OFF MARKET

Off market may 2025 for $800K

$972,800

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,278/mo

•

2,400

sq ft

444 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Location-location in PRIME East Lake Forest/Whispering Oaks. This wonderful 4 bd/2.1 bath home features hardwood floors throughout plus many updates/improvements including roof, windows, kitchen+recessed can lighting and full wall of windows spanning the kitchen and family room. Whole house generator (2018), new driveway (2023). This pristine home sits on a .46 acre lot with back yard gardens that are simply magical in the spring. Located just blocks from Ft. Sheridan, Cherokee School, beach, Starbucks, the Metra and walking trails!

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$405Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Suzanne Serra • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Bought with Gerard Scheffler • Home Gallery Realty Corp.

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Redfin Estimate

$972,800

$173K since sold in May 2025$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,060,000
A
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,355,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,352 sq ft
322 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,215,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,936 sq ft
777 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 444 E Old Elm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,741 (+1.6%)

$98,954 + $138,582

$237,536

2024

$12,536 (+12.3%)

$98,954 + $138,582

$237,536

2023

$11,160 (+5.7%)

$94,386 + $132,184

$226,570

2022

$10,563 (+5.9%)

$80,877 + $113,264

$194,141

2021

$9,970 (+2.7%)

$85,161 + $101,541

$186,702

2020

$9,712 (+3.4%)

$82,107 + $97,899

$180,006

2019

$9,392 (−10.3%)

$82,140 + $97,939

$180,079

2018

$10,472 (+2.0%)

$87,062 + $122,325

$209,387

2017

$10,265 (+3.3%)

$87,062 + $122,325

$209,387

2016

$9,936 (+1.6%)

$86,784 + $121,935

$208,719

2015

$9,775 (−0.3%)

$83,502 + $117,324

$200,826

2013

$9,804 (+2.8%)

$79,018 + $112,431

$191,449

2012

$9,536 (+4.0%)

$80,083 + $113,946

$194,029

2011

$9,168 (+10.5%)

$84,033 + $119,566

$203,599

2010

$8,295 (−3.8%)

$92,260 + $121,214

$213,474

2008

$8,621 (+6.4%)

$97,754 + $128,432

$226,186

2007

$8,099

$97,290 + $127,822

$225,112

Tax history for 444 E Old Elm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,741 (+1.6%)

$98,954 + $138,582

$237,536

2024

$12,536 (+12.3%)

$98,954 + $138,582

$237,536

2023

$11,160 (+5.7%)

$94,386 + $132,184

$226,570

2022

$10,563 (+5.9%)

$80,877 + $113,264

$194,141

2021

$9,970 (+2.7%)

$85,161 + $101,541

$186,702

2020

$9,712 (+3.4%)

$82,107 + $97,899

$180,006

2019

$9,392 (−10.3%)

$82,140 + $97,939

$180,079

2018

$10,472 (+2.0%)

$87,062 + $122,325

$209,387

2017

$10,265 (+3.3%)

$87,062 + $122,325

$209,387

2016

$9,936 (+1.6%)

$86,784 + $121,935

$208,719

2015

$9,775 (−0.3%)

$83,502 + $117,324

$200,826

2013

$9,804 (+2.8%)

$79,018 + $112,431

$191,449

2012

$9,536 (+4.0%)

$80,083 + $113,946

$194,029

2011

$9,168 (+10.5%)

$84,033 + $119,566

$203,599

2010

$8,295 (−3.8%)

$92,260 + $121,214

$213,474

2008

$8,621 (+6.4%)

$97,754 + $128,432

$226,186

2007

$8,099

$97,290 + $127,822

$225,112

*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

100 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

1966

Sq. Ft.

2,380

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-09-209-029

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

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: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 41 x 21
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet,Granite Counters
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 22
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 23 x 11
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 14
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 21 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Finished, Full
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,662
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
Interior Features: Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Generator, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,662
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4,042

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2000
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,042
Total Sq Ft: 2,380
Upper Sq Ft: 2380
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 16092090290000
Fencing: Partial

Lot Information
Dimensions: 100X200
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,337
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Street Paved

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: Whispering Oaks
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: On E Old Elm between 41 and Western

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,380
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-209-029

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

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 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

$925,000 – $1.12M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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376 East Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3395 Sq. Ft.	$942,954
1093 South Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2648 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,482
1136 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1566 Sq. Ft.	$663,388
1160 South Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$849,604
1139 Timber Ln, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,419,905
1115 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$1,195,273

Address	Redfin Estimate
452 East Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$838,549
530 East Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2082 Sq. Ft.	$834,897
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1170 South Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3446 Sq. Ft.	$1,322,442
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