SOLD MAR 16, 2026

Off market mar 2026 for $600K

$781,224

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,147/mo

•

1,623

sq ft

689 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

This charming and thoughtfully updated cottage lives larger than it appears and offers generous living space in a prime East Lake Forest location. Just minutes from vibrant downtown, shops, restaurants and beach, this move-in ready home combines comfort and convenience. The open-concept main level creates an inviting flow, featuring a generous family room and a recently remodeled kitchen with an island and abundant cabinet space. Perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The sun filled dining room showcases a picture window and seamless access to the expansive, south facing deck which overlooks the landscaped yard. Plus, a two-car garage. Two well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space and an updated bathroom complete the main level, highlighted by gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. The finished lower level provides exceptional additional living space, including a recreation room, a large bedroom with tons of storage, a laundry room, full bathroom, and another versatile bedroom ideal for home office or exercise room. An incredible opportunity to enjoy a meticulously improved home in a sought after location!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Susan Amory Weninger • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Marjorie Richter • Baird & Warner

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12566895

Redfin Estimate

$781,224

$181K since sold in March 2026$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 7.1% lower than the average sale price ($841K) of 6 comparable homes.

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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 689 E Illinois Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED #12577441

Mar 14, 2026

Rental Removed

$5,000

$3/sq ft

Mar 6, 2026

Listed for Rent

$5,000

$3/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12566895

Mar 16, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$600,000

$370/sq ft

Feb 15, 2026

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Feb 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

$599,000

$369/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11632770

Oct 31, 2022

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$450,000

$277/sq ft

Sep 26, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Sep 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

$450,000

$277/sq ft

+13

This wonderful property represents the most affordable way for you to live in Lake Forest. There's a new furnace, newer windows and a load more updates, installed by the current owner, over the 5 years she's enjoyed calling this property home. But 689 E Illinois is so much more than that. Surrounded by much larger houses and directly opposite Lake Forest Athletic Fields, this picture perfect cottage in charming Lake Forest is close to the vibrant downtown and stunning beach. The open concept main level gives you a sociable, light and inviting living space. From the cosy living room in the front, through the modern and stylish kitchen, to the dining/family room overlooking the deck and back yard. With two bedrooms and a bathroom on the main level and two legal bedrooms in the basement plus an additional bathroom, laundry and bonus space, there is plenty of space for everyone. Take a look at floor plans to see what great space this home provides you for the price. During the warmer months you'll love relaxing on the deck, sipping a cool drink and enjoying the peace and quiet. Book an appointment to see it today.

Public Records

Mar 14, 2017

Sold

$375,000

$231/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08512817

Mar 19, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07350649

Apr 27, 2010

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$260,000

$160/sq ft

Apr 9, 2010

Contingent

—

Jan 29, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$259,900

$160/sq ft

Jan 21, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$272,500

$168/sq ft

Dec 28, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

$284,500

$175/sq ft

Dec 3, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

$299,500

$185/sq ft

Nov 23, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

$319,500

$197/sq ft

Oct 30, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

$334,500

$206/sq ft

Oct 6, 2009

Listed (New)

$349,500

$215/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06956711

Jun 17, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jul 16, 2007

Sold

$610,000

$376/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 29, 2004

Sold

$404,500

$249/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 21, 1999

Sold

$195,000

$120/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,291 (+0.5%)

$90,901 + $62,656

$153,557

2024

$8,250 (+3.7%)

$90,901 + $62,656

$153,557

2023

$7,954 (+14.9%)

$87,582 + $60,368

$147,950

2022

$6,923 (+2.9%)

$80,736 + $55,649

$136,385

2021

$6,728 (+2.3%)

$71,429 + $49,234

$120,663

2020

$6,579 (+5.3%)

$70,813 + $48,809

$119,622

2019

$6,249 (−4.7%)

$69,898 + $48,178

$118,076

2018

$6,556 (−1.4%)

$93,122 + $36,546

$129,668

2017

$6,647 (+4.2%)

$93,122 + $36,546

$129,668

2016

$6,379 (+6.7%)

$91,565 + $35,935

$127,500

2015

$5,980 (+50.0%)

$87,155 + $34,204

$121,359

2013

$3,987 (+1.6%)

$73,680 + $4,122

$77,802

2012

$3,923 (+2.1%)

$77,110 + $31,526

$108,636

2011

$3,844 (+6.2%)

$82,067 + $33,553

$115,620

2010

$3,618 (−41.7%)

$89,977 + $51,119

$141,096

2008

$6,202 (+11.0%)

$98,260 + $55,825

$154,085

2007

$5,588

$97,532 + $55,412

$152,944

Tax history for 689 E Illinois Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,291 (+0.5%)

$90,901 + $62,656

$153,557

2024

$8,250 (+3.7%)

$90,901 + $62,656

$153,557

2023

$7,954 (+14.9%)

$87,582 + $60,368

$147,950

2022

$6,923 (+2.9%)

$80,736 + $55,649

$136,385

2021

$6,728 (+2.3%)

$71,429 + $49,234

$120,663

2020

$6,579 (+5.3%)

$70,813 + $48,809

$119,622

2019

$6,249 (−4.7%)

$69,898 + $48,178

$118,076

2018

$6,556 (−1.4%)

$93,122 + $36,546

$129,668

2017

$6,647 (+4.2%)

$93,122 + $36,546

$129,668

2016

$6,379 (+6.7%)

$91,565 + $35,935

$127,500

2015

$5,980 (+50.0%)

$87,155 + $34,204

$121,359

2013

$3,987 (+1.6%)

$73,680 + $4,122

$77,802

2012

$3,923 (+2.1%)

$77,110 + $31,526

$108,636

2011

$3,844 (+6.2%)

$82,067 + $33,553

$115,620

2010

$3,618 (−41.7%)

$89,977 + $51,119

$141,096

2008

$6,202 (+11.0%)

$98,260 + $55,825

$154,085

2007

$5,588

$97,532 + $55,412

$152,944

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,349 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1953

Sq. Ft.

1,558

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-33-409-099

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

Oct 17, 2022 • Final

Mechanical

Remove and replace the air conditioning unit and furnace.

HVAC

Nov 25, 2020 • Final

Building

Remove and replace asphalt shingles on a residential building.

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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 2

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Island
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 6
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Finished, Full
Laundry Features: Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Open Floorplan
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Plans
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Brick
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,623

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Lower Sq Ft: 1623
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2004
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,623
Total Sq Ft: 1,623
Parcel Number: 12334090990000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 52.9X147X52.8X156.9
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,249.60
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Sheridan 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: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: East on Deerpath to Green Bay, North on Green Bay to Illinois. Turn left onto Illinois and proceed to property- on your right.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,558
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,349 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Lake County
APN: 12-33-409-099

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Other

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

Around this home

Schools

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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 97° 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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Sun exposure

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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$743,000 – $899,000

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Home values near 689 E Illinois Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
743 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 736 Sq. Ft.	$539,546
713 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$516,259

Address	Redfin Estimate
747 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2327 Sq. Ft.	$1,207,822
713 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1674 Sq. Ft.	$633,200

Address	Redfin Estimate
725 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4848 Sq. Ft.	$1,895,629
645 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2866 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,331

Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2026. This data may not match . Learn more.

Listing provided courtesy of: Baird & Warner

Listing agent: Marjorie Richter (8473661911)

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Wed Oct 07 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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