254 E Old Elm Rd is a 3,280 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 30, 1995 for $161,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $946,256.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$946,256
$785K since sold in May 1995$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 28.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 4 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 17, 2024 • Final
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,552
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# 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: Above Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: H O STONE & COMPANYS LAKE FOREST
Living Sq. Ft: 3,280
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,728
Building Sq. Ft: 5,294
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: H.O.STONE & COS LAKE FOREST ADD. LOT 16 BLOCK 13
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 770
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,042
Legal Lot Number: 16
Legal Block Number: 13
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.4601
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-120-014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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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 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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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
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
$899,000 – $1.09M
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