OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2020 for $420K

$665,521

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,157/mo

•

2 ba

•

1,800

sq ft

1257 N MCKINLEY Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Super cute 3 bedroom/2 bath expanded Cape in east Lake Forest with excellent location near the high school, Jewel, in town shopping and right across the street is the 25 mile Robert McClory bike/walking path! Recently updated white kitchen and baths, all trim has been painted white and brand new basement windows were just installed. Large first floor primary bedroom with ample closet space and brand new carpet while the rest of the house features beautiful hardwood floors. A separate garage and fully fenced in professionally landscaped deep back yard complete this charming property. Come live and love the life in Lake Forest!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

6,629 sq ftLot Size

$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Susan Lincoln • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listed by Cathie Powell • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Anne Jacobs • Baird & Warner

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10840811

Redfin Estimate

$665,521

$246K since sold in December 2020$15K since September

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This home's estimate is 7.7% lower than the average sale price ($721K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$795,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
204 Park Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$630,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,725 sq ft
221 W Sheridan Pl, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$851,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,709 sq ft
1473 Edgewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$630,000
D
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
203 Park Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$701,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,342 sq ft
1438 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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$2,299,000
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1871 W Salisbury Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,199,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,820 sq ft
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$2,500,000
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$619,000
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Redfin agents who toured

Main floor has updated kitchen, living room, sun room and nice size bedroom. 2 additional bedroom on upper level. Unfinished basement. Detached garage down long of a shared driveway.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Boysen
Redfin Associate agent
Hardwood floors throughout most of home. Kitchen has updated appliances. Unfinished basement. Minutes walk from high school. Spacious backyard. Shared driveway with neighbor.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Miller
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 1257 N MCKINLEY Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10840811

Dec 10, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$420,000

$233/sq ft

Oct 15, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Oct 10, 2020

Price Changed

$429,000

$238/sq ft

Aug 31, 2020

Listed (New)

$449,000

$249/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09602199

Aug 6, 2017

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09592877

Apr 21, 2017

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08661040

Jul 31, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$327,500

$182/sq ft

Jul 23, 2014

Pending

—

Jul 1, 2014

Listed (Contingent)

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08622225

Jun 15, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07864733

Mar 22, 2012

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$252,000

$140/sq ft

Mar 13, 2012

Contingent

—

Oct 12, 2011

Price Changed (Price Change)

$324,750

$180/sq ft

Sep 27, 2011

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Sep 23, 2011

Contingent

—

Jul 26, 2011

Price Changed (Price Change)

$337,500

$188/sq ft

Jul 25, 2011

Listed (New)

$349,900

$194/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07751510

Jul 25, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2011

Contingent

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07271958

Nov 21, 2009

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06269865

Aug 31, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Nov 28, 2001

Sold

$341,000

$189/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 1987

Sold

$139,000

$77/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,101 (+0.2%)

$83,748 + $73,820

$157,568

2024

$9,079 (+3.1%)

$83,748 + $73,820

$157,568

2023

$8,808 (+17.8%)

$80,690 + $71,124

$151,814

2022

$7,476 (+2.9%)

$74,382 + $65,564

$139,946

2021

$7,269 (+14.0%)

$65,807 + $58,005

$123,812

2020

$6,374 (+5.3%)

$65,239 + $57,505

$122,744

2019

$6,056 (−3.3%)

$64,396 + $44,288

$108,684

2018

$6,265 (+3.4%)

$86,333 + $31,851

$118,184

2017

$6,059 (−15.1%)

$86,333 + $31,851

$118,184

2016

$7,140 (−4.5%)

$84,890 + $31,319

$116,209

2015

$7,474 (+61.7%)

$80,801 + $61,035

$141,836

2013

$4,621 (+5.9%)

$70,874 + $12,395

$83,269

2012

$4,362 (−34.9%)

$71,489 + $66,446

$137,935

2011

$6,704 (+44.7%)

$76,084 + $70,717

$146,801

2010

$4,633 (−0.5%)

$84,457 + $26,943

$111,400

2008

$4,655 (−21.8%)

$92,232 + $71,516

$163,748

2007

$5,950

$91,549 + $70,987

$162,536

Tax history for 1257 N MCKINLEY Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,101 (+0.2%)

$83,748 + $73,820

$157,568

2024

$9,079 (+3.1%)

$83,748 + $73,820

$157,568

2023

$8,808 (+17.8%)

$80,690 + $71,124

$151,814

2022

$7,476 (+2.9%)

$74,382 + $65,564

$139,946

2021

$7,269 (+14.0%)

$65,807 + $58,005

$123,812

2020

$6,374 (+5.3%)

$65,239 + $57,505

$122,744

2019

$6,056 (−3.3%)

$64,396 + $44,288

$108,684

2018

$6,265 (+3.4%)

$86,333 + $31,851

$118,184

2017

$6,059 (−15.1%)

$86,333 + $31,851

$118,184

2016

$7,140 (−4.5%)

$84,890 + $31,319

$116,209

2015

$7,474 (+61.7%)

$80,801 + $61,035

$141,836

2013

$4,621 (+5.9%)

$70,874 + $12,395

$83,269

2012

$4,362 (−34.9%)

$71,489 + $66,446

$137,935

2011

$6,704 (+44.7%)

$76,084 + $70,717

$146,801

2010

$4,633 (−0.5%)

$84,457 + $26,943

$111,400

2008

$4,655 (−21.8%)

$92,232 + $71,516

$163,748

2007

$5,950

$91,549 + $70,987

$162,536

*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

Stories

1.25

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,300 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1925

Sq. Ft.

1,632

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-110-002

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.

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
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

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

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X21
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X17
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X17
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath

Living Room Information
Size: 12X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 11X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 12X14
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Study
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Finished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Study
Size: 8X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Humidifier, Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Radon Mitigation System(s)

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 71-80 Years
Frame Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X146
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard

Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 12281100020000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $6,056
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Storm)
Circuit Breakers

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: DEERPATH TO MCKINLEY NORTH TO HOUSE

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 7,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-110-002

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

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

$633,000 – $766,000

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Home values near 1257 N MCKINLEY Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1207 N McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2532 Sq. Ft.	$721,715
1265 N McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$624,104

Address	Redfin Estimate
1201 N McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 938 Sq. Ft.	$423,501
1251 N McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 959 Sq. Ft.	$478,898

Address	Redfin Estimate
1243 N McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$719,315
1220 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$660,415

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