Charming East Lake Forest in-town ranch, one block to the train station, with exceptional curb appeal! Vintage charm yet completely updated for today's lifestyle. Beautifully updated Kitchen with SS appliances. The Breakfast Bar opens up to the cozy Living Room with gas fireplace. Master Bedroom with updated bath. Stunning finished basement with large Recreation Room and beautiful second bath with stone walk-in shower and laundry room. Private beautifully landscaped fenced-in yard has a Blue Stone patio with custom gas fire pit. Detached 2.5 car garage with large pull-down attic storage above. Recent improvements include newer Furnace, AC and Appliances. Previously approved for additional square footage- expand or build new! The lot can accommodate up to 2660 square feet per the City of Lake Forest. Would also make a great condo alternative! Top rated schools, walking distance to Market Square which boasts amazing Restaurants, Shops, and the Lake Forest Train Station. Highly sought after East Side in-town location walking distance to Lake Forest Beach. North Shore in-town living at its finest!
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
9,517 sq ftLot Size
$737Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Bluthardt• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Heather Fowler• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Modest size house with detached garage and shared driveway. Fenced backyard. Walking distance to metra station and shopping.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Miller
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 369 E Illinois Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12138714
Jan 17, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$550,000
$637/sq ft
Dec 11, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Oct 17, 2024
Relisted (Active)
—
Oct 4, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Sep 10, 2024
Relisted (Active)
—
Aug 24, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Aug 15, 2024
Listed (Active)
$579,000
$670/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 2022
Sold
$346,667
$401/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11349149
May 24, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$520,000
$602/sq ft
May 18, 2022
Pending
—
May 8, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 18, 2022
Price Changed
$549,000
$635/sq ft
Apr 6, 2022
Listed (Active)
$595,000
$689/sq ft
+12
Charming East Lake Forest in-town ranch with exceptional curb appeal. Vintage charm yet completely updated for today's lifestyle. Beautifully updated Kitchen with new SS appliances. The Breakfast Bar opens up to the cozy Living Room with gas fireplace. Master Bedroom with recently finished bath. Stunning finished basement with large Recreation Room and beautiful second bath with stone walk-in shower and laundry room. Private beautifully landscaped fenced in yard has a Blue Stone patio with custom gas fire pit. Detached 2.5 car garage with large pull-down attic storage above. Recent improvements include new Furnace, AC and Appliances. Previously approved for additional square footage- expand or build new! The lot can accommodate up to 2660 square feet per the City of Lake Forest. Would also make a great condo alternative! Top rated schools, walking distance to Market Square which boasts amazing Restaurants, Shops, and the Lake Forest Train Station. Highly sought after East Side in-town location walking distance to Lake Forest Beach. The perfect home just in time to move in and enjoy the summer in this beautiful community!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11254194
Mar 16, 2022
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 25, 1999
Sold
$190,000
$220/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 25, 1999
Sold
$240,000
$278/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1991
Sold
$165,000
$191/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,655 (+0.2%)
$82,741 + $49,792
$132,533
2024
$7,636 (+3.9%)
$82,741 + $49,792
$132,533
2023
$7,349 (+17.9%)
$79,720 + $47,974
$127,694
2022
$6,232 (+2.9%)
$73,488 + $44,224
$117,712
2021
$6,059 (+2.3%)
$65,016 + $39,126
$104,142
2020
$5,923 (+5.3%)
$64,455 + $38,789
$103,244
2019
$5,627 (−8.4%)
$63,621 + $37,370
$100,991
2018
$6,145 (+3.4%)
$84,994 + $30,917
$115,911
2017
$5,942 (−12.4%)
$84,994 + $30,917
$115,911
2016
$6,781 (+1.4%)
$111,431 + $30,400
$141,831
2015
$6,690 (+8.0%)
$106,064 + $28,936
$135,000
2013
$6,194 (+1.8%)
$89,665 + $27,903
$117,568
2012
$6,085 (+2.3%)
$93,840 + $29,202
$123,042
2011
$5,950 (−5.2%)
$99,872 + $31,079
$130,951
2010
$6,280 (−0.4%)
$106,664 + $42,241
$148,905
2008
$6,304 (+9.7%)
$116,484 + $46,130
$162,614
2007
$5,748
$115,622 + $45,788
$161,410
Tax history for 369 E Illinois Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,655 (+0.2%)
$82,741 + $49,792
$132,533
2024
$7,636 (+3.9%)
$82,741 + $49,792
$132,533
2023
$7,349 (+17.9%)
$79,720 + $47,974
$127,694
2022
$6,232 (+2.9%)
$73,488 + $44,224
$117,712
2021
$6,059 (+2.3%)
$65,016 + $39,126
$104,142
2020
$5,923 (+5.3%)
$64,455 + $38,789
$103,244
2019
$5,627 (−8.4%)
$63,621 + $37,370
$100,991
2018
$6,145 (+3.4%)
$84,994 + $30,917
$115,911
2017
$5,942 (−12.4%)
$84,994 + $30,917
$115,911
2016
$6,781 (+1.4%)
$111,431 + $30,400
$141,831
2015
$6,690 (+8.0%)
$106,064 + $28,936
$135,000
2013
$6,194 (+1.8%)
$89,665 + $27,903
$117,568
2012
$6,085 (+2.3%)
$93,840 + $29,202
$123,042
2011
$5,950 (−5.2%)
$99,872 + $31,079
$130,951
2010
$6,280 (−0.4%)
$106,664 + $42,241
$148,905
2008
$6,304 (+9.7%)
$116,484 + $46,130
$162,614
2007
$5,748
$115,622 + $45,788
$161,410
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,518 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1933
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-33-125-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 32 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 20 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 12331250020000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 183X60
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,349
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
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: Take Deerpath to Illinois Rd.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,518 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1933
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-125-002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing, Specific
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$605,000 – $733,000
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