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Off market jun 2017 for $2M

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6 ba

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5,700

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1280 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Incredible Value! New cedar roof on most of home! New finishes throughout second and third floor! This beautiful east Lake Forest home was designed by architects Granger & Frazier and is set on two stunning acres with 2 separate PIN numbers. The home is graced with spacious, elegant rooms, high ceilings, intricate architectural detail, hardwood floors, a spectacular family room addition and a lovely, recently updated master bath. Enjoy the absolutely beautiful blue stone terraces and in-ground pool which are surrounded by incredible formal boxwood gardens which were designed by Peter Cummin. It is conveniently located within walking distance to schools and downtown east Lake Forest. Move right in and enjoy this gorgeous home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

1.94 acresLot Size

$351Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Ann Lyon • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listed by Jeanne Martini

Bought with Marina Carney • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09111750

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$6,647/mo

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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

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Sale history for 1280 N Sheridan Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09111750

Jun 16, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$2,000,000

$351/sq ft

Apr 3, 2017

Contingent

—

Jan 12, 2017

Price Changed

$2,195,000

$385/sq ft

Oct 25, 2016

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Oct 11, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Jan 29, 2016

Price Changed

$2,295,000

$403/sq ft

Jan 7, 2016

Listed (New)

$2,395,000

$420/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08858328

Jan 7, 2016

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08565721

Oct 31, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08692688

Aug 5, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08692692

Aug 5, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08284007

Mar 10, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08091457

Jan 20, 2013

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07761465

Mar 6, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 29, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,782 (−1.5%)

$268,576 + $328,208

$596,784

2024

$32,270 (+3.2%)

$268,576 + $328,208

$596,784

2023

$31,267 (+8.0%)

$246,447 + $301,165

$547,612

2022

$28,961 (+2.9%)

$227,182 + $277,623

$504,805

2021

$28,155 (+2.3%)

$218,554 + $267,080

$485,634

2020

$27,525 (+5.3%)

$216,669 + $264,776

$481,445

2019

$26,150 (+20.4%)

$213,868 + $261,353

$475,221

2018

$21,718 (−29.8%)

$284,797 + $318,658

$603,455

2017

$30,936 (+4.2%)

$284,797 + $318,658

$603,455

2016

$29,689 (+1.1%)

$280,036 + $313,331

$593,367

2015

$29,376 (+1.3%)

$266,549 + $298,240

$564,789

2013

$28,990 (+2.0%)

$225,335 + $302,986

$528,321

2012

$28,412 (+2.5%)

$235,827 + $317,093

$552,920

2011

$27,710 (−11.1%)

$250,987 + $337,477

$588,464

2010

$31,167 (−0.2%)

$407,171 + $308,564

$715,735

2008

$31,219 (+7.2%)

$444,656 + $336,971

$781,627

2007

$29,115

$441,364 + $334,476

$775,840

Tax history for 1280 N Sheridan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,782 (−1.5%)

$268,576 + $328,208

$596,784

2024

$32,270 (+3.2%)

$268,576 + $328,208

$596,784

2023

$31,267 (+8.0%)

$246,447 + $301,165

$547,612

2022

$28,961 (+2.9%)

$227,182 + $277,623

$504,805

2021

$28,155 (+2.3%)

$218,554 + $267,080

$485,634

2020

$27,525 (+5.3%)

$216,669 + $264,776

$481,445

2019

$26,150 (+20.4%)

$213,868 + $261,353

$475,221

2018

$21,718 (−29.8%)

$284,797 + $318,658

$603,455

2017

$30,936 (+4.2%)

$284,797 + $318,658

$603,455

2016

$29,689 (+1.1%)

$280,036 + $313,331

$593,367

2015

$29,376 (+1.3%)

$266,549 + $298,240

$564,789

2013

$28,990 (+2.0%)

$225,335 + $302,986

$528,321

2012

$28,412 (+2.5%)

$235,827 + $317,093

$552,920

2011

$27,710 (−11.1%)

$250,987 + $337,477

$588,464

2010

$31,167 (−0.2%)

$407,171 + $308,564

$715,735

2008

$31,219 (+7.2%)

$444,656 + $336,971

$781,627

2007

$29,115

$441,364 + $334,476

$775,840

*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
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

1.75

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.95 Acres

Year renovated

1925

Sq. Ft.

5,513

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-204-021

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Heated Garage
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Gravel Driveway, Circular Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 6

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 18X17
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 17X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 17X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X11
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 25X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 36X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 21X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 17X14
Island, Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 6X5
On Main Level
Other Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Bonus Room, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
Partial Basement, Walkout
Partially Finished Basement, Unfinished Basement
Finished Attic, Interior Stair to Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 14X8
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 14X8
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 34X18
In Walk-out Basement

Additional Room #4 Information
Sitting Room
Size: 17X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Mud Room
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Slate

Additional Room #6 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 26X16
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Humidifier, Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Family Room, In Living Room
Wood Burning

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Partial Air Conditioning, SpacePak Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Built Before 1978
Age: 91-100 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Patio, In-Ground Pool

Lot Information
Dimensions: 278X259X277X315
1.0-1.99 Acres
Fenced Yard, Professionally Landscaped

Property Information
# of Rooms: 13
Ownership: Fee Simple
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 12282040210000
Multiple PINs

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $41,592
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public), Sewer (Storm)
200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Sidewalks, Paved Street

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: Sheridan Rd north of Woodland,west on first lane that is just south of Sheridan School.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,513
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-204-021

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 • 2.9mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

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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Home values near 1280 N Sheridan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1208 North Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$1,197,298
1212 North Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$1,294,694

Address	Redfin Estimate
1200 North Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$1,719,067
1210 North Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4411 Sq. Ft.	$1,669,010

Address	Redfin Estimate
1284 North Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6200 Sq. Ft.	$2,741,847
1251 North Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7360 Sq. Ft.	$2,469,471

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