Architect's own mid-century home on a beautiful private corner lot in desirable Whisper Oaks! Sundrenched rooms enjoy private wooded views. 4 inch White Oak hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, stylish master bath, open kitchen, family room overlooking pool & yard. Finished basement. Walking distance to Cherokee school and park. Extra separate detached garage could be finished as office, artist studio or poolhouse! Quick closing possible. 2004- replaced hollow core doors to solid- replaced flooring- master bathroom & hall bath redone, new millwork 2014-roof -fence- carpeting 2016- AC
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Andrew Mrowiec• Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Listed by Marina Carney• Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Bought with Christopher Yore• Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10908334
Redfin Estimate
$1,060,102
$400K since sold in February 2021$28K since October
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Architect's own mid-century home on a beautiful private corner lot in desirable Whisper Oaks! Sundrenched rooms enjoy private wooded views. 4 inch White Oak hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, stylish master bath, open kitchen, family room overlooking pool & yard. Finished basement. Walking distance to Cherokee school and park. Extra separate detached garage could be finished as office, artist studio or poolhouse! Quick closing possible. 2004- replaced hollow core doors to solid- replaced flooring- master bathroom & hall bath redone, new millwork 2014-roof -fence- carpeting 2016- AC
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10482335
Nov 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07212308
Jul 28, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 8, 2004
Sold
$745,000
$254/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,388 (+6.7%)
$128,164 + $147,791
$275,955
2024
$14,426 (−0.8%)
$128,164 + $147,791
$275,955
2023
$14,545 (+9.1%)
$116,426 + $134,255
$250,681
2022
$13,331 (+2.9%)
$111,733 + $128,844
$240,577
2021
$12,951 (−0.1%)
$115,439 + $112,722
$228,161
2020
$12,967 (+3.5%)
$111,299 + $114,827
$226,126
2019
$12,529 (+5.0%)
$111,344 + $114,874
$226,218
2018
$11,937 (+2.0%)
$118,015 + $108,538
$226,553
2017
$11,703 (+3.1%)
$118,015 + $108,538
$226,553
2016
$11,351 (+1.3%)
$117,639 + $108,192
$225,831
2015
$11,209 (+0.2%)
$113,191 + $104,101
$217,292
2013
$11,188 (+3.6%)
$107,114 + $99,099
$206,213
2012
$10,797 (+4.3%)
$108,557 + $100,435
$208,992
2011
$10,349 (−7.5%)
$113,911 + $105,388
$219,299
2010
$11,183 (+3.1%)
$129,428 + $132,876
$262,304
2008
$10,844 (+0.2%)
$137,135 + $140,788
$277,923
2007
$10,828
$136,483 + $158,112
$294,595
Tax history for 511 Forest Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,388 (+6.7%)
$128,164 + $147,791
$275,955
2024
$14,426 (−0.8%)
$128,164 + $147,791
$275,955
2023
$14,545 (+9.1%)
$116,426 + $134,255
$250,681
2022
$13,331 (+2.9%)
$111,733 + $128,844
$240,577
2021
$12,951 (−0.1%)
$115,439 + $112,722
$228,161
2020
$12,967 (+3.5%)
$111,299 + $114,827
$226,126
2019
$12,529 (+5.0%)
$111,344 + $114,874
$226,218
2018
$11,937 (+2.0%)
$118,015 + $108,538
$226,553
2017
$11,703 (+3.1%)
$118,015 + $108,538
$226,553
2016
$11,351 (+1.3%)
$117,639 + $108,192
$225,831
2015
$11,209 (+0.2%)
$113,191 + $104,101
$217,292
2013
$11,188 (+3.6%)
$107,114 + $99,099
$206,213
2012
$10,797 (+4.3%)
$108,557 + $100,435
$208,992
2011
$10,349 (−7.5%)
$113,911 + $105,388
$219,299
2010
$11,183 (+3.1%)
$129,428 + $132,876
$262,304
2008
$10,844 (+0.2%)
$137,135 + $140,788
$277,923
2007
$10,828
$136,483 + $158,112
$294,595
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 5, 2025 • Final
Building
Grading
Jan 25, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,172
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WHISPERING OAKS 02
Living Sq. Ft: 2,930
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,344
Building Sq. Ft: 4,092
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 2 LOT 22
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,304
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,398
Legal Lot Number: 22
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.5601
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,930
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Lake County
APN: 16-04-406-001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-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 • 2.4mi
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 98° 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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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
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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3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.22M
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