OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2012 for $1.2M

$2,085,847

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,444/mo

•

4,170

sq ft

493 Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Turn of the Century charm AND the updates desired by today's buyers. This home offers so much.Lg eat in kitchen w FP overlooks wonderful fenced backyard. Oversized family rm addition perfect for lg group entertaining. Moldings trim, hdwd floors, arched doorways some of the features of yesteryear. Lovely formal LR, Dr and den. Master suite is wonderful & 2nd and 3rd Br w sep sitting rooms. Fanstastic in town location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Megan Sparrow Jordan • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Jean Royster • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07974693

Redfin Estimate

$2,085,847

$861K since sold in April 2012$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 37.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

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C
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D
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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 493 Illinois Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 2, 2012

Sold

$1,215,196

$291/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07974693

Apr 16, 2012

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,225,000

$294/sq ft

Jan 23, 2012

Contingent

—

Jan 13, 2012

Listed (New)

$1,250,000

$300/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07794443

Oct 16, 2011

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06862001

Sep 22, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Oct 4, 2006

Sold

$1,700,000

$408/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 10, 1996

Sold

$825,000

$198/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1985

Sold

$185,000

$44/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,915 (+0.3%)

$209,318 + $230,051

$439,369

2024

$24,837 (+8.5%)

$209,318 + $230,051

$439,369

2023

$22,887 (+11.0%)

$201,675 + $221,650

$423,325

2022

$20,615 (+2.9%)

$177,057 + $194,593

$371,650

2021

$20,040 (+2.3%)

$165,512 + $181,905

$347,417

2020

$19,593 (+5.3%)

$164,084 + $180,336

$344,420

2019

$18,613 (−15.9%)

$161,962 + $260,050

$422,012

2018

$22,124 (−3.3%)

$219,387 + $232,801

$452,188

2017

$22,869 (+4.3%)

$219,387 + $232,801

$452,188

2016

$21,931 (+1.2%)

$215,720 + $228,910

$444,630

2015

$21,681 (+4.8%)

$205,330 + $217,885

$423,215

2013

$20,681 (+1.6%)

$173,583 + $205,027

$378,610

2012

$20,350 (+1.5%)

$181,665 + $214,574

$396,239

2011

$20,056 (−2.8%)

$193,343 + $228,367

$421,710

2010

$20,635 (−0.1%)

$208,064 + $261,914

$469,978

2008

$20,658 (+7.4%)

$227,219 + $286,026

$513,245

2007

$19,242

$225,537 + $283,908

$509,445

Tax history for 493 Illinois Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,915 (+0.3%)

$209,318 + $230,051

$439,369

2024

$24,837 (+8.5%)

$209,318 + $230,051

$439,369

2023

$22,887 (+11.0%)

$201,675 + $221,650

$423,325

2022

$20,615 (+2.9%)

$177,057 + $194,593

$371,650

2021

$20,040 (+2.3%)

$165,512 + $181,905

$347,417

2020

$19,593 (+5.3%)

$164,084 + $180,336

$344,420

2019

$18,613 (−15.9%)

$161,962 + $260,050

$422,012

2018

$22,124 (−3.3%)

$219,387 + $232,801

$452,188

2017

$22,869 (+4.3%)

$219,387 + $232,801

$452,188

2016

$21,931 (+1.2%)

$215,720 + $228,910

$444,630

2015

$21,681 (+4.8%)

$205,330 + $217,885

$423,215

2013

$20,681 (+1.6%)

$173,583 + $205,027

$378,610

2012

$20,350 (+1.5%)

$181,665 + $214,574

$396,239

2011

$20,056 (−2.8%)

$193,343 + $228,367

$421,710

2010

$20,635 (−0.1%)

$208,064 + $261,914

$469,978

2008

$20,658 (+7.4%)

$227,219 + $286,026

$513,245

2007

$19,242

$225,537 + $283,908

$509,445

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.62 Acres

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

4,170

Year built

1905

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-33-401-015

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Den
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

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

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 30 x 16
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 8
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 28 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 16
Flooring: Carpet

Additional Rooms Information
Den
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 9

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Disposal

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 12334010150000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 266 X 100 X 272 X 100
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,635.15
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Partial, 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
Subdivision Name: EAST LAKE FOREST
Township: SHIELDS
Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
Directions: Deerpath East of Western to Mckinley south to Illinois. Left on Illinois to home

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,170
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-401-015

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 • 2.3mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.98M – $2.40M

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Home values near 493 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
496 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,018,155
499 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4846 Sq. Ft.	$1,815,453
517 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3360 Sq. Ft.	$1,269,592
231 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2552 Sq. Ft.	$1,252,532
263 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4518 Sq. Ft.	$1,320,119
511 Rosemary Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5466 Sq. Ft.	$3,336,019

Address	Redfin Estimate
524 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$1,818,503
494 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4406 Sq. Ft.	$2,120,153
489 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3630 Sq. Ft.	$1,894,694
491 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3636 Sq. Ft.	$1,744,628
450 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,286,708
234 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$595,244
260 Washington Cir, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2151 Sq. Ft.	$972,138

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2356 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,212
483 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4235 Sq. Ft.	$1,931,181
473 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5643 Sq. Ft.	$2,047,550
509 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2771 Sq. Ft.	$1,181,218
460 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3123 Sq. Ft.	$1,278,756
497 Rosemary Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3853 Sq. Ft.	$2,643,162
466 Frost Pl, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2536 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,672

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