Lake Forest Homes For Sale
Beds
Baths
SqFt
Lot Acres
Beds
Baths
SqFt
Beds
Baths
SqFt
Lake Forest Homes
About Lake Forest in Westlake
Lake Forest is a premier subdivision of roughly 140 custom-built luxury homes along the desirable western end of Westlake, Ohio. This subdivision is located off the north side of Schwartz Rd, 0.3 miles west of Bradley Rd, comprising the streets of Deer Run Ln, Hunters Creek Dr, Lake Forest Dr, Rocky Ridge Dr, Turtle Creek Dr, Waterfall Way, and 13 homes fronting Schwartz Rd.
NEWS FLASH! Phase 5 – the FINAL PHASE – of Lake Forest is now underway, adding 34 large homesites along the west end of Turtle Creek Dr and the north end and newly created cul-de-sac of Rocky Ridge Dr. New home builders include Bennett Builders and Petros Homes.
🏠 Interested in building a new home in Lake Forest? Call or text (440) 628-1321 – Realty Done by Damien Baden. Find out why you should acquire Realty Done’s representation before you visit a builder or model.
Phases 1-4 were built by Hennie Homes, Orley Homes, Petros Homes, Ronald Puzzitello Fine Homes, and Sareth Builders between 1988-2021.
Homes in Lake Forest range from 3,500-6,700 square feet with 3-6 bedrooms and 3.5-5.5+ bathrooms.
The stately facades of these one-of-a-kind homes are adorned with natural stone, brick, and stucco exteriors, featuring a variety of styles including classic colonial, country manor, and Tudor.
These exquisite estates were built with the finest materials and craftsmanship. Interiors include elegant old-world charm details not often found in new homes today. Coveted features include gleaming heated marble and travertine flooring, hardwood flooring, custom architectural millwork, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures, central vac, guest suites, walk-in closets with built-ins, and landscape lighting.
Principal rooms include dramatic two-story foyers with open staircases, large laundry rooms with utility tubs and cabinets, formal dining rooms, formal living rooms and/or private dens, fireplaced great rooms (many are two-story!), and kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, center islands with seating, tile backsplash, food pantries, and dinette area. Spacious owner’s suites (some first floor) feature walk-in closets and en suite bathrooms with dual sinks/vanities, tiled walk-in showers, soaking/jetted tubs, and enclosed commodes. Finished lower levels are complete with bars, wine cellars, media/theater rooms, and exercise rooms.
Attached side entry garages maximize curb appeal, accommodating 3-4 cars.
Generously sized homesites measure 100-125′ wide and range from 0.35 to 1.5+ acres.
Some lots have treed backyards.
Outdoor living is enhanced with lush landscaping, covered living areas, fire pits, custom patios and/or decks, and even in-ground pools.
The entrance to Forest Lake Dr has a landscaped bed with burgundy brick signage. In the center of the street is a landscaped divided median with hedging, a decorative guard station, and antique-style triple-globe streetlights.
Its streets are enhanced by lantern-style street lights, street trees, and curbs and sidewalks on both sides of the street.
Mail is conveniently delivered to individual mailboxes at the end of each driveway. Most homes have custom masonry mailboxes, further enhancing curb appeal.
There is no HOA for homes in Phases 1-4 of Lake Forest. However, the absence of an HOA does not infer that this community is anything but impeccable. In fact, Lake Forest is one of the most stunning developments in all of Westlake!
There is an HOA for Phase 5 homes, with annual dues of $250.
Lake Forest is connected to Country Club Estates via Walnut Point Dr and Hunters Creek Dr.
In addition to the adjoining Country Club Estates, comparable Westlake communities include Devonshire Estates and The Estates.
Browse other luxury homes for sale in Westlake, Ohio or if you want to build, new construction in Westlake, Ohio.
📲To buy or sell a Lake Forest home, call (440) 628-1321 – Realty Done by Damien Baden, eXp Realty®.
Interested in buying or selling a home here? Get a FREE updated closing report of available and recently sold homes below.
