26 Washington Rd is a 2,545 square foot house on a 6,991 square foot lot with 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 01, 1986 for $108,900. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $954,641.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
6,991 sq ftLot Size
$375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$954,641
$846K since sold in July 1986$20K since July
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This home's estimate is 31.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
GR3
General Residence District
The GR-3 District is a two-family residence district used for the purpose of maintaining the character of those areas of the community traditionally zoned for two-family dwellings, partially developed by such uses, and in the best interests of the community, desirably maintained for one-and two-family dwelling use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 860
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAKE FOREST
Living Sq. Ft: 2,545
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,131
Building Sq. Ft: 4,536
# of Stories: 2.25
Legal Description: CITY OF LAKE FOREST E 50FT(S LN) W 115FTS 178FT LOT 294
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,991
Legal Lot Number: 294
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.1605
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,545
Stories: 2.25
Lot Size: 6,991 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-411-018
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$907,000 – $1.10M
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