1121 Melody Rd is a 4,497 square foot house on a 1.85 acre lot with 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,829,890.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
1.85 acresLot Size
$407Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,829,890
$41K since September
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This home's estimate is 14.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.59M) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,189 (+7.3%)
$176,920 + $380,019
$556,939
2024
$30,012 (+3.1%)
$176,920 + $380,019
$556,939
2023
$29,117 (+5.2%)
$159,308 + $342,189
$501,497
2022
$27,682 (+2.8%)
$146,855 + $315,440
$462,295
2021
$26,915 (+2.3%)
$145,516 + $312,564
$458,080
2020
$26,312 (+5.1%)
$144,261 + $309,868
$454,129
2019
$25,024 (−2.3%)
$142,396 + $305,862
$448,258
2018
$25,624 (+3.3%)
$177,110 + $305,822
$482,932
2017
$24,807 (+8.3%)
$177,110 + $305,822
$482,932
2016
$22,906 (+10.6%)
$174,149 + $300,710
$474,859
2015
$20,709 (+3.7%)
$165,761 + $286,227
$451,988
2013
$19,963 (+2.0%)
$140,131 + $241,269
$381,400
2012
$19,571 (+2.5%)
$146,657 + $235,566
$382,223
2011
$19,094 (−3.4%)
$156,084 + $250,709
$406,793
2010
$19,762 (−0.2%)
$193,006 + $262,969
$455,975
2008
$19,801 (+7.2%)
$210,774 + $287,178
$497,952
2007
$18,480
$209,214 + $285,052
$494,266
Tax history for 1121 Melody Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,189 (+7.3%)
$176,920 + $380,019
$556,939
2024
$30,012 (+3.1%)
$176,920 + $380,019
$556,939
2023
$29,117 (+5.2%)
$159,308 + $342,189
$501,497
2022
$27,682 (+2.8%)
$146,855 + $315,440
$462,295
2021
$26,915 (+2.3%)
$145,516 + $312,564
$458,080
2020
$26,312 (+5.1%)
$144,261 + $309,868
$454,129
2019
$25,024 (−2.3%)
$142,396 + $305,862
$448,258
2018
$25,624 (+3.3%)
$177,110 + $305,822
$482,932
2017
$24,807 (+8.3%)
$177,110 + $305,822
$482,932
2016
$22,906 (+10.6%)
$174,149 + $300,710
$474,859
2015
$20,709 (+3.7%)
$165,761 + $286,227
$451,988
2013
$19,963 (+2.0%)
$140,131 + $241,269
$381,400
2012
$19,571 (+2.5%)
$146,657 + $235,566
$382,223
2011
$19,094 (−3.4%)
$156,084 + $250,709
$406,793
2010
$19,762 (−0.2%)
$193,006 + $262,969
$455,975
2008
$19,801 (+7.2%)
$210,774 + $287,178
$497,952
2007
$18,480
$209,214 + $285,052
$494,266
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Aug 6, 2026 • Final
Roof
Roofing
Jan 2, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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: 2,641
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DIEU FORET SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 4,497
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,057
Building Sq. Ft: 8,038
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: DIEU FORET SUB; LT4 LOT 4
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 900
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 80,403
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 1.8458
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,497
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-408-004
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
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Schools
Everett Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.74M – $2.11M
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