OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2023 for $880K

$1,134,875

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,689/mo

•

2,300

sq ft

178 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Located in Lake Forest's historic downtown area, this picturesque home blends the best of the charm and character of an older elegant home with many thoughtful improvements and upgrades over the years. Welcomed by a beautiful walkway gate you will be enchanted by the privacy, the 1/2 acre lot with mature trees and sweeping lawns, the side porch, and the lovely screened porch. Features include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, intricate moldings, and gorgeous windows. An interior rehab in 2010 included all 3 floors plus the finished basement with new flooring, a stunning new kitchen, 3 new baths, new electrical, light fixtures, beams in the primary suite, living room crown molding, new fireplace mantel, 2 furnaces and 2 a/c units. The exterior rehab in 2010 included new roof, gutters, landscaping, new garage door, exterior light fixtures, and shutters. A nicely flowing floor plan includes space for one and all to gather in the gracious formal living room, kitchen with island, pretty dining area, comfortable family room plus the 3rd floor bonus room/den and the spacious finished basement with rec rooms. Exterior was recently painted, new sump pump, new hot water heater. Enjoy the wonderful and convenient in town living near shopping, Metra train station, restaurants, schools, parks, open lands, and Lake Michigan! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a captivating home on a delightfully spacious property in East Lake Forest. Easy to show

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$493Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Daria Andrews • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Cory Green • Compass

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11131560

Redfin Estimate

$1,134,875

$255K since sold in April 2023$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 25.4% higher than the average sale price ($905K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$900,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,517 sq ft
1297 Edgewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$910,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,956 sq ft
198 Wildwood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$835,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,944 sq ft
565 Ryan Pl, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$875,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,007 sq ft
975 Inverlieth Ter, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,010,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,565 sq ft
411 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$900,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,375 sq ft
46 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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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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6 MoM

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$995,000
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EARLY ACCESS
$1,695,000
6 beds5 baths6,014 sq ft
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$1,995,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,387 sq ft
677 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,950,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,744 sq ft
950 Lakewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3D WALKTHROUGH
$949,900
4 beds3.5 baths2,367 sq ft
598 Wharton Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,245,000
3 beds3 baths1,944 sq ft
64 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,349,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,318 sq ft
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$1,800,000
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Sale history for 178 E Illinois Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11131560

Apr 20, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$880,000

$383/sq ft

Feb 15, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Nov 14, 2022

Price Changed

$925,000

$402/sq ft

Sep 8, 2022

Price Changed

$1,020,000

$443/sq ft

Jun 30, 2022

Price Changed

$1,095,000

$476/sq ft

Jun 24, 2022

Relisted (Active)

—

Jun 16, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Aug 11, 2021

Price Changed

$1,185,000

$515/sq ft

Jun 22, 2021

Listed (New)

$1,249,000

$543/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1994

Sold

$425,000

$185/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1986

Sold

$250,000

$109/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,582 (+0.2%)

$162,810 + $141,610

$304,420

2024

$17,540 (+5.1%)

$162,810 + $141,610

$304,420

2023

$16,696 (+11.5%)

$156,865 + $145,300

$302,165

2022

$14,974 (+2.9%)

$137,717 + $127,564

$265,281

2021

$14,558 (+2.3%)

$128,738 + $119,246

$247,984

2020

$14,232 (+5.3%)

$127,628 + $118,218

$245,846

2019

$13,522 (−3.8%)

$125,978 + $116,690

$242,668

2018

$14,060 (+3.4%)

$169,128 + $96,096

$265,224

2017

$13,597 (+4.2%)

$169,128 + $96,096

$265,224

2016

$13,048 (+1.1%)

$166,301 + $94,490

$260,791

2015

$12,911 (+6.0%)

$158,291 + $89,939

$248,230

2013

$12,182 (+2.1%)

$133,816 + $85,699

$219,515

2012

$11,932 (+2.6%)

$140,047 + $89,689

$229,736

2011

$11,629 (+3.5%)

$149,050 + $95,454

$244,504

2010

$11,235 (−0.1%)

$161,473 + $94,403

$255,876

2008

$11,247 (+7.4%)

$176,338 + $103,094

$279,432

2007

$10,476

$175,032 + $102,331

$277,363

Tax history for 178 E Illinois Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,582 (+0.2%)

$162,810 + $141,610

$304,420

2024

$17,540 (+5.1%)

$162,810 + $141,610

$304,420

2023

$16,696 (+11.5%)

$156,865 + $145,300

$302,165

2022

$14,974 (+2.9%)

$137,717 + $127,564

$265,281

2021

$14,558 (+2.3%)

$128,738 + $119,246

$247,984

2020

$14,232 (+5.3%)

$127,628 + $118,218

$245,846

2019

$13,522 (−3.8%)

$125,978 + $116,690

$242,668

2018

$14,060 (+3.4%)

$169,128 + $96,096

$265,224

2017

$13,597 (+4.2%)

$169,128 + $96,096

$265,224

2016

$13,048 (+1.1%)

$166,301 + $94,490

$260,791

2015

$12,911 (+6.0%)

$158,291 + $89,939

$248,230

2013

$12,182 (+2.1%)

$133,816 + $85,699

$219,515

2012

$11,932 (+2.6%)

$140,047 + $89,689

$229,736

2011

$11,629 (+3.5%)

$149,050 + $95,454

$244,504

2010

$11,235 (−0.1%)

$161,473 + $94,403

$255,876

2008

$11,247 (+7.4%)

$176,338 + $103,094

$279,432

2007

$10,476

$175,032 + $102,331

$277,363

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

1915

Sq. Ft.

2,020

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-33-118-025

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video
Additional Media Type 2: Other Media

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Third
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 21 x 12
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 36 x 9

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 22 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 9
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Island
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 8
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 16
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Special Millwork
# of Rooms: 9

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch

Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 12331180250000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 122 X 204 X 93 X 64 X 31 X 136
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Mature Trees, Partial Fencing

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,360.62
Tax Year: 2021

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
High School District: 115
High School: Lake Forest High School

Location Information
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Greenbay Rd North of Deerpath to Illinois Rd ,east to #178

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-118-025

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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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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

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 178 E Illinois Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
190 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4215 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,309
521 Oakwood Ave Apartment 3B, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2311 Sq. Ft.	$1,196,431
521 Oakwood Ave Apartment 1B, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2311 Sq. Ft.	$1,164,399
555 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1426 Sq. Ft.	$534,969

Address	Redfin Estimate
540 North Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5080 Sq. Ft.	$3,149,478
521 Oakwood Ave Apartment 2B, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2311 Sq. Ft.	$1,012,794
521 Oakwood Ave Apartment 1A, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2367 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,849
521 Oakwood Ave Apartment 3A, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2367 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,325

Address	Redfin Estimate
550 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3334 Sq. Ft.	$978,162
521 Oakwood Ave Apartment 2A, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$1,287,096
551 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$925,527

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