Real estate for sale in Lake Forest, Illinois
Homes for Sale in Lake Forest, IL
Homes for sale in Lake Forest, IL by neighborhood, price band and home type. Tell us what you want and we send new listings as soon as they list.
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01 / What is listed
Real estate for sale in Lake Forest, IL right now
Homes for sale in Lake Forest, IL numbered 88 in October 2026, with a median list price of $1,984,500 (Realtor.com). Houses for sale in Lake Forest, IL make up most of that count; condos and townhomes are a small share and sell quickly.
The best homes in the busy price bands often go under contract in the first weeks. New-listing alerts get them to you on the day they list.
02 / By neighborhood
Homes for sale in Lake Forest, IL by neighborhood
Homes you find: Historic houses on large lots, ravine homes, a few newer builds
Built: 1870 to 2023
Train: UP-N, downtown
Downtown
Homes you find: Elevator condo buildings and townhomes
Built: 1967 to 2008
Train: UP-N, downtown
Homes you find: Newer subdivisions, townhome communities, new construction
Built: Mostly after 1950
Train: MD-N, Telegraph Rd
Homes you find: Houses, townhomes and condos around a golf club
Built: 1991 to 2006
Train: MD-N, Telegraph Rd
| Area | Homes you find | Built | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Forest | Historic houses on large lots, ravine homes, a few newer builds | 1870 to 2023 | UP-N, downtown |
| Downtown | Elevator condo buildings and townhomes | 1967 to 2008 | UP-N, downtown |
| Villa Turicum | Lakefront estates | 1968 to 2019 | UP-N, downtown |
| West Lake Forest | Newer subdivisions, townhome communities, new construction | Mostly after 1950 | MD-N, Telegraph Rd |
| Conway Farms | Houses, townhomes and condos around a golf club | 1991 to 2006 | MD-N, Telegraph Rd |
Each area page has its own data and listings guide: East Lake Forest, West Lake Forest, Conway Farms and Villa Turicum.
03 / By price
Houses for sale in Lake Forest, IL by price band
Under $1M
Condos, townhomes and some older houses. 29 houses in this band sold in the last six months.
$1M to $2M
The busiest band in town, with 52 sales in six months and only 2 houses for sale on October 21, 2026. Be ready to offer quickly.
$2M to $3M
A balanced band with about four months of supply, more choice and room to negotiate.
$3M and up
Estates on the lake, on ravines and on large wooded lots, with more homes for sale than buyers. See luxury homes for sale in Lake Forest.
Source: Homes by Marco, houses by list price, 6 months to October 21, 2026.
04 / Ranch homes
Ranch homes for sale in Lake Forest, IL
Lake Forest, IL ranch homes for sale are a small share of the market. Most are mid-century homes from the 1950s and 1960s on generous lots, and a few are newer one-level designs.
Ranches on large lots also draw builders, so the good ones sell fast. Our saved search for one-level living includes ranches and two-story homes and townhomes with a first-floor primary suite, so you see every option.
05 / Property types
Property for sale in Lake Forest, IL by type
Condos
What to know: From the $200Ks, mostly near Market Square and the train.
Guide: Lake Forest condos for sale
Townhomes
What to know: Few for sale at any time; HOA dues from about $400 to $1,340 a month.
New construction
What to know: New-build communities and builder lots, mostly west of Route 41.
Luxury and estates
What to know: Lakefront, ravine and historic homes from about $3M.
Guide: Luxury homes in Lake Forest
| Type | What to know | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Condos | From the $200Ks, mostly near Market Square and the train. | Lake Forest condos for sale |
| Townhomes | Few for sale at any time; HOA dues from about $400 to $1,340 a month. | Lake Forest townhomes for sale |
| New construction | New-build communities and builder lots, mostly west of Route 41. | New construction in Lake Forest |
| Luxury and estates | Lakefront, ravine and historic homes from about $3M. | Luxury homes in Lake Forest |
06 / Listing alerts
How new listing alerts work
Send the form with your price range, home type and areas. We set a search that matches, send each new listing by email the day it lists and set showings when you want to see one.
Ready to tour? Our buyers agent in Lake Forest guide explains every step from the first showing to closing.
07 / Questions
Questions about homes for sale in Lake Forest
88 in October 2026, with a median list price of $1,984,500 (Realtor.com). The count changes every week, so ask for new listings by email.
A condo. Older buildings on Western Avenue near the train have sold in the $200Ks and $300Ks.
Yes, but few at a time. Most are mid-century ranches on large lots. We include homes with a first-floor primary suite so you see every one-level option.
West of Route 41, including Conway Farms and the new-build communities. East Lake Forest has mostly older homes.
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