261 N Mayflower Rd is a 6,455 square foot house on a 2.84 acre lot with 7 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 01, 1988 for $1,950,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $4,284,882.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
2.84 acresLot Size
$664Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$4,284,882
$2.3M since sold in May 1988$32K since October
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This home's estimate is 18.4% higher than the average sale price ($3.62M) 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.
Permits
Jan 7, 2026 • Final
Building
Demolish a residential building.
Demolition
May 13, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Demolish a residential building.
Demolition
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 3,083
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PETER G DANIS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 6,455
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 4,118
Building Sq. Ft: 10,242
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PETER G DANIS SUB LOT 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 704
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 123,719
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 2.8402
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,455
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1890
County: Lake County
APN: 12-34-304-020
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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Historical weather
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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
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Estimated sale price
$4.07M – $4.93M
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