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Description
HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY MONDAY, MARCH 30, AT 12 NOON. Rare opportunity for single-level living on coveted Morningside Drive! This exceptional 3,221 sq ft all-brick ranch is set on a picturesque .5-acre lot framed by stately oaks in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods, commonly known as Whispering Oaks. This gem offers spacious living with an updated, open layout and a private backyard oasis. Inside, enjoy solid oak hardwood floors throughout the living room, family room, dining room, and all bedrooms. The rest of the home (including the brightly finished 1,636 sq ft basement), features new white porcelain tile flooring. The eat-in kitchen is updated with white cabinetry, granite countertops, many newer stainless steel appliances (2023 & 2024), a center island, and a planning desk--perfect for everyday living and entertaining. It is wide open to a welcoming family room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and expansive windows overlooking the bluestone patio and huge backyard. The four bedrooms are unusually spacious, and the primary suite offers exceptional closet storage and access to the bluestone patio. Notable upgrades include premium Marvin windows throughout the entire home, a brand new 2025 high-efficiency Carrier furnace and AC, enhanced attic insulation for superior energy efficiency, a new roof and 5 seamless gutters (complete tear-off in 2023). Laundry is currently in the basement with optional hookups in the mudroom. Located in a walkable neighborhood with sidewalks, minutes from Lake Michigan beach access at Fort Sheridan, scenic bike and hiking trails, Metra, Starbucks, and TOP dining options!
Property Highlights
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Living Area SF: 3,221
Garage Size: 2
Attached Garage
Built in 1973
Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
High School: Lake Forest High School
Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
Brick Exterior
One Fireplace
General Information
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sqft: 3,221
County: Lake
High School: Lake Forest High School
Subdivision: Whispering Oaks
Listed By:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
847-295-0700
MRED MLS
MLS ID: 12600284
Room Information
Recreation Room: 33X26
Sitting Room: 9X8
Foyer: 16X7
Mud Room: 11X5
Bedroom 2: 18X15
Bedroom 3: 16X11
Bedroom 4: 16X12
Dining Room: 15X12
Family Room: 20X14
Kitchen: 17X14
Laundry: 10X10
Living Room: 25X16
Primary Bedroom: 21X13
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| Loan Type | FHA 30 Year Fixed | VA 30 year fixed | 30 yr Jumbo |
| Purchase Price | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 |
| Down Payment | $47,250 | $0 | $270,000 |
| Monthly Mortgage Amount | $8,054 | $8,379 | $6,562 |
| Taxes | $1879 | $1879 | $1879 |
| Insurance | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| HOA/Dues/Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly Mortage Insurance | $810 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly Estimated Total | $11,137 | $10,652 | $8,835 |
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