1290 Telegraph Rd is a 825 square foot house on a 0.25 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $309,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$309,000
$21K since October
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This home's estimate is 60% lower than the average sale price ($772K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,168 (+20.7%)
$108 + $62,987
$63,095
2024
$2,626 (+45.4%)
$108 + $62,987
$63,095
2023
$1,806 (−46.5%)
$24,605 + $27,493
$52,098
2022
$3,376 (+6.1%)
$17,970 + $18,845
$36,815
2021
$3,181 (+2.6%)
$107 + $62,078
$62,185
2020
$3,099 (+3.2%)
$103 + $59,852
$59,955
2019
$3,003 (−3.1%)
$103 + $59,876
$59,979
2018
$3,099 (+1.9%)
$110 + $64,612
$64,722
2017
$3,042 (−6.5%)
$110 + $64,612
$64,722
2016
$3,253 (+5.9%)
$110 + $64,406
$64,516
2015
$3,072 (+22.3%)
$106 + $61,971
$62,077
2013
$2,511 (+0.5%)
$29,674 + $27,626
$57,300
2012
$2,498 (+3.2%)
$30,074 + $27,998
$58,072
2011
$2,421 (+4.4%)
$31,557 + $29,379
$60,936
2010
$2,319 (+2.5%)
$34,654 + $28,325
$62,979
2008
$2,262 (+4.5%)
$36,718 + $30,012
$66,730
2007
$2,165
$36,543 + $29,870
$66,413
Tax history for 1290 Telegraph Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,168 (+20.7%)
$108 + $62,987
$63,095
2024
$2,626 (+45.4%)
$108 + $62,987
$63,095
2023
$1,806 (−46.5%)
$24,605 + $27,493
$52,098
2022
$3,376 (+6.1%)
$17,970 + $18,845
$36,815
2021
$3,181 (+2.6%)
$107 + $62,078
$62,185
2020
$3,099 (+3.2%)
$103 + $59,852
$59,955
2019
$3,003 (−3.1%)
$103 + $59,876
$59,979
2018
$3,099 (+1.9%)
$110 + $64,612
$64,722
2017
$3,042 (−6.5%)
$110 + $64,612
$64,722
2016
$3,253 (+5.9%)
$110 + $64,406
$64,516
2015
$3,072 (+22.3%)
$106 + $61,971
$62,077
2013
$2,511 (+0.5%)
$29,674 + $27,626
$57,300
2012
$2,498 (+3.2%)
$30,074 + $27,998
$58,072
2011
$2,421 (+4.4%)
$31,557 + $29,379
$60,936
2010
$2,319 (+2.5%)
$34,654 + $28,325
$62,979
2008
$2,262 (+4.5%)
$36,718 + $30,012
$66,730
2007
$2,165
$36,543 + $29,870
$66,413
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Apr 28, 2026 • Final
Building
Gas
Grading
Apr 24, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Install a gas line for a fire pit.
Gas
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 825
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 825
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 825
Building Sq. Ft: 1,650
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: S 100 FT N 150 FT E 137.15 FT MEAS D ON N LN S 13.28 A N 23. 28A W OF RD W1/2 SE1/4 SECTION 7 TOWNSHIP 43 RANGE 12
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,890
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.25
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 825
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Lake County
APN: 16-07-400-015
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Everett Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Estimated sale price
$294,000 – $356,000
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