This stunning Whispering Oaks Colonial has been maintained & updated by the current homeowners with great care. The gourmet kitchen is extremely functional with a spacious eating area, all the best appliances (Wolf, Meile & Sub Zero) & it opens to a wall of windows in the family room. Other features include a circular driveway, gleaming hardwood floors, skylight windows, fine millwork, 2 fireplaces, a private homeowner's suite overlooking the backyard, a large butler's pantry, first-floor laundry, a finished lower level, & an oversized two car garage. Enjoy the lush gardens & landscaping from the large blue stone patio in your private, fully fenced, half acre yard. Move right in and experience all that this storybook community has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kimberly Shortsle• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listed by Carleigh Mia Goldsberry• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Perfection at its best! Beautiful Whispering Oaks Colonial on a most desirable street. This home features an elegant dining rm & exquisite liv. room with fireplace. The new chefs white kitchen equipped with top of the line appliances,Wolf, meile & sub zero opens to large eating area & inviting fam rm with fireplace. Walls of windows w opulent views of a sophisticated bluestone patio & professionally landscaped property help bring the outdoors in. Perfect for barbecuing & entertaining guests. Second floor boosts 5 great size bedrooms with plenty of closet space. The large scale Mst bd overlooks alluring gardens of the private backyard. The basement finished & also, has extra storage space. A Circular driveway lends to ample parking spaces for guests. This home has been meticulously maintained & updated to todays standards. An exceptional home to enjoy for many years to come. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths & 1/2 bath, oversized 2 car garage. Walk to town, school and park. East Lake Forest
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$332,500
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,142 (+1.4%)
$114,347 + $261,464
$375,811
2024
$20,853 (+11.3%)
$114,347 + $261,464
$375,811
2023
$18,729 (+20.0%)
$109,068 + $249,393
$358,461
2022
$15,605 (+5.8%)
$93,457 + $213,697
$307,154
2021
$14,750 (+2.7%)
$98,406 + $167,318
$265,724
2020
$14,367 (+3.5%)
$94,877 + $161,317
$256,194
2019
$13,887 (−5.6%)
$94,916 + $161,382
$256,298
2018
$14,706 (+2.0%)
$100,604 + $184,122
$284,726
2017
$14,417 (+3.2%)
$100,604 + $184,122
$284,726
2016
$13,973 (+1.4%)
$100,283 + $183,535
$283,818
2015
$13,778 (−1.2%)
$96,491 + $176,595
$273,086
2013
$13,951 (+3.5%)
$91,309 + $171,512
$262,821
2012
$13,477 (+4.2%)
$92,540 + $173,823
$266,363
2011
$12,934 (+3.5%)
$97,104 + $182,396
$279,500
2010
$12,497 (+3.1%)
$107,406 + $185,025
$292,431
2008
$12,117 (+7.2%)
$113,802 + $196,043
$309,845
2007
$11,299
$113,261 + $195,112
$308,373
Tax history for 677 Forest Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,142 (+1.4%)
$114,347 + $261,464
$375,811
2024
$20,853 (+11.3%)
$114,347 + $261,464
$375,811
2023
$18,729 (+20.0%)
$109,068 + $249,393
$358,461
2022
$15,605 (+5.8%)
$93,457 + $213,697
$307,154
2021
$14,750 (+2.7%)
$98,406 + $167,318
$265,724
2020
$14,367 (+3.5%)
$94,877 + $161,317
$256,194
2019
$13,887 (−5.6%)
$94,916 + $161,382
$256,298
2018
$14,706 (+2.0%)
$100,604 + $184,122
$284,726
2017
$14,417 (+3.2%)
$100,604 + $184,122
$284,726
2016
$13,973 (+1.4%)
$100,283 + $183,535
$283,818
2015
$13,778 (−1.2%)
$96,491 + $176,595
$273,086
2013
$13,951 (+3.5%)
$91,309 + $171,512
$262,821
2012
$13,477 (+4.2%)
$92,540 + $173,823
$266,363
2011
$12,934 (+3.5%)
$97,104 + $182,396
$279,500
2010
$12,497 (+3.1%)
$107,406 + $185,025
$292,431
2008
$12,117 (+7.2%)
$113,802 + $196,043
$309,845
2007
$11,299
$113,261 + $195,112
$308,373
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
104 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
4,724
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-04-406-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Dec 5, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Feb 28, 2025 • Final
Roof
Work on a roof replacement.
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
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Heated
Driveway: Asphalt,Brick,Circular
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Handicap Shower,Double Sink