An amazing opportunity to own this stately home set on a serene .99 acre lot. This exceptional residence offers endless potential to make it truly your own. You'll be immediately impressed upon entering the grand oval foyer, featuring a stunning, welcoming open staircase. From there, enjoy views into the spacious step down living room anchored by a beautiful gas fireplace. The ornate crown moldings add to the tremendous character of the room. The elegant formal dining room, located just off the kitchen, showcases lavish crown molding and a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. The expansive kitchen features a generous island and a bright breakfast area, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The family room is also nicely sized, providing additional comfortable living space as well as a wet bar and cozy wood burning fireplace with a gas start. There are sliding glass doors from the family room to the yard. The home offers five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The primary suite is generously proportioned and includes a massive private bath. There is a 1st floor laundry room with a wash tub and access to the yard.. The finished basement adds even more living and recreational space and features a half bath with a brand new vanity. You will appreciate the basement kitchen! There is very generous storage space with a walk in attic and a walk in crawl. Recent improvements include a new basement bathroom vanity installed in 2025, exterior painting completed in 2024, new steps added in the back laundry room from the den in 2024, and tuckpointing completed the same year. A new living room fireplace with an electric starter was added in 2023. In 2022, the home received new basement windows along with professional leak repair by U.S. Waterproofing, as well as a new dishwasher. The bluestone front walk and porch were completed in 2018, outdoor lamps were installed in 2010, and the roof along with a wide gutter upgrade was completed in 2008. There is a natural gas line to the grill. There is also a in home security system. The backyard is truly the jewel of this property-nearly an acre of peaceful beauty that will soon burst into a symphony of blooming flowers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.99 acresLot Size
$277Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Est. $5,685 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 37 Forest Hills Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12625492
Jun 10, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$995,000
$277/sq ft
May 9, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 24, 2026
Listed (Active)
$995,000
$277/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1983
Sold
$283,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,244 (+2.2%)
$76,389 + $202,875
$279,264
2024
$16,878 (+3.0%)
$76,389 + $202,875
$279,264
2023
$16,381 (+1.7%)
$71,456 + $189,774
$261,230
2022
$16,102 (+3.6%)
$65,870 + $174,939
$240,809
2021
$15,536 (+2.2%)
$65,270 + $173,344
$238,614
2020
$15,200 (+3.7%)
$64,707 + $171,849
$236,556
2019
$14,654 (−12.9%)
$63,871 + $169,627
$233,498
2018
$16,826 (+1.7%)
$99,768 + $171,405
$271,173
2017
$16,539 (−3.9%)
$99,768 + $171,405
$271,173
2016
$17,212 (+1.0%)
$98,100 + $189,157
$287,257
2015
$17,049 (−2.3%)
$93,375 + $180,047
$273,422
2013
$17,444 (+6.1%)
$87,926 + $174,861
$262,787
2012
$16,438 (−6.4%)
$92,020 + $183,003
$275,023
2011
$17,569 (−1.2%)
$97,935 + $194,767
$292,702
2010
$17,785 (+0.9%)
$120,464 + $202,358
$322,822
2008
$17,620 (+5.5%)
$131,554 + $220,987
$352,541
2007
$16,699
$130,580 + $219,351
$349,931
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
3,592
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-20-409-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 45 x 16
Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 7
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 29 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Finished, Full
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,580
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,580
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,580
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,580
Parcel Number: 12204090100000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 192x216x206x217
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,878
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Elementary School: Lake Bluff Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Middle Or Junior School: Lake Bluff Middle School
High School District: 115
High School: Lake Forest High School
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Wimbledon Estates
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Bluff
Directions: Green Bat to Bath and tennis to Forest Hills
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,592
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Lake County
APN: 12-20-409-010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Negotiable
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Lake Bluff Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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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 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Bluff, IL • 60044
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Lake Bluff. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.54M
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