Location & Nearby Amenities
Lake Forest subdivision is located off the north side of Schwartz Rd, 0.3 miles west of Bradley Rd. This western section of Westlake that borders Avon is a quiet, residential area of high-end single-family home subdivisions nestled amongst parks, pastures and golf courses.
The community is ideally situated 1.3 miles south of I-90 – far enough away to evade interstate congestion and traffic noise, but still accessible in less than 10 minutes.
Boaters will feel right at home at The Cleveland Yachting Club (CYC) – one of the oldest and most prestigious yachting clubs in the nation. Home to more than 300 sail and powerboats, CYC is known for its beautiful setting, first-class facilities and family-friendly atmosphere. CYC is located on its own island at the mouth of Rocky River, nine miles west of downtown Cleveland.
Or if you desire a day at the beach, Huntington Beach on Lake Erie is only 14 mins away!
Lake Forest is less than 10 minutes from Crocker Park—the best shopping on the west side of Cleveland—a sprawling open-air collection of restaurants, retail, entertainment & leisure. Additional retail and dining is available at Avon Commons.
There are several private clubs nearby: Lakewood Country Club is just 4 min away on Bradley, Avon Oaks Country Club is 6 min north, and Westwood Country Club is 17 min east.
If you’re a golfer, Lake Forest is less than 15 minutes from an array of courses: 5 min to Hilliard Lakes, 7 min to Meadowood and Red Tail, 9 min to Bob-O-Link Golf Course, 12 min to Sweetbriar, and 13 min to Springvale and North Olmsted Golf Club.
Just around the corner from the community is Bradley Nature Park – a 20-acre park located on Bradley Road just south of Hilliard Blvd. The park features a sledding hill, a tot playground, a pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a nature trail and restroom facilities.
The city of Westlake has a very clean and modern Recreation Center. The 86-acre outdoor complex includes 2 baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, fishing pond with dock, playground, gazebo, picnic area, paved outdoor trail, and plenty of green space for your enjoyment. Inside the facility, there’s a 13,500 square foot fitness room, 2 group exercise rooms, 2 high school-sized regulation basketball courts, cycling studio, elevated rubber running track, locker rooms with saunas, childcare, and community/conference/class/craft rooms. The indoor aquatics center houses 5 pools including a lap pool, a diving well, a children’s play pool, a lazy river, and slides.
The city pool, Westlake Aquatic Center, located in Clague Park offers five bodies of water for all ages: slide plunge pool, lazy river, activity pool, splash pad, and the main pool with diving board, climbing wall and lap area.
Westlake’s top-rated public schools are all nearby: 8 min to Westlake High School; 9 min to Elementary, Intermediate and Lee Burneson Middle School.
Local private schooling is available at esteemed institutions like Magnificat High School, a Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school located in Rocky River (17 min); Lake Ridge Academy, an esteemed K-12 co-educational college preparatory school in the neighboring suburb of North Ridgeville (19 min); St. Edward High School, a private Roman Catholic high school in Lakewood (23 min); St. Ignatius High School, a private Roman Catholic, Jesuit high school in Ohio City (24 min).
