This super charming bungalow has seen a lot of love in the past few years! Diana Melichar w/ Melichar Architects, worked with the current owners to refresh, enhance & improve this solidly built home. Refurbished wood moldings, flooring, windows. Master bedroom and luxury bath addition is superb. New kitchen, with custom cabinetry, double ovens, gas cooktop, soapstone counters is a cook's delight. Living room with fireplace. Dining room with built-in china cabinet. Delightful south facing, year round sunroom. Office/den with loads of bookshelves. First floor laundry with second in basement. Exceptional landscape design by Nancy Hannick w/ NLH Landscape Architects, created beautiful gardens and patios for a private retreat. A wonderful place to call home, close to town, train, schools and parks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
8,046 sq ftLot Size
$488Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Nancy Adelman• Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Bought with Patricia Carollo• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09909674
Redfin Estimate
$789,250
$207K since sold in March 2021$4,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($688K) of 6 comparable homes.
This super charming bungalow has seen a lot of love in the past few years! Diana Melichar w/ Melichar Architects, worked with the current owners to refresh, enhance & improve this solidly built home. Refurbished wood moldings, flooring, windows. Master bedroom and luxury bath addition is superb. New kitchen, with custom cabinetry, double ovens, gas cooktop, soapstone counters is a cook's delight. Living room with fireplace. Dining room with built-in china cabinet. Delightful south facing, year round sunroom. Office/den with loads of bookshelves. First floor laundry with second in basement. Exceptional landscape design by Nancy Hannick w/ NLH Landscape Architects, created beautiful gardens and patios for a private retreat. A wonderful place to call home, close to town, train, schools and parks.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08138921
Dec 19, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$250,000
$155/sq ft
Nov 14, 2012
Contingent
—
Aug 16, 2012
Listed (New)
$289,000
$179/sq ft
Darling Bungalow in great ELF location with welcoming front porch. Opportunity knocks with this charming smaller home. Lovely hardwood floors, mill work, french doors, built in dining room hutch. Being Sold As Is, held in an estate. Kitchen and bath need some finishing touches, TLC . Full basement, one car heated garage, nice yard. Surrounded by beautiful homes. Great investment in the area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,013 (+0.6%)
$97,428 + $91,937
$189,365
2024
$9,954 (+3.9%)
$97,428 + $91,937
$189,365
2023
$9,578 (+15.1%)
$93,870 + $88,580
$182,450
2022
$8,320 (+2.9%)
$86,532 + $81,656
$168,188
2021
$8,084 (+17.8%)
$76,556 + $72,243
$148,799
2020
$6,860 (+5.1%)
$75,896 + $71,620
$147,516
2019
$6,527 (+2.4%)
$74,915 + $70,694
$145,609
2018
$6,375 (+3.5%)
$99,712 + $44,382
$144,094
2017
$6,160 (+4.5%)
$99,712 + $44,382
$144,094
2016
$5,896 (+1.4%)
$98,045 + $43,640
$141,685
2015
$5,814 (+7.9%)
$93,323 + $24,839
$118,162
2013
$5,388 (+1.8%)
$78,894 + $24,151
$103,045
2012
$5,295 (+2.2%)
$82,567 + $25,276
$107,843
2011
$5,181 (−7.3%)
$87,875 + $26,901
$114,776
2010
$5,590 (−0.4%)
$95,334 + $37,861
$133,195
2008
$5,613 (+6.6%)
$104,111 + $41,346
$145,457
2007
$5,264
$103,340 + $41,040
$144,380
Tax history for 1160 Griffith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,013 (+0.6%)
$97,428 + $91,937
$189,365
2024
$9,954 (+3.9%)
$97,428 + $91,937
$189,365
2023
$9,578 (+15.1%)
$93,870 + $88,580
$182,450
2022
$8,320 (+2.9%)
$86,532 + $81,656
$168,188
2021
$8,084 (+17.8%)
$76,556 + $72,243
$148,799
2020
$6,860 (+5.1%)
$75,896 + $71,620
$147,516
2019
$6,527 (+2.4%)
$74,915 + $70,694
$145,609
2018
$6,375 (+3.5%)
$99,712 + $44,382
$144,094
2017
$6,160 (+4.5%)
$99,712 + $44,382
$144,094
2016
$5,896 (+1.4%)
$98,045 + $43,640
$141,685
2015
$5,814 (+7.9%)
$93,323 + $24,839
$118,162
2013
$5,388 (+1.8%)
$78,894 + $24,151
$103,045
2012
$5,295 (+2.2%)
$82,567 + $25,276
$107,843
2011
$5,181 (−7.3%)
$87,875 + $26,901
$114,776
2010
$5,590 (−0.4%)
$95,334 + $37,861
$133,195
2008
$5,613 (+6.6%)
$104,111 + $41,346
$145,457
2007
$5,264
$103,340 + $41,040
$144,380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
GR3
General Residence District
The GR-3 District is a two-family residence district used for the purpose of maintaining the character of those areas of the community traditionally zoned for two-family dwellings, partially developed by such uses, and in the best interests of the community, desirably maintained for one-and two-family dwelling use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,617
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROSE TERRACE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,617
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,617
Building Sq. Ft: 3,234
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: ROSE TERRACE SUBDN. LOT 46
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 273
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,046
Legal Lot Number: 46
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.1847
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,617
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,046 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-302-014
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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
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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Sun exposure
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.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$750,000 – $908,000
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