1030 Melody Rd is a 1,738 square foot house on a 1.91 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $770,223.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.91 acresLot Size
$443Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$770,223
$13K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.7% lower than the average sale price ($936K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,972 (+0.2%)
$171,767 + $87,068
$258,835
2024
$14,936 (+3.1%)
$171,767 + $87,068
$258,835
2023
$14,491 (+8.3%)
$165,495 + $83,889
$249,384
2022
$13,377 (+2.8%)
$152,558 + $77,331
$229,889
2021
$13,007 (+2.3%)
$146,764 + $74,394
$221,158
2020
$12,716 (+5.0%)
$145,498 + $73,752
$219,250
2019
$12,107 (−5.6%)
$143,617 + $72,799
$216,416
2018
$12,824 (+3.2%)
$178,697 + $62,758
$241,455
2017
$12,430 (+4.2%)
$178,697 + $62,758
$241,455
2016
$11,931 (+1.1%)
$175,710 + $61,709
$237,419
2015
$11,804 (+4.0%)
$167,247 + $58,737
$225,984
2013
$11,345 (+2.1%)
$141,388 + $62,584
$203,972
2012
$11,113 (+2.6%)
$147,971 + $65,498
$213,469
2011
$10,831 (−8.0%)
$157,483 + $69,708
$227,191
2010
$11,778 (−0.1%)
$195,158 + $73,100
$268,258
2008
$11,791 (+7.4%)
$213,124 + $79,830
$292,954
2007
$10,983
$211,546 + $79,239
$290,785
Tax history for 1030 Melody Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,972 (+0.2%)
$171,767 + $87,068
$258,835
2024
$14,936 (+3.1%)
$171,767 + $87,068
$258,835
2023
$14,491 (+8.3%)
$165,495 + $83,889
$249,384
2022
$13,377 (+2.8%)
$152,558 + $77,331
$229,889
2021
$13,007 (+2.3%)
$146,764 + $74,394
$221,158
2020
$12,716 (+5.0%)
$145,498 + $73,752
$219,250
2019
$12,107 (−5.6%)
$143,617 + $72,799
$216,416
2018
$12,824 (+3.2%)
$178,697 + $62,758
$241,455
2017
$12,430 (+4.2%)
$178,697 + $62,758
$241,455
2016
$11,931 (+1.1%)
$175,710 + $61,709
$237,419
2015
$11,804 (+4.0%)
$167,247 + $58,737
$225,984
2013
$11,345 (+2.1%)
$141,388 + $62,584
$203,972
2012
$11,113 (+2.6%)
$147,971 + $65,498
$213,469
2011
$10,831 (−8.0%)
$157,483 + $69,708
$227,191
2010
$11,778 (−0.1%)
$195,158 + $73,100
$268,258
2008
$11,791 (+7.4%)
$213,124 + $79,830
$292,954
2007
$10,983
$211,546 + $79,239
$290,785
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
May 2, 2016 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Jun 13, 2002 • Final
Street opening permit<$200,000
Grading
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,738
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,738
Building Sq. Ft: 2,170
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: E 262.50 FT S 316 FT S1/2 NW1/4 SE1/4 SECTION 31 TOWNSHIP 44 RANGE 12
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 432
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 83,200
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 1.91
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,738
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-400-002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Everett Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$732,000 – $886,000
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