12/14/2021

Sold

MRED #11264697

$965,000
12/10/2021

Pending

MRED #11264697

11/13/2021

Contingent

MRED #11264697

11/12/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11264697

11/12/2021

Pending

MRED #11264697

11/11/2021

Contingent

MRED #11264697

11/06/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11210762

$1,049,000
11/06/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11264697

$999,900
11/01/2021

Pending

MRED #11210762

09/25/2021

Contingent

MRED #11210762

09/23/2021

Pending

MRED #11210762

09/23/2021

Contingent

MRED #11210762

09/07/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11210762

$1,100,000
08/30/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11178542

$1,100,000
08/04/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11178542

$1,100,000
06/27/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #76085119

$833,333

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

Public Records for 390 South Basswood Road

Taxable ValueLand$104,976Additions$241,318Total$346,294
Tax Record2024$18,744 ($1,562 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,077 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,077 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986CountyLAKEAPN16-05-202-149Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 390 South Basswood Road

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
Cherokee 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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390 South Basswood Road is a single family home for sale in Lake Forest, IL 60045. This property was listed for sale on August 29, 2025 by Berg Properties, it's currently listed at $1,650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 98 days and was last sold on December 14, 2021. This listing's school districts are Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District, Lake Forest School District 67. Nearby schools include Cherokee Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School East and Deer Path Middle School West. 390 South Basswood Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,077 sqft single family home built in 1986.

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