OFF MARKET

Off market may 2016 for $1M

$1,890,053

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,572/mo

•

3,630

sq ft

489 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Welcome to this English country home, with abundant charm throughout the three floors. A true walk to everything location, in a few short blocks in either direction are; South Park, LFCDS or St Mary's the CBD and the train station, with easy access to the bike path as well. The generous rooms still maintain a warmth and intimacy seldom found in new construction. Air conditioning to be installed on the second & third floors within 90 days.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

0.64 acresLot Size

$521Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Marina Carney • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Listed by Andrew Mrowiec

Bought with Katherine Hudson • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09062088

Redfin Estimate

$1,890,053

$840K since sold in May 2016$227K since September

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This home's estimate is 7.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.76M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,400,000
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B
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,090,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths3,761 sq ft
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D
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SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$1,280,000
E
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,700,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths3,110 sq ft
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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated September 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

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Sale history for 489 E Illinois Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09062088

May 19, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,050,000

$289/sq ft

Dec 29, 2015

Contingent

—

Nov 13, 2015

Price Changed

$1,150,000

$317/sq ft

Oct 12, 2015

Listed (New)

$1,199,000

$330/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08869087

Sep 21, 2015

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08533464

Dec 18, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08310876

Dec 20, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Aug 25, 1997

Sold

$855,000

$236/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 2, 1996

Sold

$755,000

$208/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 3, 1995

Sold

$627,500

$173/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,638 (−11.5%)

$215,578 + $236,709

$452,287

2024

$25,581 (+8.5%)

$215,578 + $236,709

$452,287

2023

$23,574 (+11.0%)

$207,706 + $228,065

$435,771

2022

$21,232 (+2.9%)

$182,351 + $200,226

$382,577

2021

$20,640 (+2.3%)

$170,461 + $187,171

$357,632

2020

$20,179 (+5.3%)

$168,991 + $185,557

$354,548

2019

$19,171 (+3.3%)

$166,807 + $231,744

$398,551

2018

$18,550 (+3.4%)

$222,582 + $133,333

$355,915

2017

$17,933 (+0.6%)

$222,582 + $133,333

$355,915

2016

$17,818 (−13.2%)

$218,861 + $148,812

$367,673

2015

$20,519 (+1.0%)

$208,320 + $197,864

$406,184

2013

$20,320 (+1.7%)

$191,170 + $185,887

$377,057

2012

$19,986 (+2.4%)

$200,071 + $194,541

$394,612

2011

$19,512 (+16.0%)

$212,932 + $207,047

$419,979

2010

$16,822 (−0.3%)

$182,266 + $210,675

$392,941

2008

$16,869 (+7.0%)

$199,046 + $230,070

$429,116

2007

$15,767

$197,572 + $228,367

$425,939

Tax history for 489 E Illinois Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,638 (−11.5%)

$215,578 + $236,709

$452,287

2024

$25,581 (+8.5%)

$215,578 + $236,709

$452,287

2023

$23,574 (+11.0%)

$207,706 + $228,065

$435,771

2022

$21,232 (+2.9%)

$182,351 + $200,226

$382,577

2021

$20,640 (+2.3%)

$170,461 + $187,171

$357,632

2020

$20,179 (+5.3%)

$168,991 + $185,557

$354,548

2019

$19,171 (+3.3%)

$166,807 + $231,744

$398,551

2018

$18,550 (+3.4%)

$222,582 + $133,333

$355,915

2017

$17,933 (+0.6%)

$222,582 + $133,333

$355,915

2016

$17,818 (−13.2%)

$218,861 + $148,812

$367,673

2015

$20,519 (+1.0%)

$208,320 + $197,864

$406,184

2013

$20,320 (+1.7%)

$191,170 + $185,887

$377,057

2012

$19,986 (+2.4%)

$200,071 + $194,541

$394,612

2011

$19,512 (+16.0%)

$212,932 + $207,047

$419,979

2010

$16,822 (−0.3%)

$182,266 + $210,675

$392,941

2008

$16,869 (+7.0%)

$199,046 + $230,070

$429,116

2007

$15,767

$197,572 + $228,367

$425,939

*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

4.5

Stories

2.25

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.64 Acres

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

3,630

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-33-401-013

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Circular

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Third
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Third
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 8
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Sitting Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Third
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 16
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 24 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
# of Rooms: 12

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Security System

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Stucco
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 12334010130000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 102X272X101X283
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,544.84
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling: Space Pac, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

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: Western Avenue to Illinois, east to home

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,630
Stories: 2.25
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-401-013

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

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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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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$1.80M – $2.17M

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Home values near 489 E Illinois Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
472 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2907 Sq. Ft.	$1,971,003
500 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2356 Sq. Ft.	$1,048,873

Address	Redfin Estimate
481 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3976 Sq. Ft.	$2,137,017
496 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,035,096

Address	Redfin Estimate
467 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3379 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,905
494 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4406 Sq. Ft.	$2,122,053

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