Amazing opportunity for rehabbers, investors, and developers to create a dream home in sought-after Whispering Oaks neighborhood, ideally located in east Lake Forest. All brick house situated on 1/2 acre lot, with mature trees. Close to many Lake Forest amenities, including Lake Michigan beach, historic Market Square, shops, restaurants, Lake Forest Open Lands, Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, bike paths, parks, Gorton Community Center, recreation center, Metra train, and the list goes on and on! Sold AS-IS. SOLD DURING PROCESSING.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,854 (+1.3%)
$112,354 + $128,546
$240,900
2024
$13,679 (+7.9%)
$112,354 + $128,546
$240,900
2023
$12,672 (+7.6%)
$107,167 + $122,612
$229,779
2022
$11,777 (+9.1%)
$94,355 + $107,954
$202,309
2021
$10,791 (+2.7%)
$99,353 + $96,581
$195,934
2020
$10,509 (+3.4%)
$95,790 + $93,117
$188,907
2019
$10,159 (+10.7%)
$95,829 + $93,155
$188,984
2018
$9,177 (+1.2%)
$101,572 + $78,223
$179,795
2017
$9,064 (+4.0%)
$101,572 + $78,223
$179,795
2016
$8,715 (+1.5%)
$101,248 + $77,973
$179,221
2015
$8,586 (−9.7%)
$97,419 + $75,025
$172,444
2013
$9,505 (+3.5%)
$92,188 + $88,694
$180,882
2012
$9,187 (+4.1%)
$93,430 + $89,890
$183,320
2011
$8,822 (+4.8%)
$98,038 + $94,323
$192,361
2010
$8,414 (+3.1%)
$107,677 + $91,144
$198,821
2008
$8,162 (+1.5%)
$114,089 + $96,571
$210,660
2007
$8,044
$113,506 + $106,622
$220,128
Tax history for 602 Forest Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,854 (+1.3%)
$112,354 + $128,546
$240,900
2024
$13,679 (+7.9%)
$112,354 + $128,546
$240,900
2023
$12,672 (+7.6%)
$107,167 + $122,612
$229,779
2022
$11,777 (+9.1%)
$94,355 + $107,954
$202,309
2021
$10,791 (+2.7%)
$99,353 + $96,581
$195,934
2020
$10,509 (+3.4%)
$95,790 + $93,117
$188,907
2019
$10,159 (+10.7%)
$95,829 + $93,155
$188,984
2018
$9,177 (+1.2%)
$101,572 + $78,223
$179,795
2017
$9,064 (+4.0%)
$101,572 + $78,223
$179,795
2016
$8,715 (+1.5%)
$101,248 + $77,973
$179,221
2015
$8,586 (−9.7%)
$97,419 + $75,025
$172,444
2013
$9,505 (+3.5%)
$92,188 + $88,694
$180,882
2012
$9,187 (+4.1%)
$93,430 + $89,890
$183,320
2011
$8,822 (+4.8%)
$98,038 + $94,323
$192,361
2010
$8,414 (+3.1%)
$107,677 + $91,144
$198,821
2008
$8,162 (+1.5%)
$114,089 + $96,571
$210,660
2007
$8,044
$113,506 + $106,622
$220,128
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
105 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,956
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-04-405-018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Nov 5, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Sep 2, 2025 • Final
Building
Grading
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
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower