1240 N Sheridan Rd is a 6,500 square foot house on a 1.4 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 24, 2000 for $1,750,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $2,493,882.
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,493,882
$744K since sold in July 2000$24K since September
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This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.30M) of 6 comparable homes.
Historically land-marked 1840 built home is one of the oldest homes in Lake Forest. The charm of yesteryear meets the latest modern conveniences and luxuries. This home has marble fireplaces,Waterworks, Ann Sacks tiling throughout all the bathrooms....
Home has been renovated thoroughly and carefully. Located several houses from Sheridan Elementary and blocks to the Lake.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Adrienne Sassaman
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Sale history for 1240 N Sheridan Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 3, 2015
Sold
$1,857,000
$286/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 2000
Sold
$1,750,000
$269/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,494 (+2.2%)
$77,809
2024
$4,397 (−0.2%)
$77,809
2023
$4,404 (+4.2%)
$73,529
2022
$4,227 (+2.2%)
$69,979
2021
$4,134 (+3.4%)
$69,998
2020
$4,000 (+6.0%)
$69,818
2019
$3,774 (−66.6%)
$67,731
2018
$11,311 (+3.4%)
$213,362
2017
$10,938 (+4.2%)
$213,362
2016
$10,497 (+1.1%)
$209,795
2015
$10,386 (+107.8%)
$199,691
2013
$4,998 (+89.5%)
$510,891
2012
$2,638 (+1,002.6%)
$50,781
2011
$239 (+8.3%)
$5,030
2010
$221 (+9.1%)
$5,030
2008
$202 (+6.6%)
$5,030
2007
$190
$5,030
Tax history for 1240 N Sheridan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,494 (+2.2%)
$77,809
2024
$4,397 (−0.2%)
$77,809
2023
$4,404 (+4.2%)
$73,529
2022
$4,227 (+2.2%)
$69,979
2021
$4,134 (+3.4%)
$69,998
2020
$4,000 (+6.0%)
$69,818
2019
$3,774 (−66.6%)
$67,731
2018
$11,311 (+3.4%)
$213,362
2017
$10,938 (+4.2%)
$213,362
2016
$10,497 (+1.1%)
$209,795
2015
$10,386 (+107.8%)
$199,691
2013
$4,998 (+89.5%)
$510,891
2012
$2,638 (+1,002.6%)
$50,781
2011
$239 (+8.3%)
$5,030
2010
$221 (+9.1%)
$5,030
2008
$202 (+6.6%)
$5,030
2007
$190
$5,030
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HUGH M G GARDEN S SUB
Legal Description: HUGH M G GARDEN S SUBDN; LOT 2
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 32,400
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.7438
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL VACANT LAND/LOTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,500
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-204-020
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 10, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
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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
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.34M – $2.84M
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