INVESTOR SPECIAL - CURRENT LEASE EXPIRES 7/1/23! This is a great entry level home in the heart of Lake Forest. Trying to get your kids into Lake Forest schools at a very agreeable price? You can do both and more with this well-maintained, 5 bedroom, 2 story in the historic district. Priced to sell. Incredible location close to downtown Lake Forest, the trail system, the train station, schools, the library, Gorton Center, restaurants, boutiques and the beach too. Here are some outstanding features of this home...Granite counters and SS appliances in the kitchen...wood floors...2 baths...partially finished basement...2 car garage newer driveway...large patio with Council fire and fenced yard. Enclosed four-season porch (which isn't included in the square feet of the home!) Call now for your private tour. Buyer pays transfer tax of $4/1000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Roger Owen• Baird & Warner
Bought with Shawnah Donley• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
So much house for the money! Must see to truly appreciate. East Lake Forest farmhouse recently renovated including new kitchen & baths. Kitchen has maple cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances plus separate eating area. Basement has finished rec room plus laundry & ample storage. Dual HVAC systems - all less than 4 years old. Hardwood floors in most rooms. Great details. Walk to town, train & school
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07245846
Apr 1, 2010
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06898746
Oct 8, 2008
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,751 (+0.2%)
$78,901 + $107,245
$186,146
2024
$10,725 (+8.2%)
$78,901 + $107,245
$186,146
2023
$9,910 (+11.5%)
$76,020 + $103,329
$179,349
2022
$8,887 (+2.9%)
$66,740 + $90,716
$157,456
2021
$8,641 (+2.3%)
$62,389 + $84,801
$147,190
2020
$8,447 (+9.8%)
$61,851 + $84,070
$145,921
2019
$7,696 (−0.6%)
$61,051 + $82,983
$144,034
2018
$7,741 (+3.5%)
$80,718 + $71,303
$152,021
2017
$7,481 (+4.4%)
$80,718 + $71,303
$152,021
2016
$7,164 (+1.3%)
$79,369 + $70,111
$149,480
2015
$7,069 (+48.7%)
$75,546 + $66,734
$142,280
2013
$4,753 (−30.2%)
$63,865 + $27,740
$91,605
2012
$6,805 (+2.6%)
$66,839 + $64,188
$131,027
2011
$6,632 (+13.4%)
$71,136 + $68,314
$139,450
2010
$5,846 (−0.1%)
$80,360 + $52,794
$133,154
2008
$5,853
$87,758 + $57,654
$145,412
2007
$5,855
$87,108 + $72,906
$160,014
Tax history for 1207 N Mckinley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,751 (+0.2%)
$78,901 + $107,245
$186,146
2024
$10,725 (+8.2%)
$78,901 + $107,245
$186,146
2023
$9,910 (+11.5%)
$76,020 + $103,329
$179,349
2022
$8,887 (+2.9%)
$66,740 + $90,716
$157,456
2021
$8,641 (+2.3%)
$62,389 + $84,801
$147,190
2020
$8,447 (+9.8%)
$61,851 + $84,070
$145,921
2019
$7,696 (−0.6%)
$61,051 + $82,983
$144,034
2018
$7,741 (+3.5%)
$80,718 + $71,303
$152,021
2017
$7,481 (+4.4%)
$80,718 + $71,303
$152,021
2016
$7,164 (+1.3%)
$79,369 + $70,111
$149,480
2015
$7,069 (+48.7%)
$75,546 + $66,734
$142,280
2013
$4,753 (−30.2%)
$63,865 + $27,740
$91,605
2012
$6,805 (+2.6%)
$66,839 + $64,188
$131,027
2011
$6,632 (+13.4%)
$71,136 + $68,314
$139,450
2010
$5,846 (−0.1%)
$80,360 + $52,794
$133,154
2008
$5,853
$87,758 + $57,654
$145,412
2007
$5,855
$87,108 + $72,906
$160,014
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098
Year renovated
1915
Sq. Ft.
2,532
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-28-111-002
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2024.
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
Mar 24, 2027 • Active
Mechanical
Perform a kitchen remodel.
Kitchen
Mar 24, 2027 • Active
Building
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,026
Laundry Features: Sink
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features