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297 Scott St, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
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Amenities for 297 Scott St
Features
| 2 Floors | Air Conditioning |
| Carpet | Central Air |
| Hardwood Floor | Natural Gas |
| Window Units |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Exterior Type: Combination | Laundry Room |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
| Three Parking Spaces |
Other
| Exterior Type: Vinyl Siding | Roof Type: Asphalt |
| Seven Rooms |
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About 297 Scott St
Property Status: Active | 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! Office Phone: (847) 548-2625 Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 mile away
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 Sep 12 2026.
Lake Forest
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $4,625 |
| October 2024 | $4,868 |
| November 2024 | $4,760 |
| 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 | $3,955 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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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
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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
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
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
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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