Google street view image for 1051 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market dec 2018 for $850K

$1,417,832

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,527/mo

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7,305

sq ft

1051 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Hibernating for the winter but we will still show. Exceptional value here - just needs a little TLC to bring it back to its original beauty. Classic red brick Georgian with stunning curb appeal and TWO master suites sits majestically on 1.83 acres of plush grounds. The dead end street has access to the Middlefork Savannahs - four miles of open lands and bike trails! IMPRESSIVE grand foyer, traditional staircase, exquisite Dentil Crown molding, wide planked hardwood flooring, library, formal living and dining room plus an informal family room adjacent to the kitchen. Sun-filled breakfast room with walls of windows has incredible views of the sprawling backyard. Bedroom over the garage was previously the 2nd master suite and has endless possibilities - Guest suite, private space for extended family, playroom. AMAZING lower level is finished with furniture grade cherry paneling! Custom wet bar with cherry cabinetry, game room, full bath & exercise room. Over sized 3-car heated garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

1.84 acresLot Size

$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by JoAnn Casali • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Kelly Dunn Rynes • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10130692

Redfin Estimate

$1,417,832

$568K since sold in December 2018$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 35.9% lower than the average sale price ($2.21M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$2,850,000
A
6 beds6.5 baths6,142 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,400,000
B
6 beds6.5 baths5,681 sq ft
1310 Longmeadow Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,300,000
C
6 beds5.5 baths4,838 sq ft
180 S Suffolk Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,892,500
D
5 beds5 baths6,841 sq ft
1315 Abington Cambs Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$1,625,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths7,325 sq ft
600 Hunter Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

2 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 1051 Melody Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10130692

Dec 3, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$850,000

$116/sq ft

Nov 27, 2018

Pending

—

Nov 10, 2018

Listed (New)

$925,000

$127/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10009009

Nov 5, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09796898

Jul 6, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Apr 24, 2018

Contingent

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09507278

Nov 8, 2017

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09164613

Sep 16, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Oct 31, 2001

Sold

$1,350,000

$185/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,506 (+7.4%)

$176,034 + $325,134

$501,168

2024

$26,531 (+3.2%)

$176,034 + $325,134

$501,168

2023

$25,700 (−1.4%)

$158,510 + $292,767

$451,277

2022

$26,055 (+2.9%)

$146,119 + $295,038

$441,157

2021

$25,330 (+2.3%)

$144,787 + $292,348

$437,135

2020

$24,765 (+5.2%)

$143,538 + $289,827

$433,365

2019

$23,552 (−11.8%)

$141,683 + $286,080

$427,763

2018

$26,703 (+2.5%)

$176,882 + $332,407

$509,289

2017

$26,040 (+5.0%)

$176,882 + $332,407

$509,289

2016

$24,790 (+9.5%)

$173,925 + $326,851

$500,776

2015

$22,630 (+4.5%)

$165,548 + $311,109

$476,657

2013

$21,660 (+2.0%)

$139,952 + $255,855

$395,807

2012

$21,233 (+2.5%)

$146,468 + $267,767

$414,235

2011

$20,715 (−2.9%)

$155,883 + $284,980

$440,863

2010

$21,341 (−0.2%)

$192,697 + $299,240

$491,937

2008

$21,382 (+7.2%)

$210,437 + $326,788

$537,225

2007

$19,952

$208,879 + $324,368

$533,247

Tax history for 1051 Melody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,506 (+7.4%)

$176,034 + $325,134

$501,168

2024

$26,531 (+3.2%)

$176,034 + $325,134

$501,168

2023

$25,700 (−1.4%)

$158,510 + $292,767

$451,277

2022

$26,055 (+2.9%)

$146,119 + $295,038

$441,157

2021

$25,330 (+2.3%)

$144,787 + $292,348

$437,135

2020

$24,765 (+5.2%)

$143,538 + $289,827

$433,365

2019

$23,552 (−11.8%)

$141,683 + $286,080

$427,763

2018

$26,703 (+2.5%)

$176,882 + $332,407

$509,289

2017

$26,040 (+5.0%)

$176,882 + $332,407

$509,289

2016

$24,790 (+9.5%)

$173,925 + $326,851

$500,776

2015

$22,630 (+4.5%)

$165,548 + $311,109

$476,657

2013

$21,660 (+2.0%)

$139,952 + $255,855

$395,807

2012

$21,233 (+2.5%)

$146,468 + $267,767

$414,235

2011

$20,715 (−2.9%)

$155,883 + $284,980

$440,863

2010

$21,341 (−0.2%)

$192,697 + $299,240

$491,937

2008

$21,382 (+7.2%)

$210,437 + $326,788

$537,225

2007

$19,952

$208,879 + $324,368

$533,247

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

79,997

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

7,305

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-31-408-006

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Heated Garage
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway, Circular Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 18X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Steam Shower
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 14X22
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 18X25
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 14X16
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Butler), Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 13X7
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Game Room, Library, Loft, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 10X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Library
Size: 14X12
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Sitting Room
Size: 17X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 16X19
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 13X39
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 20X13
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Game Room
Size: 24X15
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Foyer
Size: 10X28
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #9 Information
Loft
Size: 10X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #10 Information
Screened Porch
Size: 16X6
On Main Level
Other Flooring

Equipment
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Power Generator

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
In Family Room, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom
Gas Starter

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating, 2+ Separate Heating Systems
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Age: 31-40 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Deck, Screened Porch, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 200 X 400
1.0-1.99 Acres
Fenced Yard, Professionally Landscaped

Property Information
# of Rooms: 16
Ownership: Fee Simple
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 497
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 2044
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2044
Parcel Identification Number: 12314080060000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $26,040
Tax Year: 2017
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High: Deer Path Middle School
Junior High District: 67
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Waukegan Road (north of 60) to west on Melody. No sign.

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,305
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-408-006
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 30, 2025

Other

Listing Information
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Everett Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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

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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Historical weather

Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Estimated sale price

$1.35M – $1.63M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1033 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8568 Sq. Ft.	$2,036,272
1077 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6744 Sq. Ft.	$1,988,798

Address	Redfin Estimate
1121 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4497 Sq. Ft.	$1,829,890
1161 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6840 Sq. Ft.	$1,915,886

Address	Redfin Estimate
1030 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1738 Sq. Ft.	$770,223
1181 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5026 Sq. Ft.	$2,028,317

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