SOLD MAY 21, 2026

Sold on may 2026

$1,785,000

•

4,152

sq ft

620 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Experience the pinnacle of contemporary ranch-style living in this stunning Lake Forest home, beautifully situated on a lush two-acre oasis. Spanning over 4,000+ square feet, this residence has undergone remodeling in the past five years, creating an ideal environment for comfortable, single-level living. The master suite offers a generous spa-like bathroom and direct access to a cozy screened porch, conveniently located next to the outdoor hot tub. Perfectly designed for entertaining, the home features a grand two-story living room, a spacious chef's kitchen with an adjoining dining area, and a generous family room with a substantial coffee bar. Each main living area effortlessly transitions to a large entertainer's dream deck that overlooks the expansive backyard. Enjoy amenities like a fire pit, hot tub, built-in grill, and a putting green with designed chipping pads equipped with ball washers. Considering a pool? There's ample space, along with a large first-floor bathroom and entrance perfectly suited for a pool area. The flexible floor plan includes a versatile first-floor bedroom currently used as a gym. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms with modernized bathrooms provide picturesque views of the serene and private grounds. As you approach via the winding driveway, you'll be enchanted by the property's seclusion and expansive open spaces. Enjoy the oversized three car garage at the top of the driveway. Move in with confidence, knowing this home is impeccably maintained and updated. Don't miss the opportunity to make this Lake Forest gem your own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

2 acresLot Size

$430Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by John Wesley Ingold • Compass

Listed by Paula Johnson • Compass

Bought with Jill Okun • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12531506

Redfin Estimate

$1,993,625

$209K since sold in May 2026$22K since October

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This home's estimate is 30.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,650,000
A
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SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$1,350,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths3,676 sq ft
1091 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,575,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths3,845 sq ft
1436 Lawrence Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
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D
5 beds5.5 baths4,605 sq ft
2 Dunsinane Ln, Bannockburn, IL 60015
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,620,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths4,244 sq ft
791 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,646,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths5,954 sq ft
1541 Heritage Ct, 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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Est. $6,238 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 620 W Old Elm Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 26, 2026

Sold

$1,785,000

$430/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12531506

May 21, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$1,785,000

$430/sq ft

Apr 10, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 27, 2026

Price Changed

$1,895,000

$456/sq ft

Mar 16, 2026

Relisted (Active)

—

Mar 9, 2026

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Feb 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

$1,949,000

$469/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12508715

Dec 11, 2025

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12454836

Oct 20, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Oct 19, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jan 23, 2012

Sold

$950,000

$229/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07807914

Jul 7, 2011

Contingent

—

Public Records

Sep 2, 1997

Sold

$745,000

$179/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,103 (+1.4%)

$271,950 + $225,003

$496,953

2024

$27,725 (+3.2%)

$271,950 + $225,003

$496,953

2023

$26,878 (+4.1%)

$259,395 + $214,616

$474,011

2022

$25,810 (+5.8%)

$239,365 + $198,043

$437,408

2021

$24,403 (+1.3%)

$236,486 + $199,228

$435,714

2020

$24,083 (+3.4%)

$228,004 + $197,536

$425,540

2019

$23,300 (+3.6%)

$228,096 + $197,616

$425,712

2018

$22,481 (+1.9%)

$241,764 + $190,442

$432,206

2017

$22,068 (+3.1%)

$241,764 + $190,442

$432,206

2016

$21,396 (+1.4%)

$240,993 + $189,835

$430,828

2015

$21,108 (+33.2%)

$231,880 + $182,657

$414,537

2013

$15,852 (+3.5%)

$219,430 + $78,312

$297,742

2012

$15,312 (+4.2%)

$222,386 + $79,367

$301,753

2011

$14,693 (−9.9%)

$233,354 + $200,120

$433,474

2010

$16,315 (−14.3%)

$256,255 + $199,970

$456,225

2008

$19,038 (+6.9%)

$271,514 + $211,878

$483,392

2007

$17,801

$270,225 + $210,872

$481,097

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2 Acres

Year renovated

1979

Sq. Ft.

3,907

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-08-102-018

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video

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

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

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 14

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 14

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 17

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 19

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 17

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 8

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 27 x 28

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 13
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Bedroom 5
Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
Basement Sq. Ft.: 982
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area: 982
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt, Metal
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Cedar
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 5,134

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 3222
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
Rebuilt Year: 2015
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2015
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 5,134
Total Sq Ft: 4,152
Upper Sq Ft: 930
Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 16081020180000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 178x538x198x453
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Lot Features: Landscaped
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $27,701.64
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: T

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Storm Sewer
Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater

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

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Cherokee 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: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Head east from Waukegan Road on Everett Road and stay right to Old Elm, property second driveway on the left. Or Head West off Ridge Road on W Old Elm to the property on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,907
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-102-018

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

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Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

9/10

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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

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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Historical weather

Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Lake Forest. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$1.89M – $2.29M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
640 West Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6484 Sq. Ft.	$2,436,443
677 West Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6177 Sq. Ft.	$2,092,853
1145 Prairie Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3522 Sq. Ft.	$1,216,433
691 West Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2256 Sq. Ft.	$821,662
1086 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4379 Sq. Ft.	$1,682,459
1125 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5994 Sq. Ft.	$1,812,324
1170 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5126 Sq. Ft.	$1,771,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
701 West Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5456 Sq. Ft.	$2,099,939
687 West Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$798,591
1171 Prairie Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2761 Sq. Ft.	$948,892
1151 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4288 Sq. Ft.	$1,454,473
615 West Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2034 Sq. Ft.	$891,996
1099 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2707 Sq. Ft.	$1,080,537
1148 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2919 Sq. Ft.	$1,416,842

Address	Redfin Estimate
677 West Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,059,368
1165 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2868 Sq. Ft.	$1,259,980
481 Wilshire Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$364,579
1096 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$1,326,706
631 West Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8002 Sq. Ft.	$2,397,755
1091 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3676 Sq. Ft.	$1,463,069
1120 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3509 Sq. Ft.	$1,310,468

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