518 Forest Cove Rd is a 7,313 square foot house on a 1.5 acre lot with 5.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Bluff data, we estimate the home's value is $3,015,165.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,015,165
$53K since October
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This home's estimate is 7.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.81M) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$63,207 (+3.7%)
$362,756 + $602,203
$964,959
2024
$60,940 (+3.5%)
$362,756 + $602,203
$964,959
2023
$58,891 (+22.5%)
$332,867 + $552,584
$885,451
2022
$48,063 (+3.6%)
$306,846 + $509,388
$816,234
2021
$46,390 (+2.2%)
$257,669 + $427,749
$685,418
2020
$45,378 (−10.5%)
$255,447 + $424,060
$679,507
2019
$50,718 (+16.9%)
$252,145 + $524,356
$776,501
2018
$43,395 (+1.7%)
$281,845 + $395,128
$676,973
2017
$42,677 (+3.7%)
$281,845 + $395,128
$676,973
2016
$41,165 (+0.8%)
$277,134 + $388,523
$665,657
2015
$40,856 (−1.5%)
$263,786 + $369,811
$633,597
2013
$41,494 (+6.7%)
$223,001 + $382,096
$605,097
2012
$38,886 (−15.6%)
$233,383 + $482,043
$715,426
2011
$46,067 (−9.5%)
$248,386 + $541,936
$790,322
2010
$50,910 (+1.1%)
$334,647 + $580,961
$915,608
2008
$50,341 (−2.1%)
$365,455 + $713,782
$1,079,237
2007
$51,409
$362,749 + $693,339
$1,056,088
Tax history for 518 Forest Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$63,207 (+3.7%)
$362,756 + $602,203
$964,959
2024
$60,940 (+3.5%)
$362,756 + $602,203
$964,959
2023
$58,891 (+22.5%)
$332,867 + $552,584
$885,451
2022
$48,063 (+3.6%)
$306,846 + $509,388
$816,234
2021
$46,390 (+2.2%)
$257,669 + $427,749
$685,418
2020
$45,378 (−10.5%)
$255,447 + $424,060
$679,507
2019
$50,718 (+16.9%)
$252,145 + $524,356
$776,501
2018
$43,395 (+1.7%)
$281,845 + $395,128
$676,973
2017
$42,677 (+3.7%)
$281,845 + $395,128
$676,973
2016
$41,165 (+0.8%)
$277,134 + $388,523
$665,657
2015
$40,856 (−1.5%)
$263,786 + $369,811
$633,597
2013
$41,494 (+6.7%)
$223,001 + $382,096
$605,097
2012
$38,886 (−15.6%)
$233,383 + $482,043
$715,426
2011
$46,067 (−9.5%)
$248,386 + $541,936
$790,322
2010
$50,910 (+1.1%)
$334,647 + $580,961
$915,608
2008
$50,341 (−2.1%)
$365,455 + $713,782
$1,079,237
2007
$51,409
$362,749 + $693,339
$1,056,088
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Sep 25, 2025 • Final
Building
Replace the roof on a residential building.
Roofing
Apr 25, 2024 • Final
Building
Work on a shed.
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,780
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WILLIAM A MOWRY RESUB
Living Sq. Ft: 7,313
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,786
Building Sq. Ft: 8,972
# of Stories: 1.75
Legal Description: WILLIAM A MOWRY RESUBDIVISION; LOT 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 828
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 65,340
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 1.5
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,313
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Lake County
APN: 12-21-402-085
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Lake Bluff Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.87M – $3.47M
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