OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2019 for $1.7M

$2,777,855

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,630/mo

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5.5 ba

•

6,145

sq ft

545 College Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

This idyllic 1.13 acre setting is rarely found in East Lake Forest, just blocks from both town and Lake Michigan. Surrounded by towering mature trees, this estate is the perfect retreat. The striking stucco home is beautifully situated on the property to create sweeping lawns and a private backyard oasis with stone patios and a pool. The home exudes an understated grandeur with tall ceilings and classic detailing throughout. Designed to provide exceptional property views from every room, the floor plan works well for both living and entertaining with oversized doorways to facilitate an easy flow and openness between all of the rooms. Features include three levels of living space, fine millwork and wainscoting, graciously sized rooms, beautiful quarter sawn oak hardwood flooring, and walls of windows. The pool plumbing, heating, and deck were all replaced about 7 years ago. This property truly has it all in a highly desirable location!

Single-familyProperty Type

1879Year Built

1.13 acresLot Size

$452Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Jean Royster • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Annie Royster Lenzke • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Nanette Jenkins • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10019828

Redfin Estimate

$2,777,855

$1.1M since sold in August 2019$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 30.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,225,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths6,404 sq ft
51 S Mayflower Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,810,000
B
7 beds5.5 baths4,919 sq ft
490 College Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$3,225,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths6,452 sq ft
765 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,400,000
D
7 beds5.5 baths5,500 sq ft
955 E Ringwood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,837,500
E
5 beds5 baths5,959 sq ft
515 Turicum Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,300,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,880 sq ft
250 S Sheridan Rd S, 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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Sale history for 545 College Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$34,026 (+5.4%)

$313,062 + $284,058

$597,120

2024

$32,288 (+3.2%)

$313,062 + $284,058

$597,120

2023

$31,285 (+8.0%)

$287,267 + $260,652

$547,919

2022

$28,977 (+2.9%)

$264,811 + $240,277

$505,088

2021

$28,171 (+2.3%)

$254,754 + $231,152

$485,906

2020

$27,541 (+5.3%)

$252,557 + $229,158

$481,715

2019

$26,165 (−21.4%)

$249,292 + $226,195

$475,487

2018

$33,271 (+3.4%)

$334,230 + $299,396

$633,626

2017

$32,170 (+4.3%)

$334,230 + $299,396

$633,626

2016

$30,858 (+1.1%)

$328,643 + $294,391

$623,034

2015

$30,513 (+4.4%)

$312,815 + $280,212

$593,027

2013

$29,228 (+2.0%)

$264,449 + $268,163

$532,612

2012

$28,645 (+2.5%)

$276,762 + $280,648

$557,410

2011

$27,937 (−14.6%)

$294,553 + $298,689

$593,242

2010

$32,723 (−0.2%)

$470,391 + $280,782

$751,173

2008

$32,777 (+7.2%)

$513,696 + $306,631

$820,327

2007

$30,566

$509,893 + $304,361

$814,254

Tax history for 545 College Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$34,026 (+5.4%)

$313,062 + $284,058

$597,120

2024

$32,288 (+3.2%)

$313,062 + $284,058

$597,120

2023

$31,285 (+8.0%)

$287,267 + $260,652

$547,919

2022

$28,977 (+2.9%)

$264,811 + $240,277

$505,088

2021

$28,171 (+2.3%)

$254,754 + $231,152

$485,906

2020

$27,541 (+5.3%)

$252,557 + $229,158

$481,715

2019

$26,165 (−21.4%)

$249,292 + $226,195

$475,487

2018

$33,271 (+3.4%)

$334,230 + $299,396

$633,626

2017

$32,170 (+4.3%)

$334,230 + $299,396

$633,626

2016

$30,858 (+1.1%)

$328,643 + $294,391

$623,034

2015

$30,513 (+4.4%)

$312,815 + $280,212

$593,027

2013

$29,228 (+2.0%)

$264,449 + $268,163

$532,612

2012

$28,645 (+2.5%)

$276,762 + $280,648

$557,410

2011

$27,937 (−14.6%)

$294,553 + $298,689

$593,242

2010

$32,723 (−0.2%)

$470,391 + $280,782

$751,173

2008

$32,777 (+7.2%)

$513,696 + $306,631

$820,327

2007

$30,566

$509,893 + $304,361

$814,254

*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

5.5

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.13 Acres

Year renovated

1879

Sq. Ft.

5,163

Year built

1879

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-33-211-006

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
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Gravel Driveway, Circular Driveway, Side Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 19X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 18X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 17X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath

Living Room Information
Size: 25X33
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 19X15
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 24X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 33X15
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Island
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Study, Library, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Screened Porch
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 14X13
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Study
Size: 16X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Library
Size: 15X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 24X14
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Sitting Room
Size: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Exercise Room
Size: 15X15
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Foyer
Size: 14X9
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Mud Room
Size: 12X10
On Main Level

Additional Room #9 Information
Screened Porch
Size: 12X9
On Main Level

Equipment
Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
Security System, Lawn Sprinkler(s)

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 2nd Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Radiators
SpacePak Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Stucco Exterior

Lot Information
Dimensions: 49223
1.0-1.99 Acres

Property Information
# of Rooms: 14
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: Total SF includes large finished 3rd level
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 5341
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 12332110060000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $33,271.40
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High: Deer Path Middle School
Junior High District: 67
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Deerpath Rd, East of Western to Washington, South to College. Southwest corner of College/Washington

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,163
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 1.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1879
Year Renovated: 1879
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-211-006

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Listing Agent Must Accompany, Home Warranty
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

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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Historical weather

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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

$2.64M – $3.20M

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Home values near 545 College Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
527 College Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3332 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,786
490 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4919 Sq. Ft.	$1,966,726
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
460 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4232 Sq. Ft.	$2,189,198
430 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3337 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,240

Address	Redfin Estimate
470 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4180 Sq. Ft.	$1,789,147
621 College Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$1,885,704
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
479 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6202 Sq. Ft.	$2,397,017
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
521 College Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4307 Sq. Ft.	$1,569,148
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
464 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5550 Sq. Ft.	$2,778,955
442 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2666 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,759
595 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3350 Sq. Ft.	$1,966,859

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