1549 Telegraph Rd is a 3,224 square foot house on a 0.89 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $859,029.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$859,029
$4,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 11.3% lower than the average sale price ($969K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,550 (+1.6%)
$102,037 + $149,642
$251,679
2024
$13,335 (−0.7%)
$102,037 + $149,642
$251,679
2023
$13,423 (+31.6%)
$97,326 + $142,734
$240,060
2022
$10,201 (+6.0%)
$93,403 + $136,981
$230,384
2021
$9,627 (+2.6%)
$99,000 + $81,726
$180,726
2020
$9,379 (+3.2%)
$95,449 + $78,795
$174,244
2019
$9,087 (−20.9%)
$95,488 + $78,827
$174,315
2018
$11,486 (+1.8%)
$101,210 + $122,472
$223,682
2017
$11,279 (+3.2%)
$101,210 + $122,472
$223,682
2016
$10,930 (+1.5%)
$100,887 + $122,081
$222,968
2015
$10,773 (−2.3%)
$97,072 + $117,465
$214,537
2013
$11,024 (+3.5%)
$91,860 + $117,064
$208,924
2012
$10,653 (+4.2%)
$93,098 + $118,641
$211,739
2011
$10,227 (+6.1%)
$97,689 + $124,492
$222,181
2010
$9,636 (+3.1%)
$107,276 + $119,568
$226,844
2008
$9,346 (+6.7%)
$113,664 + $126,688
$240,352
2007
$8,757
$113,124 + $126,086
$239,210
Tax history for 1549 Telegraph Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,550 (+1.6%)
$102,037 + $149,642
$251,679
2024
$13,335 (−0.7%)
$102,037 + $149,642
$251,679
2023
$13,423 (+31.6%)
$97,326 + $142,734
$240,060
2022
$10,201 (+6.0%)
$93,403 + $136,981
$230,384
2021
$9,627 (+2.6%)
$99,000 + $81,726
$180,726
2020
$9,379 (+3.2%)
$95,449 + $78,795
$174,244
2019
$9,087 (−20.9%)
$95,488 + $78,827
$174,315
2018
$11,486 (+1.8%)
$101,210 + $122,472
$223,682
2017
$11,279 (+3.2%)
$101,210 + $122,472
$223,682
2016
$10,930 (+1.5%)
$100,887 + $122,081
$222,968
2015
$10,773 (−2.3%)
$97,072 + $117,465
$214,537
2013
$11,024 (+3.5%)
$91,860 + $117,064
$208,924
2012
$10,653 (+4.2%)
$93,098 + $118,641
$211,739
2011
$10,227 (+6.1%)
$97,689 + $124,492
$222,181
2010
$9,636 (+3.1%)
$107,276 + $119,568
$226,844
2008
$9,346 (+6.7%)
$113,664 + $126,688
$240,352
2007
$8,757
$113,124 + $126,086
$239,210
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Mar 1, 2012 • Final
Electrical
Install a new generator.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,008
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JACOB TMAUERS OLD MILL ROAD SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 3,224
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,574
Building Sq. Ft: 4,232
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: JACOB T.MAUERS OLD MILL ROAD SUB LOT 5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 38,768
Legal Lot Number: 5
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.89
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Lake County
APN: 16-07-404-014
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Everett Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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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
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$817,000 – $988,000
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