OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2019 for $277K

$487,621

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,149/mo

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1251 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

A charming home awaits with lovely updates and improvements . New roof April 2016, newer oven/range, dishwasher. Built in antique buffet in large dining room. Living room with high ceiling and wonderful millwork, fireplace, hardwood floors. Two pretty bedrooms are light, bright and neutral on main floor. Fenced yard, newer deck, new brick patio, new garage door. Basement has family room with tin ceiling and great built in cabinetry, guest area, laundry room and office. Plenty of storage too. The best deal in town. Enjoy the ELF location near schools, parks, town, shopping and dining , train, bike path

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

6,372 sq ftLot Size

$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Daria Andrews • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Lori Baker • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10171579

Redfin Estimate

$487,621

$211K since sold in March 2019$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 25.9% lower than the average sale price ($658K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$765,000
A
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$725,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,418 sq ft
130 E North Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$795,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
204 Park Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$701,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,342 sq ft
1438 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$560,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,407 sq ft
1206 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$400,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,136 sq ft
117 E Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

2 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 1251 N McKinley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10171579

Mar 18, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$277,000

$289/sq ft

Feb 15, 2019

Contingent

—

Feb 1, 2019

Listed (New)

$310,000

$323/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09772777

Nov 6, 2017

Contingent

—

Nov 3, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 16, 2017

Contingent

—

Public Records

Aug 24, 2000

Sold

$250,000

$261/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 31, 1995

Sold

$178,500

$186/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 1, 1991

Sold

$143,000

$149/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1986

Sold

$89,900

$94/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,995 (+0.5%)

$81,346 + $47,762

$129,108

2024

$6,961 (+3.7%)

$81,346 + $47,762

$129,108

2023

$6,713 (+16.5%)

$78,376 + $46,018

$124,394

2022

$5,763 (+2.9%)

$72,249 + $42,421

$114,670

2021

$5,601 (+2.3%)

$63,920 + $37,530

$101,450

2020

$5,477 (+13.8%)

$63,369 + $37,206

$100,575

2019

$4,815 (−12.2%)

$62,549 + $34,104

$96,653

2018

$5,481 (+3.5%)

$83,913 + $25,480

$109,393

2017

$5,295 (+4.5%)

$83,913 + $25,480

$109,393

2016

$5,066 (+1.5%)

$82,510 + $25,054

$107,564

2015

$4,993 (+8.2%)

$78,536 + $23,847

$102,383

2013

$4,615 (+1.7%)

$66,393 + $22,722

$89,115

2012

$4,538 (+2.1%)

$69,484 + $23,780

$93,264

2011

$4,443 (−9.7%)

$73,951 + $25,309

$99,260

2010

$4,922 (−0.5%)

$82,489 + $35,504

$117,993

2008

$4,945 (+6.5%)

$90,083 + $38,772

$128,855

2007

$4,642

$89,416 + $38,485

$127,901

Tax history for 1251 N McKinley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,995 (+0.5%)

$81,346 + $47,762

$129,108

2024

$6,961 (+3.7%)

$81,346 + $47,762

$129,108

2023

$6,713 (+16.5%)

$78,376 + $46,018

$124,394

2022

$5,763 (+2.9%)

$72,249 + $42,421

$114,670

2021

$5,601 (+2.3%)

$63,920 + $37,530

$101,450

2020

$5,477 (+13.8%)

$63,369 + $37,206

$100,575

2019

$4,815 (−12.2%)

$62,549 + $34,104

$96,653

2018

$5,481 (+3.5%)

$83,913 + $25,480

$109,393

2017

$5,295 (+4.5%)

$83,913 + $25,480

$109,393

2016

$5,066 (+1.5%)

$82,510 + $25,054

$107,564

2015

$4,993 (+8.2%)

$78,536 + $23,847

$102,383

2013

$4,615 (+1.7%)

$66,393 + $22,722

$89,115

2012

$4,538 (+2.1%)

$69,484 + $23,780

$93,264

2011

$4,443 (−9.7%)

$73,951 + $25,309

$99,260

2010

$4,922 (−0.5%)

$82,489 + $35,504

$117,993

2008

$4,945 (+6.5%)

$90,083 + $38,772

$128,855

2007

$4,642

$89,416 + $38,485

$127,901

*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

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,373 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1926

Sq. Ft.

1,822

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-110-003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 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: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 11X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds, Window Curtains/Drapes

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 11X09
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds, Window Curtains/Drapes

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X08
In Basement
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Window Blinds, Window Curtains/Drapes

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Size: 15X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Family Room Information
Size: 19X11
In Basement
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Kitchen Information
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 12X08
In Basement

Additional Rooms Information
Enclosed Porch, Office
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 14X6
In Basement

Additional Room #2 Information
Enclosed Porch
Size: 15X6
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Equipment
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring

Heating & Cooling
Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 91-100 Years
Aluminum Siding
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Deck, Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 131
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard

Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: basement is also 959 sq feet
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 12281100030000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $5,295
Tax Year: 2017
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights

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: Deerpath to McKinley, North to #

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,822
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,373 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-110-003

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 8000

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

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

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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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$464,000 – $561,000

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Home values near 1251 N McKinley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1207 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2532 Sq. Ft.	$726,569
1257 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$669,559
1220 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$642,939
1214 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$823,759
250 Noble Ave, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$510,484
256 Mills Ct, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2341 Sq. Ft.	$894,968
259 Noble Ave, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$647,603

Address	Redfin Estimate
1201 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 938 Sq. Ft.	$418,538
1265 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$636,811
215 Mills Ct, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
242 Mills Ct, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1971 Sq. Ft.	$579,511
242 Noble Ave, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$569,287
232 Mills Ct, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1312 Sq. Ft.	$466,265
251 Noble Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$596,461

Address	Redfin Estimate
1243 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$729,888
1195 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$613,090
1206 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1407 Sq. Ft.	$672,716
267 Noble Ave, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$373,674
264 Mills Ct, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2323 Sq. Ft.	$856,455
224 Mills Ct, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$470,988
245 Noble Ave, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$735,928

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