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Off Market Oct 2022 for $1.2M

$2,042,786

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,874/mo

•

6,744

sq ft

1077 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

This private Lake Forest home is Nearly 7,000 square feet and sits on 2 acres of tranquil paradise complete with an in ground pool, pavilion and a writer/artist cabin. Indoors features 3 levels of living with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, Chef's Kitchen with dual oven, island and under-mount lighting. Soaring ceilings with skylights, sunroom, basement with rec room, butlers pantry and upstairs that can be converted to a grand master suite with massive walk in closet. Be sure to check out the 3D Matterport Tour and Drone Video to appreciate all the intricate details of this beautiful home and outdoor oasis.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

1.84 acresLot Size

$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Syed Hashmi • Guidance Realty

Listed by Bradley Magnant • Guidance Realty

Bought with Paula Johnson • Compass

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11493444

Redfin Estimate

$2,042,786

$768K since sold in October 2022$64K since August

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This home's estimate is 15.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.41M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,300,000
A
6 beds5.5 baths4,838 sq ft
180 S Suffolk Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,892,500
B
5 beds5 baths6,841 sq ft
1315 Abington Cambs Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,600,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths5,290 sq ft
160 S Suffolk Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$2,850,000
D
6 beds6.5 baths6,142 sq ft
1485 Abington Cambs Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,400,000
E
6 beds6.5 baths5,681 sq ft
1310 Longmeadow Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

3 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 1077 Melody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,766 (+7.4%)

$176,034 + $381,574

$557,608

2024

$29,570 (+3.2%)

$176,034 + $381,574

$557,608

2023

$28,648 (+4.7%)

$158,510 + $343,589

$502,099

2022

$27,353 (+2.9%)

$146,119 + $316,730

$462,849

2021

$26,592 (+2.3%)

$144,787 + $313,843

$458,630

2020

$25,998 (+5.2%)

$143,538 + $311,136

$454,674

2019

$24,724 (−3.2%)

$141,683 + $307,114

$448,797

2018

$25,535 (+3.3%)

$176,882 + $310,365

$487,247

2017

$24,716 (+4.3%)

$176,882 + $310,365

$487,247

2016

$23,706 (+9.1%)

$173,925 + $305,177

$479,102

2015

$21,725 (+4.9%)

$165,548 + $290,479

$456,027

2013

$20,717 (+2.0%)

$139,952 + $238,865

$378,817

2012

$20,310 (+2.5%)

$146,468 + $249,986

$396,454

2011

$19,815 (−3.1%)

$155,883 + $266,056

$421,939

2010

$20,448 (+5.0%)

$192,697 + $278,903

$471,600

2008

$19,482 (+7.2%)

$210,437 + $304,579

$515,016

2007

$18,175

$208,879 + $302,324

$511,203

Tax history for 1077 Melody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,766 (+7.4%)

$176,034 + $381,574

$557,608

2024

$29,570 (+3.2%)

$176,034 + $381,574

$557,608

2023

$28,648 (+4.7%)

$158,510 + $343,589

$502,099

2022

$27,353 (+2.9%)

$146,119 + $316,730

$462,849

2021

$26,592 (+2.3%)

$144,787 + $313,843

$458,630

2020

$25,998 (+5.2%)

$143,538 + $311,136

$454,674

2019

$24,724 (−3.2%)

$141,683 + $307,114

$448,797

2018

$25,535 (+3.3%)

$176,882 + $310,365

$487,247

2017

$24,716 (+4.3%)

$176,882 + $310,365

$487,247

2016

$23,706 (+9.1%)

$173,925 + $305,177

$479,102

2015

$21,725 (+4.9%)

$165,548 + $290,479

$456,027

2013

$20,717 (+2.0%)

$139,952 + $238,865

$378,817

2012

$20,310 (+2.5%)

$146,468 + $249,986

$396,454

2011

$19,815 (−3.1%)

$155,883 + $266,056

$421,939

2010

$20,448 (+5.0%)

$192,697 + $278,903

$471,600

2008

$19,482 (+7.2%)

$210,437 + $304,579

$515,016

2007

$18,175

$208,879 + $302,324

$511,203

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

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.84 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

5,635

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-31-408-005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6

Room Information
Room Type: Sitting Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 34 x 25

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 39 x 19

Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 16 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 20
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 29 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 27 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 30 x 24
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Finished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,706
Laundry Features: In Unit, Multiple Locations

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
# of Rooms: 14

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: In Ground Pool

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 5,038

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Main Sq Ft: 5038
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 6,744
Total Sq Ft: 5,038
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 12314080050000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 200 X 400
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $26,592.20
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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

Location Information
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Waukegan, north of Route 60, to Melody west to home

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,635
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-408-005

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: PK JOHNSON GROUP, LLC

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 • 2.3mi

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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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

$1.94M – $2.35M

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Home values near 1077 Melody Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1033 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8568 Sq. Ft.	$1,916,589
1051 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7305 Sq. Ft.	$1,466,694

Address	Redfin Estimate
1201 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5297 Sq. Ft.	$2,027,445
1030 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1738 Sq. Ft.	$738,919

Address	Redfin Estimate
1121 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4497 Sq. Ft.	$1,779,168
1161 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6840 Sq. Ft.	$1,968,500

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