Bring your vision to life in this charming corner-lot retreat, ideally situated across from serene Baker's Lake-a protected Nature Preserve where nothing can ever be built. Enjoy the assurance that your breathtaking views will always remain natural, complete with remarkable sunrises that set the tone for peaceful mornings. This home offers a rare opportunity to customize your dream space in a premier, forever-private setting. While you plan your aesthetic upgrades, enjoy true peace of mind knowing the major mechanicals are already handled: newer furnace, A/C, and water heater (2024), along with a water treatment system (2023). Designed for entertaining, the layout features a partially finished walkout basement and two expansive decks overlooking your private corner lot and preserved lake views. Whether you envision a modern lakeside masterpiece or a cozy sanctuary, the heavy lifting is done-now it's ready for your finishing touch.

*Highest & best offer deadline: Monday 6/1 at 12pm noon.* Don't miss this opportunity to own one of the most unique and beautifully designed homes in all of Forest Lake! With extraordinary attention to detail given to both the exterior construction and interior design, multiple areas of this home will compete to be your favorite. Impressive curb appeal greets guests with a beautiful combination of stone and James Hardie cement fiber siding, metal roof above the bay window, brick paver sidewalk up to the covered front porch and natural earth-tone colors. What a pleasure it is to enter this home with it's absolutely gorgeous architecture and designer finishes in every room! With a color palette that brilliantly contrasts lights and darks, the home feels both warm and classy at the same time. Rich browns of the hardwood floors, sliding barn doors, dining room bar, and catwalk railings wonderfully complement each other along with 9' exposed Douglas Fir ceilings and a barn wood accent wall which adds even more character. The huge cathedral ceiling in the center dining room ties the home together and shares its natural light around every corner. Fabulous custom millwork, casing, trim, and molding in addition to tasteful spot lighting are found throughout. The front family room features a lovely bay window with transom windows above and built-in seat below, wired for surround sound speakers to maintain a clean aesthetic. The flexible office room with beadboard wainscoting could easily be converted into a guest bedroom or other space depending on the barn door orientation. Look forward to cooking in this kitchen every day with its practicality, comforting charm, and incredible rear view! With an exposed wood ceiling, transom window above the stove, center island, solid surface countertops, subway tile backsplash, porcelain ceramic tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, and carefully placed tasteful spotlights, looking out these large bay window makes preparing every meal a pleasure. The stairway upstairs features a lighted alcove for decoration display and the hallway is a beautiful sight of the sliding window shutters and catwalk leading to the master suite. The incredible primary bedroom boasts soaring vaulted ceilings, designer ceiling fan, natural light from both directions and a walk-in closet with window light. The bedroom is complimented by a beautiful bathroom with custom vanity, solid surface counter/sink and a shower with bench and dual sprayers. The second and third bedrooms both have hardwood floors underneath the carpet and share a lovely Jack-and-Jill bathroom with floating vanity, proper tilework and a glass block window. With a back yard like this there is no need to vacation! Whether you can't wait to entertain others or keep it all to yourself, you have everything needed to create unforgettable memories. Lined with mature trees/shrubs and a 6' privacy fence, the open back yard offers plenty of space for playing, a fire pit for late night bonfires, and space to store plenty of toys in the shed. A fantastic Unilock brick paver patio is surrounded by stone seating walls and shaded by mature trees. Additionally, the lovely deck offers an even more intimate space with lattice walls for privacy, a covered gazebo with curtains, and mood setting rope lights. Dual, zoned, high efficiency furnaces and air conditioners. Crawl space offers storage space and is lined for the radon mitigation system. Forest Lake offers the best of everything: award winning Lake Zurich #95 schools, quick commute to shopping, a relaxed unincorporated atmosphere, yet also is a fun community with neighborhood events throughout the year and amenities like lake access, beaches, parks and community center. Recent updates include one furnace (2025), hot water heater (2025), stove/oven (2025), carpeting (2025), washer/dryer (2024), reverse osmosis drinking water system (2024), radon mitigation system (2025). Make Evergreen Heights your forever home!

Seller will entertain any reasonable offer! Recently rehabbed move-in ready 4 bedroom home w/sub-basement in Barrington School District. Gorgeous views of spring fed lake on nearly 1 acre property! Spacious living room w/refinished hardwood floors. New kitchen w/huge quartz island, quartz counter tops, farm style sink, premium stainless steel appliances including double drawer dishwasher, vent hood, newly finished hardwood floors, and canned lighting. Kitchen steps down into family room w/new carpeting, wood burning fireplace w/heat return, and access to patio w/private views of lake. Additional parking pad and shed for cars or to store canoes, kayaks, etcetera. Newly finished English lower level walkout w/4th bedroom, 2nd kitchen, new vinyl flooring, full bath w/tile shower, windows, trim & paint. 2nd level features 3 spacious bedrooms w/new windows and carpeting. Updated hall bath. Large primary bedroom with full bath and closet organizers. Brand New A/C. Furnace is one year old. Roof is 8 years old. Sub-basement was professionally water proofed in 2025. 200 amp electrical outlets in garage. Highly rated Barrington schools. Great location, close to schools, shopping, restaurants, expressways, Metra train. Move in, relax, and enjoy!

