OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2024 for $735K

$1,052,554

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,962/mo

•

3,576

sq ft

262 Wilshire Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

ALOT of house and yard for the money!!!!! AMAZING NEW PRICE Rarely available and highly sought after 4 BR 2.1 BA 1986 Colonial with first floor primary suite. Walk in to a two story living room. Generous room sizes. Kitchen opens to large family room. Sunroom has vaulted ceiling and overlooks the lush, peaceful, backyard with wonderful patio, lawn and wooded on side and back of yard. Newer underground sprinkler system perfect for the gardener Three large bedrooms on the second floor and a loft area perfect for extra lounging space. Basement has partially finished room(drywall only) and a huge storage room with laundry. Anderson Windows. Architectural Roof with "lifetime" warranty. Home is just under 3,600 sq ft. on apx.35 acres. 2.5 car garage. Location for the commuter is great as close to West Lake Forest train as well as Ft Sheridan train line and easy on 41 or tollway make this location superb. Located on quiet Wilshire, this home is just steps from the apx 1/2 mile walking path through the neighborhood. And for the avid biker, the Skokie Valley Bike path is just to the east for miles and miles of connecting bike paths. Make this home your own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Megan Sparrow Jordan • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Adee Bernstein • North Shore Luxury Properties LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12128164

Redfin Estimate

$1,052,554

$318K since sold in December 2024$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.01M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$750,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,562 sq ft
3349 University Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$925,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,456 sq ft
249 Wilshire Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$1,000,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,574 sq ft
1156 Mount Vernon Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,175,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,449 sq ft
131 W Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$1,200,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,112 sq ft
540 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

0 days MoM

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Bright home on serene street.
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Attractive house with nice kitchen flowing into large family room leading to tiled 3-season room fitted with electric heaters. Open area off staircase can be used for office or sitting area.
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Sale history for 262 Wilshire Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 27, 2025

Sold

$735,000

$206/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12128164

Dec 12, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$735,000

$206/sq ft

Dec 4, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 30, 2024

Price Changed

$800,000

$224/sq ft

Aug 22, 2024

Price Changed

$870,000

$243/sq ft

Aug 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

$920,000

$257/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10338740

Jul 1, 2019

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09997055

Oct 3, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07596153

Aug 23, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jan 20, 2005

Sold

$690,000

$193/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,073 (−9.4%)

$84,769 + $189,941

$274,710

2024

$15,539 (+2.0%)

$84,769 + $189,941

$274,710

2023

$15,232

$80,856 + $180,464

$261,320

2022

$15,245 (+5.7%)

$75,337 + $168,146

$243,483

2021

$14,421 (+2.7%)

$70,967 + $183,004

$253,971

2020

$14,046 (+3.5%)

$68,422 + $176,440

$244,862

2019

$13,577 (+10.4%)

$68,450 + $176,511

$244,961

2018

$12,298 (−10.8%)

$72,551 + $194,193

$266,744

2017

$13,790 (+3.1%)

$72,551 + $194,193

$266,744

2016

$13,376 (+1.3%)

$72,320 + $193,574

$265,894

2015

$13,209 (+26.9%)

$69,585 + $186,254

$255,839

2013

$10,412 (+3.5%)

$65,849 + $132,023

$197,872

2012

$10,062 (−14.2%)

$66,736 + $133,802

$200,538

2011

$11,731 (+2.8%)

$70,026 + $184,277

$254,303

2010

$11,407 (+3.1%)

$76,885 + $190,562

$267,447

2008

$11,062 (+6.8%)

$81,463 + $201,909

$283,372

2007

$10,358

$81,076 + $200,950

$282,026

Tax history for 262 Wilshire Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,073 (−9.4%)

$84,769 + $189,941

$274,710

2024

$15,539 (+2.0%)

$84,769 + $189,941

$274,710

2023

$15,232

$80,856 + $180,464

$261,320

2022

$15,245 (+5.7%)

$75,337 + $168,146

$243,483

2021

$14,421 (+2.7%)

$70,967 + $183,004

$253,971

2020

$14,046 (+3.5%)

$68,422 + $176,440

$244,862

2019

$13,577 (+10.4%)

$68,450 + $176,511

$244,961

2018

$12,298 (−10.8%)

$72,551 + $194,193

$266,744

2017

$13,790 (+3.1%)

$72,551 + $194,193

$266,744

2016

$13,376 (+1.3%)

$72,320 + $193,574

$265,894

2015

$13,209 (+26.9%)

$69,585 + $186,254

$255,839

2013

$10,412 (+3.5%)

$65,849 + $132,023

$197,872

2012

$10,062 (−14.2%)

$66,736 + $133,802

$200,538

2011

$11,731 (+2.8%)

$70,026 + $184,277

$254,303

2010

$11,407 (+3.1%)

$76,885 + $190,562

$267,447

2008

$11,062 (+6.8%)

$81,463 + $201,909

$283,372

2007

$10,358

$81,076 + $200,950

$282,026

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

75 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1986

Sq. Ft.

3,576

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-08-209-008

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Loft
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 12
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 15
Flooring: Parquet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Flooring: Parquet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Egress Window

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
# of Rooms: 10

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 16082090080000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 200X75
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,726.76
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Sewer-Storm

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

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Cherokee 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
Subdivision Name: Lake Forest Heights
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Old Elm west of 41 west to Breckenridge North to Wilshire

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,576
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-209-008

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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

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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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

$1.00M – $1.21M

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Home values near 262 Wilshire Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
249 Wilshire Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3456 Sq. Ft.	$979,549
1130 Breckenridge Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,030,922

Address	Redfin Estimate
238 Wilshire Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4029 Sq. Ft.	$1,126,451
1070 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4432 Sq. Ft.	$1,338,868

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Wilshire Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2773 Sq. Ft.	—
1091 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4047 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,001

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