916 Oakwood Ave

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$785,000
Price
3
Beds
1,856 Sq. Ft.
$423 / Sq. Ft.
1,856
Sq. Ft.
$423
per Sq. Ft.
Contingent
Contingent
front view of a house with a yard

Description

916 Oakwood Ave. In-town convenience with a residential feel. Award winning schools, a 6-minute drive to Forest Park Beach, excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, the express train to Chicago, and iconic West Park - all just around the corner. This gracious and lovingly maintained home features 3 bedrooms, one full bath upstairs, and one full bath on the main floor. The spacious kitchen pairs beautifully with its large eat in area while a separate dining room serves as the perfect backdrop for...916 Oakwood Ave. In-town convenience with a residential feel. Award winning schools, a 6-minute drive to Forest Park Beach, excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, the express train to Chicago, and iconic West Park - all just around the corner. This gracious and lovingly maintained home features 3 bedrooms, one full bath upstairs, and one full bath on the main floor. The spacious kitchen pairs beautifully with its large eat in area while a separate dining room serves as the perfect backdrop for entertaining guests. The bright sunroom with its southern facing windows offers a tranquil retreat. The front entrance contains a welcoming foyer alongside a living room furnished with built in shelving, a bay window, and French doors leading to the den which could easily double for entertainment or a home office. Upstairs, discover three light-filled bedrooms, a spacious linen closet, and a stunning full bathroom with eye catching black and white tiles. The basement is partially finished, with newer washer, dryer, furnace and hot water heater. Outside is a beautifully maintained lawn with mature plantings and a backyard that provides privacy. Schedule your showing today! The property has a lead water service line that may be required to be replaced by the City of Lake Forest in the future.

Property Details for 916 Oakwood Avenue

Area
Lake Forest
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 11:56 AM

Property Details for 916 Oakwood Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12514172
Days on Market17
Taxes$9,862 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,795 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 916 Oakwood Avenue

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,795 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,701 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,879

Property Taxes

$822

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 916 Oakwood Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Sheridan 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, Yes
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: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer, Mud Room, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Oven
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 136
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Stucco
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1856
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-11-10T22:35:28
  • Photos Count: 21
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 11X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 18X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X15
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 6X13
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 4X6
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 11X12

Property History for 916 Oakwood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12514172

—
Nov 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12514172

$785,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Contingent

MRED #12514172

—
11/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12514172

$785,000

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

Public Records for 916 Oakwood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$82,229Additions$98,683Total$180,912
Tax Record2024$8,989 ($749 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,856 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,856 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910CountyLAKEAPN12-28-311-014

Schools near 916 Oakwood Avenue

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sheridan Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Deer Path Middle School East
Public - 5 to 6
Deer Path Middle School West
Public - 7 to 8
Lake Forest High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sheridan Elementary School
PublicPK 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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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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