OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2018 for $500K

$1,085,945

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,332/mo

•

3,193

sq ft

771 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

TREMENDOUS PRICE REDUCTION! NOW AN INCREDIBLE VALUE for this expanded Colonial in the heart of Whispering Oaks. This beloved 3200 SF home has been beautifully maintained and expanded by the current owners including a generously sized family and breakfast room addition. Additional special features include a separate den, two fireplaces, as well as hardwood floors throughout much of home, including under carpet in the bedrooms. Situated on a beautiful half acre lot within walking distance to Cherokee School. Quick close possible.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Katherine Hudson • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Listed by Christopher Yore

Bought with Beata Velyvyte • RE/MAX of Naperville

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09747126

Redfin Estimate

$1,085,945

$586K since sold in December 2018$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,215,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,936 sq ft
777 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,535,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,200 sq ft
1035 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,300,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,221 sq ft
912 Morningside Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,355,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,352 sq ft
322 Greenwood Ave, 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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Sale history for 771 Cherokee Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09747126

Dec 19, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$500,000

$157/sq ft

Nov 26, 2018

Contingent

—

Nov 2, 2018

Price Changed

$539,000

$169/sq ft

Sep 7, 2018

Price Changed

$585,000

$183/sq ft

Aug 3, 2018

Price Changed

$610,000

$191/sq ft

Aug 1, 2018

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Jun 4, 2018

Contingent

—

May 21, 2018

Price Changed

$620,000

$194/sq ft

Apr 16, 2018

Price Changed

$649,000

$203/sq ft

Mar 14, 2018

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Feb 18, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Oct 20, 2017

Price Changed

$699,000

$219/sq ft

Oct 20, 2017

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Oct 9, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Sep 20, 2017

Price Changed

$749,000

$235/sq ft

Sep 11, 2017

Listed (New)

$824,000

$258/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,589 (+3.4%)

$115,445 + $198,469

$313,914

2024

$17,008 (+11.4%)

$115,445 + $198,469

$313,914

2023

$15,263 (+7.3%)

$110,115 + $183,645

$293,760

2022

$14,229 (+5.8%)

$94,355 + $157,360

$251,715

2021

$13,449 (+2.7%)

$99,353 + $143,412

$242,765

2020

$13,100 (+3.5%)

$95,790 + $138,268

$234,058

2019

$12,662 (+30.3%)

$95,829 + $138,324

$234,153

2018

$9,716 (−24.2%)

$101,572 + $157,115

$258,687

2017

$12,814 (+3.3%)

$101,572 + $157,115

$258,687

2016

$12,408 (+1.6%)

$101,248 + $156,614

$257,862

2015

$12,217 (−1.2%)

$97,419 + $150,692

$248,111

2013

$12,362 (+3.0%)

$92,188 + $146,354

$238,542

2012

$12,004 (+4.1%)

$93,430 + $148,326

$241,756

2011

$11,534 (+3.0%)

$98,038 + $155,641

$253,679

2010

$11,195 (+3.1%)

$108,629 + $157,885

$266,514

2008

$10,863 (+6.6%)

$115,098 + $167,287

$282,385

2007

$10,190

$114,551 + $166,493

$281,044

Tax history for 771 Cherokee Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,589 (+3.4%)

$115,445 + $198,469

$313,914

2024

$17,008 (+11.4%)

$115,445 + $198,469

$313,914

2023

$15,263 (+7.3%)

$110,115 + $183,645

$293,760

2022

$14,229 (+5.8%)

$94,355 + $157,360

$251,715

2021

$13,449 (+2.7%)

$99,353 + $143,412

$242,765

2020

$13,100 (+3.5%)

$95,790 + $138,268

$234,058

2019

$12,662 (+30.3%)

$95,829 + $138,324

$234,153

2018

$9,716 (−24.2%)

$101,572 + $157,115

$258,687

2017

$12,814 (+3.3%)

$101,572 + $157,115

$258,687

2016

$12,408 (+1.6%)

$101,248 + $156,614

$257,862

2015

$12,217 (−1.2%)

$97,419 + $150,692

$248,111

2013

$12,362 (+3.0%)

$92,188 + $146,354

$238,542

2012

$12,004 (+4.1%)

$93,430 + $148,326

$241,756

2011

$11,534 (+3.0%)

$98,038 + $155,641

$253,679

2010

$11,195 (+3.1%)

$108,629 + $157,885

$266,514

2008

$10,863 (+6.6%)

$115,098 + $167,287

$282,385

2007

$10,190

$114,551 + $166,493

$281,044

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

105 ft.

Lot depth

208 ft.

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

1981

Sq. Ft.

3,193

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-04-409-019

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

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)

Interior

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

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Den
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 22

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 13

Additional Rooms Information
Breakfast Room, Den
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 10

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 16044090190000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 88 X 222 X 119 X 197
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,814.26
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Location

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 Road to Cherokee. East to house.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,193
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Lake County
APN: 16-04-409-019

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

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

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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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

$1.03M – $1.25M

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Home values near 771 Cherokee Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
818 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3785 Sq. Ft.	$1,496,801
786 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3967 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,503
780 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2595 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,409
555 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2701 Sq. Ft.	$997,454
783 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3118 Sq. Ft.	$1,352,704
737 Timber Ln, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3571 Sq. Ft.	$1,128,852
736 Beverly Pl, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$903,700

Address	Redfin Estimate
813 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3170 Sq. Ft.	$1,391,678
596 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2787 Sq. Ft.	$877,521
581 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2713 Sq. Ft.	$1,007,765
805 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2936 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,352
777 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2936 Sq. Ft.	$1,177,637
809 Timber Ln, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,531
575 Glenwood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2176 Sq. Ft.	$930,744

Address	Redfin Estimate
794 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3135 Sq. Ft.	$1,300,564
588 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2747 Sq. Ft.	$841,276
575 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$1,073,755
793 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$982,511
644 Glenwood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2549 Sq. Ft.	$984,072
752 Beverly Pl, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$792,708
602 Glenwood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3132 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,344

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