OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2019 for $1M

$1,962,397

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,133/mo

•

6 ba

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5,026

sq ft

1181 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Amazing Price for this Impressive 2 story residence thoughtfully updated with comfort and luxury in mind. Enjoy light and views throughout with numerous windows and doors that let the outside beauty in. Elegant Living Room with fireplace and palladian window. Lovely Dining Room, an Open Kitchen with professional appliances and walk-in pantry. Gorgeous Paneled Family Room with fireplace and Custom Built-ins. Bright Sun Room off the kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Inviting Master Suite with sitting room. Master Bath with heated floors , tub, steam shower, and walk-in closets. Huge Loft space serves nicely as an Office. 3 Guest Bedrooms , 2 with en suite baths. Recently remodeled Basement and Bath with shower, sauna and wine storage. Spotless 3 car garage with epoxy coated floors. Enjoy this private oasis created by spectacular landscaping with an outdoor kitchen, patio and fire pit. A short walk to nearby LF Middlefork Open Lands Trail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

1.84 acresLot Size

$390Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Kathleen Stone • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Jennifer Joyce • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10455830

Redfin Estimate

$1,962,397

$912K since sold in October 2019$114K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.9% lower than the average sale price ($2.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,600,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths5,290 sq ft
160 S Suffolk Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,620,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths4,244 sq ft
791 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,579,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths4,346 sq ft
1070 Sir William Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,300,000
D
6 beds5.5 baths4,838 sq ft
180 S Suffolk Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,825,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,184 sq ft
530 Oak Knoll Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,455,000
F
5 beds6 baths5,725 sq ft
1230 Conway Rd, 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

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

0 days MoM

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$1,625,000
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Huge open glass and open room with ba in the back of the house with amazing views of the yard. Beautifully landscaped yard.
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Sale history for 1181 Melody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,212 (+7.7%)

$176,034 + $258,784

$434,818

2024

$22,479 (+3.4%)

$176,034 + $258,784

$434,818

2023

$21,730 (+3.7%)

$158,510 + $233,022

$391,532

2022

$20,953 (+2.9%)

$146,119 + $214,806

$360,925

2021

$20,367 (+0.8%)

$144,787 + $212,848

$357,635

2020

$20,202 (+5.1%)

$143,538 + $211,012

$354,550

2019

$19,217 (−27.7%)

$141,683 + $333,356

$475,039

2018

$26,596 (+3.3%)

$176,882 + $330,394

$507,276

2017

$25,743 (+4.3%)

$176,882 + $330,394

$507,276

2016

$24,691 (+9.6%)

$173,925 + $324,871

$498,796

2015

$22,534 (+4.2%)

$165,548 + $309,224

$474,772

2013

$21,623 (+2.0%)

$139,952 + $255,179

$395,131

2012

$21,197 (+2.5%)

$146,468 + $267,061

$413,529

2011

$20,679 (−3.0%)

$155,883 + $284,228

$440,111

2010

$21,309 (−0.2%)

$192,697 + $298,514

$491,211

2008

$21,350 (+7.2%)

$210,437 + $325,995

$536,432

2007

$19,922

$208,879 + $323,581

$532,460

Tax history for 1181 Melody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,212 (+7.7%)

$176,034 + $258,784

$434,818

2024

$22,479 (+3.4%)

$176,034 + $258,784

$434,818

2023

$21,730 (+3.7%)

$158,510 + $233,022

$391,532

2022

$20,953 (+2.9%)

$146,119 + $214,806

$360,925

2021

$20,367 (+0.8%)

$144,787 + $212,848

$357,635

2020

$20,202 (+5.1%)

$143,538 + $211,012

$354,550

2019

$19,217 (−27.7%)

$141,683 + $333,356

$475,039

2018

$26,596 (+3.3%)

$176,882 + $330,394

$507,276

2017

$25,743 (+4.3%)

$176,882 + $330,394

$507,276

2016

$24,691 (+9.6%)

$173,925 + $324,871

$498,796

2015

$22,534 (+4.2%)

$165,548 + $309,224

$474,772

2013

$21,623 (+2.0%)

$139,952 + $255,179

$395,131

2012

$21,197 (+2.5%)

$146,468 + $267,061

$413,529

2011

$20,679 (−3.0%)

$155,883 + $284,228

$440,111

2010

$21,309 (−0.2%)

$192,697 + $298,514

$491,211

2008

$21,350 (+7.2%)

$210,437 + $325,995

$536,432

2007

$19,922

$208,879 + $323,581

$532,460

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.84 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

6,947

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-31-408-002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 5
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Driveway
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Brick Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 20X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 17X17
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Shades

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 15X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Shades

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 12X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Shades

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Full-Body Spray Shower, Soaking Tub
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 20X18
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Family Room Information
Size: 27X23
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 18X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Kitchen Information
Size: 23X15
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Walk-in)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 9X8
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Window Shades

Additional Rooms Information
Eating Area, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Pantry, Sitting Room, Loft, Recreation Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Finished Attic, Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Eating Area
Size: 13X11
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Foyer
Size: 16X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Sunroom
Size: 31X24
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Pantry
Size: 8X6
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Sitting Room
Size: 9X8
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Additional Room #6 Information
Loft
Size: 29X17
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Shades

Additional Room #8 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 24X23
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Equipment
Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in
Humidifier, Cable TV, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler(s), Backup Sump Pump, Power Generator

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Family Room, In Living Room
Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating, Baseboard Heating, Zoned Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Age: 31-40 Years
Brick Exterior, Cedar Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Other Roof Type (See Remarks)

Property Features
Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storm/Screen Windows, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Fireplace

Lot Information
Dimensions: 201 X 398 X 177 X 16 X 20 X 376
1.0-1.99 Acres
Professionally Landscaped, Wooded

Property Information
# of Rooms: 12
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 2673
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1929
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 244
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 1685
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 2353
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 6711
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 6955
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 12314080020000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $26,596.38
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public), Sewer (Storm)
200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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 Rd. north of 60 to Melody turn west.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,947
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-408-002

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Everett Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

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

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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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

$1.87M – $2.26M

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Home values near 1181 Melody Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1033 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8568 Sq. Ft.	$2,035,918
1051 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7305 Sq. Ft.	$1,414,044

Address	Redfin Estimate
1201 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5297 Sq. Ft.	$2,049,994
1030 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1738 Sq. Ft.	$757,443

Address	Redfin Estimate
1121 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4497 Sq. Ft.	$1,791,078
1077 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6744 Sq. Ft.	$1,916,084

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