Driving Distances
- I-90 & Crocker Rd – 6 min
- I-90 & Nagel Rd – 9 min
- I-480 – 10 min
- I-80/Turnpike – 12 min
- Westlake Recreation Center – 7 min
- Crocker Park – 7 min
- USPS North Westlake – 8 min
- Avon Commons – 9 min
- Great Northern Mall – 12 min
- Cleveland Hopkins Airport – 20 min
- Downtown Cleveland – 25 min
- SouthPark Mall – 28 min
- Montrose/Fairlawn – 43 min
Lake Forest Sales History
| Close Date | Close/Sold Price | Address | City | Zip | Beds | Baths (full/half) | Above-Grade Sqft | Acres | Year Built | Garage |
| 04/02/2025 | $1,800,000 | 3164 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44,145 | 5 | 6 (5/1) | 4,260 | 0.47 | 2024 | 3 |
| 06/10/2024 | $1,255,000 | 3047 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44145 | 5 | 7 (5/2) | 5,412 | 0.44 | 1998 | 4 |
| 06/05/2024 | $678,000 | 30892 Schwartz Rd | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 3 (2/1) | 2,251 | 0.47 | 2024 | 2 |
| 09/14/2023 | $1,650,000 | 2896 Rocky Ridge Dr | Westlake | 44145 | 5 | 6 (5/1) | 4,850 | 0.5 | 2006 | 3 |
| 04/28/2023 | $1,050,000 | 2844 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 5 (3/2) | 3,700 | 0.43 | 2013 | 3 |
| 12/15/2022 | $495,000 | 31586 Schwartz Rd | Westlake | 44145 | 5 | 5 (4/1) | 3,670 | 0.35 | 1998 | 3 |
| 10/17/2022 | $825,000 | 2898 Forest Lake Dr | Westlake | 44145 | 5 | 5 (4/1) | 4,155 | 0.75 | 1996 | 3 |
| 05/31/2022 | $900,000 | 2887 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 6 (5/1) | 4,000 | 0.42 | 2013 | 3 |
| 04/05/2022 | $1,550,000 | 31562 Turtle Creek | Westlake | 44145 | 5 | 7 (5/2) | 4,970 | 1.3 | 2005 | 4 |
| 01/29/2022 | $590,000 | 31570 Deer Run Ln | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 5 (4/1) | 3,969 | 0.6 | 1989 | 3 |
| 01/06/2022 | $715,000 | 2803 Forest Lake Dr | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 4 (3/1) | 3,795 | 0.42 | 1997 | 3 |
| 11/03/2021 | $960,000 | 3059 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 6 (4/2) | 5,115 | 0.44 | 2002 | 3 |
| 11/01/2021 | $1,130,000 | 3171 Forest Lake Dr | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 5 (4/1) | 3,857 | 0.46 | 2014 | 3 |
| 08/06/2021 | $1,150,000 | 2915 Rocky Ridge Dr | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 8 (5/3) | 5,490 | 0.65 | 2002 | 3 |
| 05/21/2021 | $750,000 | 3109 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 5 (3/2) | 3,428 | 0.5 | 2011 | 3 |
| 01/15/2021 | $725,000 | 2979 Forest Lake Dr | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 5 (4/1) | 3,841 | 0.54 | 1995 | 4 |
| 12/20/2020 | $495,000 | 31008 Schwartz Rd | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 3 (2/1) | 2,746 | 0.35 | 2017 | 3 |
| 12/04/2020 | $800,000 | 3100 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 6 (5/1) | 3,860 | 0.46 | 1997 | 3 |
| 09/03/2020 | $485,000 | 2794 Forest Lake Dr | Westlake | 44145 | 5 | 3 (2/1) | 3,557 | 0.47 | 1994 | 4 |
| 08/28/2020 | $711,450 | 3028 Forest Lake | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 5 (4/1) | 5,034 | Not listed | 1991 | 3 |
| 04/20/2020 | $690,000 | 3040 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 5 (4/1) | 4,263 | 0.42 | 1997 | 3 |
| 04/03/2020 | $615,000 | 2883 Forest Lake Dr | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 5 (4/1) | 4,100 | 0.41 | 1994 | 3 |
| 03/26/2020 | $522,500 | 3132 Waterfall Way | Westlake | 44145 | 4 | 4 (3/1) | 3,872 | 0.44 | 1990 | 3 |
Request an updated list of recently sold homes, text “Lake Forest 44145” to 440-530-7052.
Receive Your Free Community Report
Would you like to receive an up-to-date sales and closing report for Lake Forest in Westlake, OH? Even if you’d like to expand your search outside this development and include all Westlake School District homes within this price range, reach out now by texting “Lake Forest 44145″ to 440-530-7052. You can expect your personalized sales and closing report by the next business day, if not sooner.
To find out more about buying or selling a house in Lake Forest, contact us here today or call/text (440) 628-1321
Some Of Our Favorite Westlake Developments
If you’re searching for homes for sale in Westlake, you’ll find a variety of phenomenal properties within the communities below (tap the following links to visit community pages):
