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Highlights
- Stainless appliances
- Granite countertops
- Superb location
- Large living area
- Abundant storage space
- Separate formal dining room
Location
297 Scott St, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
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Amenities for 297 Scott St
Features
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 1+ month |
|---|
About 297 Scott St
| Charming 3 Bed, 2 Bath Single Family in the Heart of Lake Forest | SUPERB LOCATION, just 5 minutes to Lake Forest's downtown shopping & restaurants, the Metra train station, award-winning schools, parks, & the Robert McClory Bike Path. Forest Park Beach on Lake Michigan is only a mile away, & Lake Forest College is easily accessible too. EXTENSIVELY UPDATED since 2023 & freshly painted throughout, this home offers a spacious, functional floor plan: a large living area, a separate formal dining room, & a cook's kitchen with new flooring, granite countertops, & stainless appliances, including a brand-new range & refrigerator. A first floor bedroom & fully renovated full bath make single-level living easy, & the new first floor laundry room with a new washer & dryer adds everyday convenience. Upstairs you'll find two generous bedrooms with new carpeting, new fans, & new window A/C units, plus a loft & a second renovated full bath. Peace of mind comes built in, with a new furnace (2024), new sewer line (2025), new window treatments, & an electronic lock for keyless entry. Outside, enjoy wonderful front & side porches overlooking a shared yard, plus a shared driveway. The lower level offers abundant storage space. This is a tremendous opportunity in an unbeatable location!
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 297 Scott St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 miles away
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.1 miles away
- Distance from transit
- More than 2.7 miles from public transportation
- Priced higher than average
- Some 3-bedrooms here are $400 more than the median rent in this area
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos are available for this address
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 60045 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Lake Forest
3-bedroom apartments at 297 Scott St cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Lake Forest
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $4,625 |
| December 2024 | $4,300 |
| January 2025 | $4,518 |
| February 2025 | $4,787 |
| March 2025 | $4,820 |
| April 2025 | $4,625 |
| May 2025 | $5,010 |
| June 2025 | $4,225 |
| July 2025 | $3,955 |
| August 2025 | $3,757 |
| September 2025 | $3,750 |
| October 2025 | $3,750 |
| January 2026 | $6,175 |
| February 2026 | $5,938 |
| March 2026 | $5,900 |
| April 2026 | $5,946 |
| May 2026 | $5,666 |
| June 2026 | $4,291 |
| July 2026 | $4,337 |
| August 2026 | $3,850 |
| September 2026 | $3,972 |
| October 2026 | $4,160 |
| November 2026 | $4,000 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 297 Scott St
Sheridan Elementary School
1360 n sheridan rd
lake forest, IL, 60045
PK, K-4Public
A
Child Development Center 2700
2700 cavin dr building 2700
great lakes, IL, 60088
PKPublic
Rondout Elementary School
28593 n bradley rd
lake forest, IL, 60045
K-8Public
A
Bannockburn School
2165 telegraph rd
bannockburn, IL, 60015
K-8Public
A+
Green Bay Early Childhood Center
2100 green bay rd
north chicago, IL, 60064
PKPublic
Getting around Lake Forest near 297 Scott St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 297 Scott St, Lake Forest
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within a short drive
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Jewel-Osco
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Heinen's of Lake Bluff
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Sunset Food Mart Inc
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Carlo's Tailoring Shop
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Enaz North Ltd
760 N Western Ave
Valentina
227 E Westminster
Free People
270 Market Sq
Kiddles Bike & Sport
258 Market Sq
Hometown Coffee & Juice
231 E Wisconsin Ave
Starbucks
672 N Western Ave
Dunkin'
620 N Western Ave
Kung Fu Tea
225 E Deerpath
Starbucks
1000 N Westmoreland Rd
White Hart Pub
255 E Illinois Rd
Chief's Pub
502 N Western Ave
Lake Bluff Brewing Co
16 E Scranton Ave
Donellis Pub & Eatry
515 Rockland Rd
Puck' S Pub
205 Waukegan Rd
Donatis Pizza
950 N Western Ave
Visconti Cheese Market & Deli
231 E Wisconsin Ave
Foodstuffs
255 E Westminster
Einstein Bros Bagels
728 N Western Ave
Williams-Sonoma
271 Market Sq
West Park
Triangle Park
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Park
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842 N Western Ave
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