Google street view image for 1070 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market aug 2000 for $1.5M

$2,694,620

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,885/mo

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1070 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

1070 Elm Tree Rd is a 6,021 square foot house on a 0.95 acre lot with 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 23, 2000 for $1,500,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $2,694,620.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.95 acresLot Size

$448Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,694,620

$1.2M since sold in August 2000$80K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,645,000
A
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
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B
4 beds6 baths5,185 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,360,500
C
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D
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$2,495,000
E
7 beds5 baths5,445 sq ft
197 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$3,500,000
F
3 beds5.5 baths3,840 sq ft
699 Bluff Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated October 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 1070 Elm Tree Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$44,865 (+5.3%)

$318,092 + $458,697

$776,789

2024

$42,626 (+8.2%)

$318,092 + $458,697

$776,789

2023

$39,384 (+6.2%)

$291,883 + $420,902

$712,785

2022

$37,070 (+29.2%)

$256,253 + $369,524

$625,777

2019

$28,701 (−11.6%)

$246,013 + $269,074

$515,087

2018

$32,461 (+3.4%)

$327,596 + $284,743

$612,339

2017

$31,392 (+4.2%)

$327,596 + $284,743

$612,339

2016

$30,126 (+1.1%)

$322,120 + $279,983

$602,103

2015

$29,808 (−17.5%)

$306,606 + $266,498

$573,104

2013

$36,143 (+2.6%)

$259,200 + $398,010

$657,210

2012

$35,214 (+2.5%)

$271,268 + $416,542

$687,810

2011

$34,352 (+17.3%)

$288,706 + $443,318

$732,024

2010

$29,286 (−0.2%)

$407,280 + $269,528

$676,808

2008

$29,347 (+7.1%)

$444,774 + $294,341

$739,115

2007

$27,389

$441,481 + $292,161

$733,642

Tax history for 1070 Elm Tree Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$44,865 (+5.3%)

$318,092 + $458,697

$776,789

2024

$42,626 (+8.2%)

$318,092 + $458,697

$776,789

2023

$39,384 (+6.2%)

$291,883 + $420,902

$712,785

2022

$37,070 (+29.2%)

$256,253 + $369,524

$625,777

2019

$28,701 (−11.6%)

$246,013 + $269,074

$515,087

2018

$32,461 (+3.4%)

$327,596 + $284,743

$612,339

2017

$31,392 (+4.2%)

$327,596 + $284,743

$612,339

2016

$30,126 (+1.1%)

$322,120 + $279,983

$602,103

2015

$29,808 (−17.5%)

$306,606 + $266,498

$573,104

2013

$36,143 (+2.6%)

$259,200 + $398,010

$657,210

2012

$35,214 (+2.5%)

$271,268 + $416,542

$687,810

2011

$34,352 (+17.3%)

$288,706 + $443,318

$732,024

2010

$29,286 (−0.2%)

$407,280 + $269,528

$676,808

2008

$29,347 (+7.1%)

$444,774 + $294,341

$739,115

2007

$27,389

$441,481 + $292,161

$733,642

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Aug 1, 2025 • Final

Site grading/watershed

Grading

Oct 30, 2020 • Final

Building

Remodel

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: 500

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MEADOW LANE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 6,021
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,603
Building Sq. Ft: 6,939
# of Stories: 1.75
Legal Description: MEADOW LANE SUB LOT 1

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 418
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 41,395
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.9503
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,021
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-408-007

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

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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 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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

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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

$2.56M – $3.10M

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Data from public records.

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991 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7278 Sq. Ft.	$4,135,293
745 Barberry Lane, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8678 Sq. Ft.	$4,046,177
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1020 Meadow Lane, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2528 Sq. Ft.	$1,821,312

Address	Redfin Estimate
1170 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7462 Sq. Ft.	$3,240,149
1120 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5017 Sq. Ft.	$4,990,233
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