491 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market jun 2015 for $1.2M

$1,744,628

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,946/mo

•

3,636

sq ft

491 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

This is the one you've been waiting for! Fabulous house w/in walking distance to Market Square. Beautifully appointed & freshly decorated incl a newer nuHaus kitchen & master bath, rich millwork & hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, 3 fireplaces, laundry/mud rm w/lockers, 3 car attached garage, terrific finished bsmnt w/rec rm plus 5 b'rm & full bath. Professionally landscaped, private yard make this truly a rare find.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$480Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Katherine Hudson • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Bought with Kristen Esplin • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08913987

Redfin Estimate

$1,744,628

$530K since sold in June 2015$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,775,000
A
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SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,420,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,939 sq ft
655 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$850,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,391 sq ft
476 Briar Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,100,000
D
5 beds5 baths4,775 sq ft
30 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,600,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,265 sq ft
150 N Suffolk Ln, 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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6 MoM

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4 beds4.5 baths4,744 sq ft
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Sale history for 491 E Illinois Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12277878

Aug 6, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jul 4, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jul 3, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Feb 22, 2025

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12203694

Jan 27, 2025

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12115606

Nov 1, 2024

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09707664

Dec 30, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09184301

Aug 21, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Sep 1, 2015

Sold

$1,215,000

$334/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08913987

Jun 10, 2015

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,215,000

$334/sq ft

May 6, 2015

Listing Removed

—

May 6, 2015

Listed

$1,215,000

$334/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08258982

May 28, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Oct 12, 2006

Sold

$1,250,000

$344/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 25, 1994

Sold

$565,000

$155/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$26,324 (+7.5%)

$147,533 + $316,241

$463,774

2024

$24,495 (+13.8%)

$147,533 + $316,241

$463,774

2023

$21,522 (−1.5%)

$132,847 + $284,760

$417,607

2022

$21,845 (+2.9%)

$111,329 + $267,263

$378,592

2021

$21,236 (+2.3%)

$108,151 + $259,634

$367,785

2020

$20,762 (−1.9%)

$107,218 + $257,395

$364,613

2019

$21,164 (+30.9%)

$105,832 + $279,904

$385,736

2018

$16,167 (−15.5%)

$141,753 + $237,484

$379,237

2017

$19,129 (+4.3%)

$141,753 + $237,484

$379,237

2016

$18,342 (+0.4%)

$139,383 + $233,514

$372,897

2015

$18,275 (−3.3%)

$132,670 + $222,267

$354,937

2013

$18,899 (+2.0%)

$112,158 + $234,343

$346,501

2012

$18,529 (+2.5%)

$117,380 + $245,254

$362,634

2011

$18,078 (+32.9%)

$124,925 + $261,020

$385,945

2010

$13,604 (−0.2%)

$163,084 + $152,629

$315,713

2008

$13,636 (+7.1%)

$178,098 + $166,680

$344,778

2007

$12,737

$176,779 + $165,446

$342,225

Tax history for 491 E Illinois Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$26,324 (+7.5%)

$147,533 + $316,241

$463,774

2024

$24,495 (+13.8%)

$147,533 + $316,241

$463,774

2023

$21,522 (−1.5%)

$132,847 + $284,760

$417,607

2022

$21,845 (+2.9%)

$111,329 + $267,263

$378,592

2021

$21,236 (+2.3%)

$108,151 + $259,634

$367,785

2020

$20,762 (−1.9%)

$107,218 + $257,395

$364,613

2019

$21,164 (+30.9%)

$105,832 + $279,904

$385,736

2018

$16,167 (−15.5%)

$141,753 + $237,484

$379,237

2017

$19,129 (+4.3%)

$141,753 + $237,484

$379,237

2016

$18,342 (+0.4%)

$139,383 + $233,514

$372,897

2015

$18,275 (−3.3%)

$132,670 + $222,267

$354,937

2013

$18,899 (+2.0%)

$112,158 + $234,343

$346,501

2012

$18,529 (+2.5%)

$117,380 + $245,254

$362,634

2011

$18,078 (+32.9%)

$124,925 + $261,020

$385,945

2010

$13,604 (−0.2%)

$163,084 + $152,629

$315,713

2008

$13,636 (+7.1%)

$178,098 + $166,680

$344,778

2007

$12,737

$176,779 + $165,446

$342,225

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.8 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

5,055

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-33-401-012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Circular

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 29 x 21
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

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

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

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 13
Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 14
Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 7
Flooring: Slate

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

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Additional Rooms Information
Bedroom 5, Recreation Room
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 10

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
Age: 26-30 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Shake

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 12334010120000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 200 X 120 X 145 X 165
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,880
Tax Year: 2014

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
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

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: Illinois just south of Rosemary.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,055
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-401-012

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 1.4mi

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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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

$1.66M – $2.01M

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Home values near 491 E Illinois Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
481 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3976 Sq. Ft.	$2,151,173
493 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4170 Sq. Ft.	$2,085,847
477 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3291 Sq. Ft.	$1,148,797
336 North Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2599 Sq. Ft.	$1,481,095
250 North Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4053 Sq. Ft.	$2,209,721
260 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2151 Sq. Ft.	$972,138
280 North Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,201

Address	Redfin Estimate
483 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4235 Sq. Ft.	$1,931,181
489 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3630 Sq. Ft.	$1,894,694
450 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,286,708
263 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4518 Sq. Ft.	$1,320,119
234 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$595,244
466 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2536 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,672
302 North Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3694 Sq. Ft.	$1,453,898

Address	Redfin Estimate
499 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4846 Sq. Ft.	$1,815,453
471 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,316,839
460 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3123 Sq. Ft.	$1,278,756
441 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 792 Sq. Ft.	$405,516
449 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1074 Sq. Ft.	$462,667
440 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$699,396
430 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3232 Sq. Ft.	$1,108,557

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