OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2025 for $890K

$1,143,954

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,315/mo

•

3,252

sq ft

688 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Beautifully updated Contemporary Masterpiece inspired and designed by architect Jules Marling. This stunning home features an open concept living space with light pouring in from the floor to ceiling windows on the main floor. The newly updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz counters and high end appliances. The dining room with a custom glass wine rack overlooks your open concept living area anchored by a wood burning fireplace. A wrought iron and stone floating staircase leads you to the spacious primary suite on the second level with a newly remodeled en-suite bath. The third level features three additional large bedrooms, a second full bath, and a workout room with sauna overlooking the wooded lot. The lower level has a fifth bedroom, that can also make a great home office. New flooring installed throughout the home, as well as fresh paint inside and out. A brand new roof, driveway, and garage floor have all been taken care of. The mature wooded lot features professional landscaping throughout, trails, a fire pit, as well as paver outdoor patio.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Matt Steiger • @properties Christie�s International Real Estate

Bought with Stacy Johnson • Baird & Warner

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12218004

Redfin Estimate

$1,143,954

$254K since sold in January 2025$39K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,300,000
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B
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C
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
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D
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,152,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

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Sale history for 688 E Old Elm Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12218004

Jan 15, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$890,000

$274/sq ft

Dec 18, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Nov 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

$899,000

$276/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 25, 2023

Sold

$615,000

$189/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11649203

Jan 12, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Jan 12, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$615,000

$189/sq ft

Jan 4, 2023

Pending

—

Dec 16, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Dec 8, 2022

Price Changed

$615,000

$189/sq ft

Nov 15, 2022

Relisted (Active)

—

Nov 7, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Nov 1, 2022

Price Changed

$649,000

$200/sq ft

Oct 21, 2022

Relisted (Active)

—

Oct 13, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Oct 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

$678,000

$208/sq ft

+32

Exceptional, graciously refined Contemporary, inspired and designed by Jules Marling Architect. Open floor plan enhanced with natural appointments of stone and wood. From the hand carved Walnut front door to the wrought iron and stone floating staircase the features of this home give you the feeling of a warm nest situated perfectly on the wooded lot. The home is enhanced by well proportioned rooms accented by light and bright windows. Freshly painted inside and out, new flooring through most of the home. New kitchen cabinets and new vanity in the hall full bath, also all new toilets. Nothing to do but move in to this very special residence. Ideal for everyday living and entertaining.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07516167

Aug 29, 2010

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06885481

Oct 2, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Sep 14, 2001

Sold

$545,000

$168/sq ft

Public Records

May 23, 1997

Sold

$329,000

$101/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,082 (+1.3%)

$98,954 + $128,518

$227,472

2024

$12,917 (+10.9%)

$98,954 + $128,518

$227,472

2023

$11,646 (+3.6%)

$94,386 + $122,585

$216,971

2022

$11,244 (+5.7%)

$80,877 + $105,039

$185,916

2021

$10,637 (+2.7%)

$85,161 + $101,893

$187,054

2020

$10,361 (+3.5%)

$82,107 + $98,239

$180,346

2019

$10,012 (−4.2%)

$82,140 + $98,279

$180,419

2018

$10,454 (+2.0%)

$87,062 + $110,983

$198,045

2017

$10,249 (+3.1%)

$87,062 + $110,983

$198,045

2016

$9,942 (+1.3%)

$86,784 + $110,629

$197,413

2015

$9,818 (−0.2%)

$83,502 + $106,446

$189,948

2013

$9,838 (+3.6%)

$79,018 + $101,960

$180,978

2012

$9,495 (+4.3%)

$80,083 + $103,334

$183,417

2011

$9,101 (+6.4%)

$84,033 + $108,430

$192,463

2010

$8,557 (+3.1%)

$92,260 + $109,826

$202,086

2008

$8,300 (+6.7%)

$97,754 + $116,366

$214,120

2007

$7,781

$97,290 + $115,814

$213,104

Tax history for 688 E Old Elm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,082 (+1.3%)

$98,954 + $128,518

$227,472

2024

$12,917 (+10.9%)

$98,954 + $128,518

$227,472

2023

$11,646 (+3.6%)

$94,386 + $122,585

$216,971

2022

$11,244 (+5.7%)

$80,877 + $105,039

$185,916

2021

$10,637 (+2.7%)

$85,161 + $101,893

$187,054

2020

$10,361 (+3.5%)

$82,107 + $98,239

$180,346

2019

$10,012 (−4.2%)

$82,140 + $98,279

$180,419

2018

$10,454 (+2.0%)

$87,062 + $110,983

$198,045

2017

$10,249 (+3.1%)

$87,062 + $110,983

$198,045

2016

$9,942 (+1.3%)

$86,784 + $110,629

$197,413

2015

$9,818 (−0.2%)

$83,502 + $106,446

$189,948

2013

$9,838 (+3.6%)

$79,018 + $101,960

$180,978

2012

$9,495 (+4.3%)

$80,083 + $103,334

$183,417

2011

$9,101 (+6.4%)

$84,033 + $108,430

$192,463

2010

$8,557 (+3.1%)

$92,260 + $109,826

$202,086

2008

$8,300 (+6.7%)

$97,754 + $116,366

$214,120

2007

$7,781

$97,290 + $115,814

$213,104

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

202 ft.

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

2,852

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-09-215-012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
Additional Media Type 2: Video

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Double Sink

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

Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Third
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 19 x 17
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 16
Flooring: Terracotta

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Third
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Third
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Third
Dimensions: 19 x 17
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Terracotta

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Flooring: Terracotta

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 23
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 19
Flooring: Vinyl
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement Description: None
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds
# of Rooms: 9

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Cedar
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 16092150120000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 100X203
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,244
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

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: Green Bay Rd. South to Old Elm, East to 688. Across from Old Elm Country Club

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,852
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-215-012

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

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

Around this home

Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

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

1% 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

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 688 E Old Elm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
670 E Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3413 Sq. Ft.	$1,204,817
766 E Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1581 Sq. Ft.	$802,895

Address	Redfin Estimate
592 E Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3203 Sq. Ft.	$994,349
746 E Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$559,168

Address	Redfin Estimate
710 E Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$507,418
736 E Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3176 Sq. Ft.	$990,952

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