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Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,750 sq ftLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Krystal Feinstein• Baird & Warner
Bought with Dawn Kasten• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Julio Cruz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 28529 W Treetop Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12570525
May 25, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
May 24, 2026
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2026
Price Changed
*
Apr 24, 2026
Relisted (Active)
—
Apr 11, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Mar 19, 2026
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12307838
Apr 14, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$163,500
$139/sq ft
Mar 29, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Mar 25, 2025
Listed (Active)
$160,000
$136/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08400918
Aug 15, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$66,500
$57/sq ft
Jul 24, 2013
Contingent
—
Jul 22, 2013
Listed (New)
$64,900
$55/sq ft
+7
LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE LANE FROM THE FOREST PRESERVE, AND FEATURING TWO LOTS, THIS ALMOST 1200 SQUARE FOOT RANCH HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY FOR DECADES. FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT, BIG KITCHEN, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM. COULD USE UPDATING BUT VERY CLEAN. NEWER CENTRAL AIR (2007), FURNACE (2002), ROOF (2005), WELL AND SEPTIC WERE BOTH REPLACED IN 1996. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD, LAKE RIGHTS. CONVENTIONAL OR CASH ONLY. SOLD AS-IS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,963 (−12.5%)
$7,277 + $52,828
$60,105
2024
$3,387 (+13.8%)
$7,277 + $52,828
$60,105
2023
$2,976 (−18.0%)
$6,739 + $51,017
$57,756
2022
$3,628 (+2.3%)
$6,349 + $42,159
$48,508
2021
$3,546 (+0.5%)
$4,485 + $44,373
$48,858
2020
$3,529 (+4.0%)
$4,228 + $41,826
$46,054
2019
$3,395 (+61.0%)
$3,997 + $39,536
$43,533
2018
$2,108 (+5.9%)
$5,734 + $23,310
$29,044
2017
$1,990 (+1.4%)
$5,734 + $23,310
$29,044
2016
$1,963 (+5.6%)
$5,300 + $21,545
$26,845
2015
$1,859 (+6.5%)
$4,847 + $19,705
$24,552
2013
$1,745 (−30.6%)
$6,477 + $11,953
$18,430
2012
$2,514 (+5.9%)
$7,406 + $19,380
$26,786
2011
$2,373 (−6.3%)
$7,731 + $29,101
$36,832
2010
$2,534 (+9.9%)
$8,642 + $34,416
$43,058
2008
$2,306 (−9.0%)
$8,974 + $35,742
$44,716
2007
$2,534
$8,708 + $34,682
$43,390
Tax history for 28529 W Treetop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,963 (−12.5%)
$7,277 + $52,828
$60,105
2024
$3,387 (+13.8%)
$7,277 + $52,828
$60,105
2023
$2,976 (−18.0%)
$6,739 + $51,017
$57,756
2022
$3,628 (+2.3%)
$6,349 + $42,159
$48,508
2021
$3,546 (+0.5%)
$4,485 + $44,373
$48,858
2020
$3,529 (+4.0%)
$4,228 + $41,826
$46,054
2019
$3,395 (+61.0%)
$3,997 + $39,536
$43,533
2018
$2,108 (+5.9%)
$5,734 + $23,310
$29,044
2017
$1,990 (+1.4%)
$5,734 + $23,310
$29,044
2016
$1,963 (+5.6%)
$5,300 + $21,545
$26,845
2015
$1,859 (+6.5%)
$4,847 + $19,705
$24,552
2013
$1,745 (−30.6%)
$6,477 + $11,953
$18,430
2012
$2,514 (+5.9%)
$7,406 + $19,380
$26,786
2011
$2,373 (−6.3%)
$7,731 + $29,101
$36,832
2010
$2,534 (+9.9%)
$8,642 + $34,416
$43,058
2008
$2,306 (−9.0%)
$8,974 + $35,742
$44,716
2007
$2,534
$8,708 + $34,682
$43,390
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
05-16-305-022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Districts are intended to accommodate low-density, large-lot residential development and to ensure the protection of areas that develop in such a manner. These districts are a higher density version of the very-low density RE District. Like the RE District, the E and R-1 Districts are expected to accommodate only a very small amount of the county’s overall housing needs. These districts primarily serve those households who desire to live in low-density estate areas and are willing to assume the costs of doing so. Because of the relatively sparse population in E-zoned and R-1-zoned areas, the county will not give high priority to the provision of public services in the areas. Instead, public service provision by the county will be concentrated in areas where more intense future development is called for by the Regional Framework Plan. The low densities permitted in the E and R-1 Districts generally permit in accordance with applicable Lake County Health Department rules; see Chapter 171 on-site, individual sewage disposal systems and wells, thereby reducing the need for inefficient public expenditures. The R-1 Districts are intended to implement and correspond to the Regional Framework Plan’s Residential-Medium Lot future land use designation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Golf related
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Water related-Wetland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, On Site, Owned
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 7
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 7
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Equipment
Water Heater-Gas
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Cedar
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2016
Parcel Number: 05163050220000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X135
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,628
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Water Rights
Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee: $100
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Lake Rights
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 38
Elementary School: Big Hollow Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 38
Middle Or Junior School: Big Hollow Middle School
High School District: 124
High School: Grant Community High School
Location Information
Township: Grant
Corporate Limits: Fox Lake
Directions: W on 134 (Big Hollow Rd) to Lake Matthews, N to Treetop
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Lake County
APN: 05-16-305-022
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Big Hollow Primary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Big Hollow Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Grant Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ingleside, IL • 60041
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$274,000 – $331,000
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