OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2021 for $750K

$1,248,996

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,514/mo

•

3,957

sq ft

55 Rue Foret, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Renovation Opportunity! Loads of potential! Handsome brick Georgian home on nearly 2 acres in picturesque Lake Forest cul-de-sac setting. Gorgeous, expansive back yard setting with plenty of room for a pool, hockey rink, tennis, sport or pickleball court. Dramatic circular driveway and three car attached garage. Two-story foyer with bridal staircase. Spacious living room and dining room with attractive bay windows and fireplace. Sunny family room with brick fireplace opens to eat-in kitchen with island, desk area, bay window and plenty of cabinet space. Rare first floor 5th bedroom (or office) & full bath. First floor laundry room. Upstairs the primary bedroom suite features a high ceiling, fireplace, walk in closet & spacious bathroom with separate shower and tub Three additional generous bedrooms on 2nd floor, one en-suite, and an oversized Jack & Jill bathroom with double sinks and separate shower, tub & water closet. Spacious finished basement recreation room and abundant storage space. Such a great location with a neighborhood path connecting to gorgeous Elawa Farms walking trails. Super convenient to shopping, train, tollway & Route 41. Cedar roof is approx 10 years old. Incredible opportunity & tremendous value, bring your contractor along with your inner Joanna Gaines and have fun making this classic house your own! Home being sold "as-is".

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

1.84 acresLot Size

$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Chris Veech • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Sabu Achettu • Achieve Real Estate Group Inc

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11082176

Redfin Estimate

$1,248,996

$499K since sold in July 2021$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 31.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.82M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,300,000
A
6 beds5.5 baths4,838 sq ft
180 S Suffolk Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,575,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths3,845 sq ft
1436 Lawrence Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,785,000
C
5 beds5 baths4,152 sq ft
620 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,620,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,244 sq ft
791 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,825,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,184 sq ft
530 Oak Knoll Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$117K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

1 days MoM

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108

22 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Great curb appeal and a spectacular yard. There are wood floors through out the main level, but they are showing signs of wear in places. Finished basement too.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mary Helen Cutler
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Sale history for 55 Rue Foret

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 16, 2021

Sold

$750,000

$190/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11082176

Jul 30, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$750,000

$190/sq ft

Jul 17, 2021

Pending

—

Jul 14, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

—

May 19, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

May 10, 2021

Listed (New)

$830,000

$210/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09819979

Mar 15, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Nov 12, 2018

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Oct 22, 2018

Contingent

—

Oct 11, 2018

Price Changed

Aug 13, 2018

Price Changed

May 8, 2018

Price Changed

Mar 7, 2018

Price Changed

Dec 19, 2017

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09187921

Nov 14, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Apr 7, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08938547

Dec 1, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2015

Price Changed

Jun 1, 2015

Listed (New)

Public Records

May 5, 1998

Sold

$835,000

$211/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,498 (+7.6%)

$176,365 + $134,217

$310,582

2024

$16,268 (+3.3%)

$176,365 + $134,217

$310,582

2023

$15,743 (+4.4%)

$158,808 + $120,856

$279,664

2022

$15,085 (+2.9%)

$146,394 + $111,409

$257,803

2021

$14,664 (+2.3%)

$145,059 + $110,393

$255,452

2020

$14,338 (+5.1%)

$143,808 + $109,441

$253,249

2019

$13,645 (−6.2%)

$141,949 + $279,672

$421,621

2018

$14,547 (−37.3%)

$176,966 + $277,549

$454,515

2017

$23,211 (+5.0%)

$176,966 + $277,549

$454,515

2016

$22,096 (+9.0%)

$174,008 + $272,910

$446,918

2015

$20,279 (+8.4%)

$165,627 + $259,766

$425,393

2013

$18,704 (+2.0%)

$140,018 + $202,521

$342,539

2012

$18,338 (+2.5%)

$146,538 + $211,951

$358,489

2011

$17,893 (−3.8%)

$155,958 + $225,576

$381,534

2010

$18,601 (−0.2%)

$192,813 + $236,718

$429,531

2008

$18,639 (+7.1%)

$210,563 + $258,510

$469,073

2007

$17,397

$209,004 + $256,596

$465,600

Tax history for 55 Rue Foret

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,498 (+7.6%)

$176,365 + $134,217

$310,582

2024

$16,268 (+3.3%)

$176,365 + $134,217

$310,582

2023

$15,743 (+4.4%)

$158,808 + $120,856

$279,664

2022

$15,085 (+2.9%)

$146,394 + $111,409

$257,803

2021

$14,664 (+2.3%)

$145,059 + $110,393

$255,452

2020

$14,338 (+5.1%)

$143,808 + $109,441

$253,249

2019

$13,645 (−6.2%)

$141,949 + $279,672

$421,621

2018

$14,547 (−37.3%)

$176,966 + $277,549

$454,515

2017

$23,211 (+5.0%)

$176,966 + $277,549

$454,515

2016

$22,096 (+9.0%)

$174,008 + $272,910

$446,918

2015

$20,279 (+8.4%)

$165,627 + $259,766

$425,393

2013

$18,704 (+2.0%)

$140,018 + $202,521

$342,539

2012

$18,338 (+2.5%)

$146,538 + $211,951

$358,489

2011

$17,893 (−3.8%)

$155,958 + $225,576

$381,534

2010

$18,601 (−0.2%)

$192,813 + $236,718

$429,531

2008

$18,639 (+7.1%)

$210,563 + $258,510

$469,073

2007

$17,397

$209,004 + $256,596

$465,600

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

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.84 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

5,508

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-31-408-008

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1

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

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
# of Rooms: 11

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

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

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Dog Run

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 12314080080000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 80150
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,599
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Everett 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: Deerpath to Waukegan, South to Melody, West to Rue Foret, South to house

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,508
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-408-008

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Everett Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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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

$1.19M – $1.44M

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Home values near 55 Rue Foret

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Rue Foret, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3783 Sq. Ft.	$1,595,203
35 Rue Foret, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7519 Sq. Ft.	$1,742,281

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Rue Foret, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6683 Sq. Ft.	$1,822,506
30 Rue Foret, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4931 Sq. Ft.	$1,732,335

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Rue Foret, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$1,826,092
40 Rue Foret, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5503 Sq. Ft.	$1,986,882

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