Google street view image for 527 College Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market aug 1988 for $532K

$1,456,786

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,541/mo

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527 College Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

527 College Rd is a 3,332 square foot house on a 0.33 acre lot with 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 01, 1988 for $532,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,456,786.

Single-familyProperty Type

1893Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,456,786

$925K since sold in August 1988$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,400,000
A
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,500,000
B
5 beds3 baths3,073 sq ft
274 Vine Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,010,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,565 sq ft
411 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$900,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,517 sq ft
1297 Edgewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$910,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,956 sq ft
198 Wildwood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$2,645,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths3,700 sq ft
865 Church Rd, 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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Sale history for 527 College Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,454 (+0.4%)

$142,470 + $244,982

$387,452

2024

$21,367 (+6.2%)

$142,470 + $244,982

$387,452

2023

$20,123 (+11.0%)

$137,268 + $236,036

$373,304

2022

$18,136 (+2.9%)

$120,512 + $207,224

$327,736

2021

$17,630 (+2.3%)

$112,654 + $193,712

$306,366

2020

$17,237 (+1.8%)

$111,682 + $192,041

$303,723

2019

$16,926 (+14.5%)

$110,239 + $199,436

$309,675

2018

$14,779 (+3.0%)

$147,891 + $136,890

$284,781

2017

$14,349 (+4.8%)

$147,891 + $136,890

$284,781

2016

$13,695 (+1.2%)

$145,419 + $134,602

$280,021

2015

$13,531 (+11.8%)

$138,415 + $128,119

$266,534

2013

$12,103 (+1.9%)

$117,014 + $107,032

$224,046

2012

$11,872 (+2.4%)

$122,462 + $112,015

$234,477

2011

$11,591 (−10.0%)

$130,334 + $119,216

$249,550

2010

$12,872 (−0.2%)

$138,166 + $160,887

$299,053

2008

$12,904 (+7.0%)

$150,886 + $175,698

$326,584

2007

$12,055

$149,768 + $174,398

$324,166

Tax history for 527 College Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,454 (+0.4%)

$142,470 + $244,982

$387,452

2024

$21,367 (+6.2%)

$142,470 + $244,982

$387,452

2023

$20,123 (+11.0%)

$137,268 + $236,036

$373,304

2022

$18,136 (+2.9%)

$120,512 + $207,224

$327,736

2021

$17,630 (+2.3%)

$112,654 + $193,712

$306,366

2020

$17,237 (+1.8%)

$111,682 + $192,041

$303,723

2019

$16,926 (+14.5%)

$110,239 + $199,436

$309,675

2018

$14,779 (+3.0%)

$147,891 + $136,890

$284,781

2017

$14,349 (+4.8%)

$147,891 + $136,890

$284,781

2016

$13,695 (+1.2%)

$145,419 + $134,602

$280,021

2015

$13,531 (+11.8%)

$138,415 + $128,119

$266,534

2013

$12,103 (+1.9%)

$117,014 + $107,032

$224,046

2012

$11,872 (+2.4%)

$122,462 + $112,015

$234,477

2011

$11,591 (−10.0%)

$130,334 + $119,216

$249,550

2010

$12,872 (−0.2%)

$138,166 + $160,887

$299,053

2008

$12,904 (+7.0%)

$150,886 + $175,698

$326,584

2007

$12,055

$149,768 + $174,398

$324,166

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

Permits

Jun 17, 2025 • Final

Roof

Work on a roof replacement.

Roofing

Jan 4, 2016 • Final

Plumbing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,260

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAKE FOREST
Living Sq. Ft: 3,332
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,442
Building Sq. Ft: 4,592
# of Stories: 2.5
Legal Description: CITY OF LAKE FOREST E 71 FT LOT 236 1/2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 351
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,301
Legal Lot Number: 236
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.3283
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,332
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: 1893
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-211-005

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

1% 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

$1.38M – $1.68M

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Home values near 527 College Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
545 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6145 Sq. Ft.	$2,777,855
490 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4919 Sq. Ft.	$1,966,726
499 College Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2267 Sq. Ft.	$864,995
499 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4170 Sq. Ft.	$2,232,403
464 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5550 Sq. Ft.	$2,778,955
450 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2861 Sq. Ft.	$1,376,612
561 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5332 Sq. Ft.	$2,217,250

Address	Redfin Estimate
470 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4180 Sq. Ft.	$1,789,147
605 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5664 Sq. Ft.	$2,941,346
500 College Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4146 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,045
506 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5139 Sq. Ft.	$2,987,394
460 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4232 Sq. Ft.	$2,189,198
442 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2666 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,759
570 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5029 Sq. Ft.	$2,572,525

Address	Redfin Estimate
521 College Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4307 Sq. Ft.	$1,569,148
509 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,084,361
436 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3716 Sq. Ft.	$1,466,826
444 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2244 Sq. Ft.	$1,235,378
452 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5155 Sq. Ft.	$1,887,739
430 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3337 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,240
580 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4154 Sq. Ft.	$2,220,291

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