
427 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
What This House Offers
Rarely available,this East Lake Forest spacious rental is move-in ready with many updates! Tucked behind beautifully restored historic estate gates and... gatehouse,this home is perfectly located in close proximity to Lake Forest beach,shopping and dining in downtown Lake Forest,and Metra train. The wooded ravine setting provides wonderful privacy and dramatic ever-changing seasonal views on an acre of property. The renovations include laundry and mudroom,all new landscaping,designer selected interior paint colors,many bathroom updates from vanities to tile to faucets,water heater,roof,and kitchen appliances. The master suite features a fireplace,walk-in closet,and marble bathroom with separate shower,soaking tub,and double vanity. Additional amenities include three additional bedrooms with two full bathrooms,an attached two car garage,and a finished lookout lower level with rec room,office,full bath,and storage. Don't miss this one! Landlord seeking 24 month minimum,move-in 9/1. MLS# MRD12668478
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Unit
- $9,000 / month
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3566 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
Community Features
- Garages
427 N Sheridan Rd is a single-family home for rent in Lake Forest, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Garage
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Cats
- Cats Allowed
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Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2017
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 4 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- Mud Room
- Home Office
- Dining Room
- 3566 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
- Dual Sinks
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Basement
- Finished Basement
- Natural lighting in basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
Schools
- Sheridan Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Lake Michigan Water
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2026-09-01
- 24 Month Lease Term
- Rent includes water, scavenger, lawn care, snow removal
Community Details
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
- Limit on the number of pets
- Pet Deposit Required
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Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active80 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Deer Path Middle School East
Grades K-5
Public
Sheridan Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Deer Path Middle School West
Grades 6-8
Public
School of St. Mary
Grades PK-8
Private
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Grades 9-12
Private
Lake Forest High School
Grades 9-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Lake Forest College
Walk: 1 min (0.1 mi)
Coll. of Lake Co., Lakeshore
Drive: 16 min (8.9 mi)
Coll. of Lake Co., Southlake
Drive: 19 min (9.5 mi)
Discover Southeast Lake County, Lake Forest, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 427 N Sheridan Rd proximity to Lake Forest Plaza, Deerpath Plaza, and Market Square. Lake Forest Plaza is 0.8 miles away, and Deerpath Plaza is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 427 N Sheridan Rd has limited public transit, including 5 transit stops within 4.5 miles. Transit options include Lake Forest Station (Up-North) and Fort Sheridan Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 427 N Sheridan Rd are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve, Skokie River Nature Preserve, and Mellody Farm Nature Preserve.
Airports
Living in Southeast Lake County provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 37 minutes from 427 N Sheridan Rd. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 37.2 miles away.
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