SOLD MAY 21, 2026

Sold on may 2026

$542,500

Land

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0.57

acre (lot)

479 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Build Your Dream Home in Coveted East Lake Forest! Incredible opportunity to own a beautiful piece of .57 acre land in the heart of prestigious East Lake Forest, walking distance to DT Lake Forest. Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street, this generous homesite offers the perfect canvas to create your custom single-family retreat. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just moments from Lake Michigan's sandy beaches, scenic bike trails, charming downtown shops and restaurants, top-rated schools, and the Metra train for easy city access. Surrounded by timeless architecture and natural beauty, this prime location offers both privacy and convenience in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods. Bring your vision-this is a rare chance to build in a truly exceptional setting. Approved R1 zoning for a single family home. We work with Builders who specialize in Lake Forest.

Vacant landProperty Type

0.57 acresLot Size

$951,754Price/Acres

Listed by Sharon Kay Rizzo • Compass

Listed by Augusto Panlilio • Compass

Bought with Jamie Childs • Childs Realty Group

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12511057

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated September 2026

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Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale and tax history for 479 E Illinois Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12511057

May 21, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$542,500

Dec 10, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Nov 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

$600,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12343988

Oct 6, 2025

Listing Removed

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Public Records

Sep 8, 2023

Sold

$450,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11614530

Aug 8, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$450,000

Jun 24, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

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Aug 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

$479,000

Build on this fabulous, private .56 acre lot in the heart of East Lake Forest, set back from Illinois Rd. by a private drive and surrounded by beautiful, stately homes. Fully approved re-subdivision. Final approval of plat was received from City of Lake Forest April 2022. Immediate access to bike path. Walk to town, restaurants, Metra train station, parks and beach. Use your own architect and builder.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11187728

Aug 11, 2022

Listing Removed

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Beds

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.58 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-33-401-035

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Shared Driveway

Exterior

Property Information
Property Type: Land
Ownership: Fee Simple
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 12334010350000

Land Information
Building(s) on Land: No
Land Description: Cleared,Flag Lot,Wooded

Lot Information
Dimensions: 123 X 185 X 151 X 175 X 28
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Frontage Type: Public Road
Frontage Length: 123
Zoning: SINGL
Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,278
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Finance Code: Other
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Available

Location

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: Deerpath, East to McKinley Rd. Right on McKinley to Illinois Rd to address.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-401-035

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 18, 2026

Other

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

Around this home

Schools

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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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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Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Exceptional sunlight

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This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Lake Forest. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Home values near 479 E Illinois Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
481 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3976 Sq. Ft.	$2,137,017
477 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3291 Sq. Ft.	$1,145,032

Address	Redfin Estimate
467 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3379 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,905
483 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4235 Sq. Ft.	$1,927,265

Address	Redfin Estimate
491 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$587,898
499 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4846 Sq. Ft.	$1,807,110

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