Opportunity knocks in Libertyville's beloved Bull Creek neighborhood! Nestled among mature trees, colorful perennial gardens, and peaceful natural surroundings, this well-built home offers great space, a pretty setting, and convenient location. Just minutes from the scenic trails, lake, and recreational amenities of Independence Grove Forest Preserve, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of nature and convenience, along with highly acclaimed Libertyville schools. Inside, timeless features provide an excellent foundation for your personal updates and design ideas. Hardwood floors on both levels. Triple windows provide lots of natural light in the 22' living room. The adjoining dining room offers chair rail and crown molding plus great views of the private yard. The 20' family room showcases a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, beamed ceiling, pegged wood floors and a bay window that captures expansive views of the private grounds. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry with iron hardware, plenty of counters, stainless appliances, including a GE French-door refrigerator, Whirlpool 5-burner gas range, Sharp microwave, Whirlpool dishwasher and a spacious dining area. Main level laundry room doubles as a practical drop zone with cabinetry, utility sink, large closet, wall hooks, and convenient service door to the driveway. Take the hardwood staircase with white risers to the second floor. The generous bedroom sizes are a welcome surprise, while the primary suite features crown molding, a triple-door closet, lighted ceiling fan, and private bath with jetted tub. The immense unfinished basement offers endless possibilities for future living space, complete with a second fireplace, workshop area, and plenty of room for recreation, fitness, hobbies, or storage. The oversized side-loaded two-car garage boasts plenty of storage space. A second garage is ideal for vehicles, yard equipment, bikes, games and supplies. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping, this home presents a rare opportunity to build equity in an outstanding Libertyville location. Bring your decorating ideas and transform this solid home into something truly special!

This Mayfair Victorian showplace is priced to sell! Investors are welcome and encouraged to submit their offers today, as this listing won't last long. The front entry boasts a brand new Victorian style staircase and a sun drenched sitting area. Once inside, you will be delighted by the gorgeous hardwood flooring, elegant wood trim, crown molding, wood doors, the copper fireplace, and the spectacular stained glass windows throughout. This 3 bedroom home also boasts a partially finished basement with storage galore (perfect for working from home or as a recreation room for the kids), an enormous walk in closet in the primary bedroom, and an eat in kitchen. The home sits on an extra large lot and has a fabulous backyard for entertaining. The backyard and the spacious detached two car garage can be accessed by any of the home's three doors. Conveniently located only blocks from the Expressway, the elevated trains, a beautiful park, shopping and restaurants aplenty, this home is a true gem! This house is being sold as is.

Experience a stress-free lifestyle in this expertly crafted updated home, where every detail has been thoughtfully upgraded for style, comfort, and functionality. The stunning entertainer's kitchen was completely gutted and redesigned in 2023, showcasing premium finishes, custom cabinetry, LVP flooring and modern appliances. Hardwood flooring flows throughout the living area and bedrooms, creating a seamless and easy-care aesthetic. The main bathroom was beautifully updated in 2024, while newly designed closets and storage solutions added in 2024 and 2025 in the bedrooms and pantry provide exceptional organization. Extensive electrical and mechanical improvements have been covered providing added peace of mind, including a new HVAC system (2023), updated electrical panel (2023), new light fixtures throughout (2023), completely redone plumbing and ventilation in the laundry room with the washer and dryer installation (2024), a new hot water heater (2026) and sump pump (2026). All this comes with a great area of schools, community parks/pools, and plenty of shopping. This home offers the total package with the quality improvements and all the major updates already completed; it's a turnkey home ready for its next owners to move in and enjoy.

Dramatic entrance, high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors is just the start for this beautiful home featuring 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and a full basement. Extra room off the family room can be an office/den or a craft room. Enjoy your deck during spring summer and fall while bar-be-cueing. High 5 panel garage door allows for high profile vehicles. Bedrooms are spacious and two face the water. Home backs up to the pond and you only have neighbors on one side. The basement is ready for your design and decorating ideas. You home is equipped with 200 amp electrical service and is fully appliance. Your children can walk to school. Close to shopping, highways and amenities. Clubhouse can be rented out for private parties. Enjoy the pool, locker rooms with showers, catch and release fishing, parks, baseball fields, tennis, and volleyball courts. Homeowners are very proactive and sponsor Easter egg hunts, movie nights, golf outings, and various parties.