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Off market aug 2020 for $3.9M

$6,479,013

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $24,975/mo

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7 ba

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7,845

sq ft

1291 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious finishes elevate this special home to a class of its own. A few doors from Lake Michigan, the spectacular ravine setting is unparalleled with hand-hewn trails, steps and breath-taking natural vistas -all blending with a series of natural gardens that connect the ravine and the estate grounds. Graciously sized rooms, five ensuite bedrooms, finished basement, guest house, lap pool with pool house and separate exercise gazebo all make this a one-of-a kind property. This spectacular estate is the perfect blend of comfort and elegance as it embraces a spectacular natural setting.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

3.6 acresLot Size

$826Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Andra O'Neill • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Mary Grant • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Redfin Estimate

$6,479,013

$2.5M since sold in August 2020$514K since October

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This home's estimate is 120.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.93M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
6 beds5 baths6,200 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 1291 Elm Tree Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$179,316 (+5.3%)

$607,516 + $2,522,154

$3,129,670

2024

$170,243 (+121.5%)

$607,516 + $2,522,154

$3,129,670

2023

$76,873 (+6.2%)

$557,459 + $2,314,338

$2,871,797

2022

$72,356 (+1.1%)

$513,882 + $707,567

$1,221,449

2019

$71,551 (−9.4%)

$511,007 + $773,085

$1,284,092

2018

$78,980 (+3.4%)

$679,610 + $835,253

$1,514,863

2017

$76,357 (+4.7%)

$679,610 + $835,253

$1,514,863

2016

$72,935 (+1.1%)

$668,250 + $821,291

$1,489,541

2015

$72,147 (+0.3%)

$636,065 + $781,735

$1,417,800

2013

$71,953 (+3.3%)

$537,719 + $764,749

$1,302,468

2012

$69,653 (+2.6%)

$562,755 + $800,356

$1,363,111

2011

$67,909 (−1.7%)

$598,930 + $851,805

$1,450,735

2010

$69,117 (−0.1%)

$762,937 + $834,304

$1,597,241

2008

$69,196 (+7.3%)

$833,173 + $911,111

$1,744,284

2007

$64,488

$827,004 + $885,379

$1,712,383

Tax history for 1291 Elm Tree Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$179,316 (+5.3%)

$607,516 + $2,522,154

$3,129,670

2024

$170,243 (+121.5%)

$607,516 + $2,522,154

$3,129,670

2023

$76,873 (+6.2%)

$557,459 + $2,314,338

$2,871,797

2022

$72,356 (+1.1%)

$513,882 + $707,567

$1,221,449

2019

$71,551 (−9.4%)

$511,007 + $773,085

$1,284,092

2018

$78,980 (+3.4%)

$679,610 + $835,253

$1,514,863

2017

$76,357 (+4.7%)

$679,610 + $835,253

$1,514,863

2016

$72,935 (+1.1%)

$668,250 + $821,291

$1,489,541

2015

$72,147 (+0.3%)

$636,065 + $781,735

$1,417,800

2013

$71,953 (+3.3%)

$537,719 + $764,749

$1,302,468

2012

$69,653 (+2.6%)

$562,755 + $800,356

$1,363,111

2011

$67,909 (−1.7%)

$598,930 + $851,805

$1,450,735

2010

$69,117 (−0.1%)

$762,937 + $834,304

$1,597,241

2008

$69,196 (+7.3%)

$833,173 + $911,111

$1,744,284

2007

$64,488

$827,004 + $885,379

$1,712,383

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.22 Acres

Year renovated

1953

Sq. Ft.

9,444

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-207-028

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Heated Garage, 7+ Ft. High Garage Door
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Brick Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Other Media

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 20X19
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 18X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 17X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 18X17
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 34X19
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 22X20
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 21X19
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 17X14
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Butler)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 13X5
On Main Level

Additional Rooms Information
Bonus Room, 5th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Foyer, Library, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 18X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 22X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Library
Size: 22X12
On Main Level
Other Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 25X14
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Sitting Room
Size: 19X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Foyer
Size: 24X10
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 33X19
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Den
Size: 15X16
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Oven/Built-in
Humidifier, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Power Generator, Multiple Water Heaters

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
In Family Room, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Built-in Features

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

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 81-90 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Patio, In-Ground Pool, Storm/Screen Windows, Outdoor Fireplace

Lot Information
Dimensions: 431X491X280X340
3.0-3.99 Acres
Professionally Landscaped, Wooded

Property Information
# of Rooms: 15
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: Assessor square footage includes basement.
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 11549
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 2005
School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 12282070280000
Multiple PINs

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $73,563.20
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

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

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: Corner of Elm Tree and Crabtree

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 9,444
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-207-028

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.1mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

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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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

$6.16M – $7.45M

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Home values near 1291 Elm Tree Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1220 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4180 Sq. Ft.	$2,858,417
1380 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4602 Sq. Ft.	$2,394,895
1331 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4902 Sq. Ft.	$2,673,057
1360 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5748 Sq. Ft.	$3,809,118
1363 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5155 Sq. Ft.	$3,632,332
595 Crab Tree Lane, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5084 Sq. Ft.	$2,292,680
1350 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 622 Sq. Ft.	$3,568,121

Address	Redfin Estimate
1381 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6182 Sq. Ft.	$3,095,757
1365 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4883 Sq. Ft.	$2,528,427
1201 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4898 Sq. Ft.	$1,951,120
1250 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5422 Sq. Ft.	$3,050,851
570 Crab Tree Lane, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,852,974
581 Crab Tree Lane, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7906 Sq. Ft.	$3,950,400
693 Spruce Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4302 Sq. Ft.	$3,137,340

Address	Redfin Estimate
1300 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$1,769,432
1305 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6593 Sq. Ft.	$3,404,701
1304 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$1,435,372
1320 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5322 Sq. Ft.	$3,776,475
545 Crab Tree Lane, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6235 Sq. Ft.	$4,564,140
1350 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$877,811
677 Spruce Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4340 Sq. Ft.	$2,948,677

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