MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS COMPLETELY UPDATED EAST LAKE FOREST HOME! Enjoy the terrific location and neighborhood close to Market Square, Sheridan School, Lake Forest High School, Lake Michigan, Metra Commuter Train, shopping, restaurants and the bike path. Featuring a wonderful combination of modern updates and vintage charm no detail has been overlooked. Welcoming three season sunroom, hardwood floors throughout, built in gas fireplace in the living/family room, beautiful white kitchen with granite, SS appliances, marble backsplash. Upstairs offers a large primary bedroom with an updated bathroom, a second bedroom & bath and an open concept office that can be converted back to a third bedroom. Spacious basement with recreation/playroom, office space, laundry and great storage! Mudroom area, huge 2 car garage with cabinets/storage, deck, extra deep yard that is fully fenced. New plumbing, electrical, boiler, paint and floors (2019). Fantastic opportunity to live in Lake Forest with all of its wonderful offerings right out your front door!
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
7,845 sq ftLot Size
$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Anne Hardy• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
This adorable East Lake Forest home has been completely refreshed including new boiler, transferable lifetime basement warranty, new plumbing, electrical, carpet and so much more. Blocks from LFHS, Sheridan School, Market Square, Lake Michigan, the Bike Path, Train, and everything Lake Forest has to offer. Nestled on a professionally landscaped and fully fenced yard, This house offers the best of both worlds with a modern day floorplan & wonderfully vintage details throughout. Features include a beautiful built-in gas fireplace in the living room, charming hardwood three season sun room, kitchen with granite countertops, all GE stainless appliances, marble backsplash, a spacious basement with rec room, extra room for office, and a huge 2 car garage. Nothing to do but move right in & enjoy. Includes Home Warranty! OUR PANDEMIC ADVISORY FORM IS LOCATED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10148699
Feb 8, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2019
Price Changed
*
Dec 3, 2018
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09662895
Jul 28, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$445,000
$312/sq ft
Jun 27, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 23, 2017
Price Changed
$475,000
$333/sq ft
Jun 17, 2017
Listed (New)
$499,000
$350/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 2009
Sold
$365,000
$256/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07215024
May 29, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$365,000
$256/sq ft
May 19, 2009
Contingent
—
May 13, 2009
Listed
$389,000
$273/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 11, 2002
Sold
$437,000
$307/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 20, 1999
Sold
$242,500
$170/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$78,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,322 (+0.4%)
$94,426 + $109,598
$204,024
2024
$11,277 (+8.9%)
$94,426 + $109,598
$204,024
2023
$10,358 (+10.4%)
$90,978 + $105,596
$196,574
2022
$9,379 (+2.9%)
$79,872 + $92,706
$172,578
2021
$9,116 (+2.3%)
$74,664 + $86,661
$161,325
2020
$8,913 (+5.3%)
$74,020 + $85,914
$159,934
2019
$8,467 (−1.6%)
$73,063 + $84,803
$157,866
2018
$8,601 (+3.5%)
$97,829 + $70,418
$168,247
2017
$8,312 (+4.4%)
$97,829 + $70,418
$168,247
2016
$7,962 (+1.3%)
$96,194 + $69,241
$165,435
2015
$7,858 (+8.5%)
$91,561 + $65,906
$157,467
2013
$7,244 (+1.8%)
$77,405 + $59,074
$136,479
2012
$7,113 (+2.3%)
$81,009 + $61,824
$142,833
2011
$6,952 (+10.9%)
$86,216 + $65,798
$152,014
2010
$6,272 (+2.2%)
$93,803 + $54,920
$148,723
2008
$6,135 (+6.4%)
$102,439 + $59,976
$162,415
2007
$5,768
$101,681 + $59,532
$161,213
Tax history for 1214 Griffith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,322 (+0.4%)
$94,426 + $109,598
$204,024
2024
$11,277 (+8.9%)
$94,426 + $109,598
$204,024
2023
$10,358 (+10.4%)
$90,978 + $105,596
$196,574
2022
$9,379 (+2.9%)
$79,872 + $92,706
$172,578
2021
$9,116 (+2.3%)
$74,664 + $86,661
$161,325
2020
$8,913 (+5.3%)
$74,020 + $85,914
$159,934
2019
$8,467 (−1.6%)
$73,063 + $84,803
$157,866
2018
$8,601 (+3.5%)
$97,829 + $70,418
$168,247
2017
$8,312 (+4.4%)
$97,829 + $70,418
$168,247
2016
$7,962 (+1.3%)
$96,194 + $69,241
$165,435
2015
$7,858 (+8.5%)
$91,561 + $65,906
$157,467
2013
$7,244 (+1.8%)
$77,405 + $59,074
$136,479
2012
$7,113 (+2.3%)
$81,009 + $61,824
$142,833
2011
$6,952 (+10.9%)
$86,216 + $65,798
$152,014
2010
$6,272 (+2.2%)
$93,803 + $54,920
$148,723
2008
$6,135 (+6.4%)
$102,439 + $59,976
$162,415
2007
$5,768
$101,681 + $59,532
$161,213
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,845 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
1,823
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-28-111-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.