Off Market Apr 2021 for $425K

$668,506

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,738/mo

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1203 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Fantastic opportunity in the heart of downtown Lake Forest. If you're looking for a move-in ready home and want to be within walking distance to everywhere you want to be, then look no further! This charming home is just steps away from LFHS, Sheridan Elementary, the train, the bike path, downtown shopping and restaurants, and the amazing Lake Forest Beach. Begin your day by enjoying your coffee on the window-filled fabulous front porch and unwind at the end of your day entertaining friends on the spacious rear patio and great back yard. Home has 3 - 4 bedrooms, tons of natural light, 9ft ceilings on 1st floor, and many special details throughout. NEW SS JennAir and Kitchenaid appliances, NEW Electrolux washer & dryer, NEW cedar fence surrounding rear yard, NEW invisible fence, NEW driveway, and a NEW oversized garage with tons of storage. The home sits perfectly on a deep large lot in the quaint Rose Terrace neighborhood. Plenty of room to expand the footprint of the home if desired or move right in and enjoy as is. Truly a special offering for East Lake Forest. Make an appointment to see this Charmer today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1914Year Built

7,862 sq ftLot Size

2 spacesParking

Listed by Heather Fowler • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with John Josephitis • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10962398

Redfin Estimate

$668,506

$244K since sold in April 2021$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 1.2% higher than the average sale price ($661K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$560,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,407 sq ft
1206 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$725,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,418 sq ft
130 E North Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$650,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,856 sq ft
916 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$795,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
204 Park Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$765,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,584 sq ft
300 E Sheridan Pl, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD OCT 3, 2025
$469,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
1551 N Mckinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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$331,920

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$3,182/mo

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$117K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

108

22 MoM

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Sale history for 1203 Griffith Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,642 (+0.4%)

$94,617 + $80,320

$174,937

2024

$9,601 (+9.0%)

$94,617 + $80,320

$174,937

2023

$8,809 (+10.3%)

$91,162 + $77,387

$168,549

2022

$7,990 (+2.9%)

$80,034 + $67,941

$147,975

2021

$7,765 (+2.3%)

$74,815 + $63,511

$138,326

2020

$7,593 (+5.3%)

$74,170 + $62,963

$137,133

2019

$7,213 (−5.4%)

$73,211 + $62,149

$135,360

2018

$7,622 (+3.5%)

$97,982 + $51,807

$149,789

2017

$7,366 (+4.4%)

$97,982 + $51,807

$149,789

2016

$7,054 (+1.3%)

$96,344 + $50,941

$147,285

2015

$6,960 (+9.1%)

$91,704 + $48,488

$140,192

2013

$6,380 (+1.8%)

$77,525 + $43,393

$120,918

2012

$6,267 (+2.6%)

$81,134 + $45,413

$126,547

2011

$6,111 (+8.6%)

$86,350 + $48,332

$134,682

2010

$5,625 (−0.4%)

$93,927 + $40,424

$134,351

2008

$5,648 (+6.6%)

$102,574 + $44,145

$146,719

2007

$5,297

$101,815 + $43,419

$145,234

Tax history for 1203 Griffith Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,642 (+0.4%)

$94,617 + $80,320

$174,937

2024

$9,601 (+9.0%)

$94,617 + $80,320

$174,937

2023

$8,809 (+10.3%)

$91,162 + $77,387

$168,549

2022

$7,990 (+2.9%)

$80,034 + $67,941

$147,975

2021

$7,765 (+2.3%)

$74,815 + $63,511

$138,326

2020

$7,593 (+5.3%)

$74,170 + $62,963

$137,133

2019

$7,213 (−5.4%)

$73,211 + $62,149

$135,360

2018

$7,622 (+3.5%)

$97,982 + $51,807

$149,789

2017

$7,366 (+4.4%)

$97,982 + $51,807

$149,789

2016

$7,054 (+1.3%)

$96,344 + $50,941

$147,285

2015

$6,960 (+9.1%)

$91,704 + $48,488

$140,192

2013

$6,380 (+1.8%)

$77,525 + $43,393

$120,918

2012

$6,267 (+2.6%)

$81,134 + $45,413

$126,547

2011

$6,111 (+8.6%)

$86,350 + $48,332

$134,682

2010

$5,625 (−0.4%)

$93,927 + $40,424

$134,351

2008

$5,648 (+6.6%)

$102,574 + $44,145

$146,719

2007

$5,297

$101,815 + $43,419

$145,234

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,863 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1914

Sq. Ft.

1,048

Year built

1914

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-110-038

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 9X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 9X9
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 12X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Dining Room Information
Size: 10X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Kitchen Information
Size: 10X14
Eating Area (Table Space), Galley
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Rooms Information
Enclosed Porch
Walkout
Unfinished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Enclosed Porch
Size: 22X8
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances

Heating & Cooling
Hot Water/Steam Heating
3+ Window/Wall Air Conditioning Units

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Frame Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Patio, Porch, Invisible Fence

Lot Information
Dimensions: 47X171X50X158
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard

Property Information
# of Rooms: 6
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 12281100380000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $7,212.52
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Sheridan 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: East Woodland to Griffith Rd. North to #1203 on right side.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,863 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 1914
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-110-038

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: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 500

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 • 0.2mi

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

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

$636,000 – $769,000

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Home values near 1203 Griffith Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1192 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,354,389
1189 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$691,013

Address	Redfin Estimate
1211 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2892 Sq. Ft.	$934,854
1184 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$693,008

Address	Redfin Estimate
1220 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$629,527
1206 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1407 Sq. Ft.	$670,931

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