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Lake Forest
Real Estate

The Crown Jewel of the North Shore

Lake Forest is widely considered the most prestigious address on the North Shore — a stunningly beautiful city of historic estates, world-class architecture, elite private schools, and a perfectly preserved Market Square downtown. With direct Metra access, Lake Michigan beaches, and an unmatched sense of history and elegance, Lake Forest is truly in a class of its own.

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$1,400,000Avg Home Price
$4,200/moMedian Rent
19,400Population
45Median Age
Walk Score
45
Car-Dependent
Score: 45 / 100
Bike Score
42
Bikeable
Score: 42 / 100
Transit Score
48
Some Transit
Score: 48 / 100

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Market Square — National Historic Landmark
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff High Schools
Metra Union Pacific North line
Lake Michigan beaches and ravines
Home to elite prep schools
Lake Forest High School
★★★★★ 5/5
Deer Path Middle School
★★★★★ 5/5
Sheridan Elementary
★★★★★ 5/5

Ratings based on GreatSchools data

🍽 South Gate Cafe
🍽 Deer Path Inn
🍽 Egg Harbor Cafe
🍽 Deerpath Grill
🌿 Lake Forest Beach
🌿 Deerpath Park
🌿 Forest Park Beach
Price Range
$600,000 – $10,000,000+
Typical home prices
Best For
Luxury and ultra-luxury buyers, legacy estate seekers, history lovers
Ideal buyer profile
Average Rent
$4,200/mo
Median monthly rent

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Sasha Hemmer specializes in North Shore and Chicagoland real estate. With her background in mortgage, title, and real estate — she brings a unique advantage to every transaction.

Sasha Hemmer | REALTOR®
Baird & Warner Highland Park
579 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
📞 224-326-3710
✉ sasha@elitechicagohomes.com
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