Lake Forest Homes for Sale near the Lake

Discover homes near the lake for sale and real estate in the surrounding Lake Forest IL area.

For more information on all homes near the lake for sale and real estate listings, view the Lake Forest IL property listings below for all details. If you’d like to tour or just want more information, you can request a tour or request more information from the property listing. We will give you the advantage in your home search by providing you with market trends, price per sq ft, comparable sales in the area, and other metrics, just let us know how we can help!

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To view homes for sale near Lake Michigan in Lake Forest, contact the Burling Square Group - Your North Shore Chicago Real Estate Experts! To view all North Shore Chicago area homes for sale, visit North Shore Chicago Real Estate and Homes for Sale. You can also get helpful real estate and community information by reading our North Shore Chicago community guide or our blog. You can also search for homes by North Shore Chicago High School Districts.

If you're thinking about buying a home soon, check out our buyer's guide to learn more about the process. Maybe you need to sell your current home before buying your next home? Review our seller's guide to get started. 

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Lake Forest Homes for Sale near Lake - Lake Forest IL December 3, 2023
15
Listed
71
Avg. DOM
$396.65
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$1,100,000
Med. List Price
15 Properties

Thinking about buying a home or selling your current home? Connect with a Burling Square Group real estate agent today by calling or texting us at 312.468.2669. We look forward to hearing from you!

Explore the Benefits of Living near Lake Michigan in Lake Forest

Ask any North Shore Chicago residents why they moved where they did. You’ll get answers about nightlife and proximity to downtown Chicago. But most of all, they’ll tell you they love the beach. North Shore Chicago and Lake Forest has beaches all along Lake Michigan. There are so many benefits to living near a gorgeous body of water like Lake Michigan.

Physical Activity

It’s a no-brainer. If you’re within walking distance to Lake Michigan, you’ll be more motivated to get moving. Swimming is permitted on many local beaches during the summer. Residents can enjoy nice long walking trails along their local beaches. Leashed dogs are allowed as well.

If you’re looking for unique ways to exercise, North Shore Chicago has that too. Glencoe Beach in Glencoe has yoga classes, sand volleyball, and beach fitness classes. Get moving and enjoy the waves!

Escape into Nature

As lovely as Chicago is, sometimes you want to get away from all the noise. Living near Lake Michigan in Lake Forest means you can always escape into nature. There are many small beaches that allow residents to reflect. Take a step away from the big city and breathe in the fresh air.

Lake Forest’s residents love Clark Street Beach when they need a breather. Clean water, walking trails, and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan keep visitors coming back. During off-peak times, the beach is quiet. 

Connect with Community

A body of water as beautiful as Lake Michigan brings people together. Many North Shore residents are within walking distance of their local beach. It’s easy to make friends with neighbors while you both enjoy visiting Lake Michigan.

Neighbors can meet up and get to know one another using local facilities at the beach.

Find a Lake Forest Real Estate Agent

Jake McClure is a licensed real estate broker, REALTOR, and the group leader of the Burling Square Group - Your Lake Forest Real Estate Experts! Burling Square Group is a division within Fulton Grace Realty. Contact Burling Square Group today to get your home search started!