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4 beds2,936 sqft
777 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Est: $7,069/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.6 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$374/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 5PM. Move-in-ready Colonial in an incredible Whispering Oaks location within the Cherokee Elementary School district. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and exceptional privacy, this four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 2,936 square feet above grade, plus a finished basement. Hardwood floors extend through much of the first floor. The gracious living room features a fireplace and custom...MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 5PM. Move-in-ready Colonial in an incredible Whispering Oaks location within the Cherokee Elementary School district. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and exceptional privacy, this four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 2,936 square feet above grade, plus a finished basement. Hardwood floors extend through much of the first floor. The gracious living room features a fireplace and custom built-ins, while the formal dining room provides ample space for holiday gatherings. The white kitchen includes granite countertops, a Wolf range, newer Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, and breakfast-bar seating. An adjoining breakfast room opens to the spacious family room addition, where a vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, and multiple sets of French doors fill the space with natural light and connect the interior to the yard. A well-designed mudroom with built-in storage and a powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, including a generously sized primary bedroom. The finished basement provides additional recreation space and plenty of storage. Outside, the paver patio overlooks a quiet, park-like yard surrounded by mature arborvitae and layered plantings. Major improvements include a new roof in 2023, Renewal by Andersen windows in 2021, two newer furnaces, and one central air unit replaced in 2024. Additional features include two-zone heating and cooling, lawn irrigation, backyard storm drainage connected to the city storm sewer, and an oversized two-car garage. Walk to Cherokee Elementary and the train, with easy access to downtown Lake Forest and Route 41.

Listing Agents

  1. Alissa McNicholas

    Alissa McNicholas

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (847) 530-3098

    M: (847) 530-3098

  2. Lori Baker

    Lori Baker

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (847) 863-1791

    M: (847) 863-1791

12 days on Market
Last updated: 09/18/2026 12:19 PM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12749840

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Property Information for 777 Cherokee Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,680 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Subdivision: Whispering Oaks
  • Township: West Deerfield
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
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: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Breakfast Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 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, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 89x263x128x220
  • Other Structures: None
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Cement Siding
  • Construction: Cedar, Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Flood Zone: No
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-09-04T16:08:49
  • Photos Count: 36
  • Habitable Residence: Yes
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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: 23X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 29X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 19X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X15
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 25X25
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 17X13

Property History for 777 Cherokee Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #144581796

$797,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #144581796

$797,500

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

Public Records for 777 Cherokee Road

Taxable ValueLand$122,004Additions$176,042Total$298,046
Tax Record2024$16,448 ($1,371 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,936 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,271 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961CountyLAKEAPN16-04-409-020

Schools near 777 Cherokee 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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