Google street view image for 554 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market aug 2006 for $630K

$2,036,054

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,750/mo

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4.5 ba

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5,579

sq ft

554 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

554 Forest Hill Rd is a 5,579 square foot house on a 0.48 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 29, 2006 for $630,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $2,036,054.

Single-familyProperty Type

2008Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,036,054

$1.4M since sold in August 2006$29K since October

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This home's estimate is 23.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.64M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,420,000
A
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
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B
5 beds5 baths4,775 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,275,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths3,879 sq ft
3219 University Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$1,775,000
D
5 beds4 baths4,166 sq ft
1041 Havenwood Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,645,000
E
5 beds4 baths4,060 sq ft
754 Longwood Dr, 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 554 Forest Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09260824

Aug 19, 2016

Listing Removed

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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08854787

Nov 20, 2015

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08616218

Jan 5, 2015

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08093064

Jun 20, 2012

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07832975

Jun 16, 2011

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07328735

Apr 29, 2011

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07205704

Aug 28, 2009

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06875143

Nov 11, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Aug 29, 2006

Sold

$630,000

$113/sq ft

Public Records

May 9, 1996

Sold

$355,000

$64/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,264 (+9.6%)

$119,764 + $467,143

$586,907

2024

$30,357 (−0.9%)

$119,764 + $467,143

$586,907

2023

$30,629 (+21.2%)

$105,773 + $412,571

$518,344

2022

$25,274 (+5.8%)

$101,510 + $395,941

$497,451

2021

$23,895 (+2.7%)

$99,353 + $327,501

$426,854

2020

$23,275 (+3.5%)

$95,790 + $315,755

$411,545

2019

$22,495 (+11.2%)

$95,829 + $315,882

$411,711

2018

$20,234 (+2.0%)

$101,572 + $288,062

$389,634

2017

$19,836 (+3.2%)

$101,572 + $288,062

$389,634

2016

$19,229 (+1.4%)

$101,248 + $287,143

$388,391

2015

$18,969 (−29.5%)

$97,419 + $276,285

$373,704

2013

$26,905 (+3.6%)

$92,188 + $409,381

$501,569

2012

$25,978 (+4.3%)

$93,430 + $414,898

$508,328

2011

$24,916 (+27.0%)

$98,038 + $435,360

$533,398

2010

$19,622 (+3.2%)

$107,677 + $348,133

$455,810

2008

$19,021 (+144.8%)

$114,089 + $460,597

$574,686

2007

$7,769

$113,506 + $99,279

$212,785

Tax history for 554 Forest Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,264 (+9.6%)

$119,764 + $467,143

$586,907

2024

$30,357 (−0.9%)

$119,764 + $467,143

$586,907

2023

$30,629 (+21.2%)

$105,773 + $412,571

$518,344

2022

$25,274 (+5.8%)

$101,510 + $395,941

$497,451

2021

$23,895 (+2.7%)

$99,353 + $327,501

$426,854

2020

$23,275 (+3.5%)

$95,790 + $315,755

$411,545

2019

$22,495 (+11.2%)

$95,829 + $315,882

$411,711

2018

$20,234 (+2.0%)

$101,572 + $288,062

$389,634

2017

$19,836 (+3.2%)

$101,572 + $288,062

$389,634

2016

$19,229 (+1.4%)

$101,248 + $287,143

$388,391

2015

$18,969 (−29.5%)

$97,419 + $276,285

$373,704

2013

$26,905 (+3.6%)

$92,188 + $409,381

$501,569

2012

$25,978 (+4.3%)

$93,430 + $414,898

$508,328

2011

$24,916 (+27.0%)

$98,038 + $435,360

$533,398

2010

$19,622 (+3.2%)

$107,677 + $348,133

$455,810

2008

$19,021 (+144.8%)

$114,089 + $460,597

$574,686

2007

$7,769

$113,506 + $99,279

$212,785

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

Permits

Aug 16, 2024 • Final

Building

Grading

Aug 22, 2023 • Final

Roof

Roofing

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: 2,071
Basement Finish: Finished

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

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Exterior Wall: Brick/Stone

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WHISPERING OAKS 03
Living Sq. Ft: 5,579
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,071
Building Sq. Ft: 6,937
# of Stories: 1.75
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 3 LOT 6

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 840
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,000
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.4821
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 200
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: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,579
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Lake County
APN: 16-04-405-015

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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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 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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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

$1.94M – $2.34M

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Home values near 554 Forest Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
590 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1811 Sq. Ft.	$761,876
617 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2195 Sq. Ft.	$984,128

Address	Redfin Estimate
518 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2474 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,846
591 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2327 Sq. Ft.	$864,381

Address	Redfin Estimate
575 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2411 Sq. Ft.	$887,509
624 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5006 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,714

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