Google street view image for 786 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market aug 1994 for $562K

$1,279,542

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,945/mo

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2.5 ba

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3,967

sq ft

786 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

786 Cherokee Rd is a 3,967 square foot house on a 0.68 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 17, 1994 for $562,500. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,279,542.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.68 acresLot Size

$323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,279,542

$717K since sold in August 1994$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,535,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,200 sq ft
1035 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,300,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,221 sq ft
912 Morningside Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$850,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,391 sq ft
476 Briar Ln, 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

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$1,218,543

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$5,306/mo

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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

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 786 Cherokee Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,423 (+1.4%)

$132,380 + $195,970

$328,350

2024

$18,169 (+11.4%)

$132,380 + $195,970

$328,350

2023

$16,310 (+2.5%)

$126,269 + $186,923

$313,192

2022

$15,915 (+5.9%)

$108,196 + $160,169

$268,365

2021

$15,035 (+2.6%)

$116,492 + $154,277

$270,769

2020

$14,653 (+3.5%)

$112,314 + $148,744

$261,058

2019

$14,163 (−6.9%)

$112,359 + $148,804

$261,163

2018

$15,220 (+2.0%)

$119,092 + $175,250

$294,342

2017

$14,921 (+3.2%)

$119,092 + $175,250

$294,342

2016

$14,461 (+1.4%)

$118,712 + $174,691

$293,403

2015

$14,261 (−0.3%)

$114,223 + $168,085

$282,308

2013

$14,305 (+3.5%)

$108,089 + $161,126

$269,215

2012

$13,819 (+4.2%)

$109,545 + $163,298

$272,843

2011

$13,262 (+13.7%)

$114,948 + $171,351

$286,299

2010

$11,663 (−6.2%)

$126,229 + $173,822

$300,051

2008

$12,439 (+6.8%)

$133,746 + $184,173

$317,919

2007

$11,644

$133,111 + $183,298

$316,409

Tax history for 786 Cherokee Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,423 (+1.4%)

$132,380 + $195,970

$328,350

2024

$18,169 (+11.4%)

$132,380 + $195,970

$328,350

2023

$16,310 (+2.5%)

$126,269 + $186,923

$313,192

2022

$15,915 (+5.9%)

$108,196 + $160,169

$268,365

2021

$15,035 (+2.6%)

$116,492 + $154,277

$270,769

2020

$14,653 (+3.5%)

$112,314 + $148,744

$261,058

2019

$14,163 (−6.9%)

$112,359 + $148,804

$261,163

2018

$15,220 (+2.0%)

$119,092 + $175,250

$294,342

2017

$14,921 (+3.2%)

$119,092 + $175,250

$294,342

2016

$14,461 (+1.4%)

$118,712 + $174,691

$293,403

2015

$14,261 (−0.3%)

$114,223 + $168,085

$282,308

2013

$14,305 (+3.5%)

$108,089 + $161,126

$269,215

2012

$13,819 (+4.2%)

$109,545 + $163,298

$272,843

2011

$13,262 (+13.7%)

$114,948 + $171,351

$286,299

2010

$11,663 (−6.2%)

$126,229 + $173,822

$300,051

2008

$12,439 (+6.8%)

$133,746 + $184,173

$317,919

2007

$11,644

$133,111 + $183,298

$316,409

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,400
Basement Finish: Finished

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

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WHISPERING OAKS 06
Living Sq. Ft: 3,967
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,867
Building Sq. Ft: 5,633
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 6 LOT 31

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 966
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 29,755
Legal Lot Number: 31
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.6831
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,967
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-202-011

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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

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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

$1.22M – $1.47M

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Home values near 786 Cherokee Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
824 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$733,662
794 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3135 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,365

Address	Redfin Estimate
818 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3785 Sq. Ft.	$1,478,535
596 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2787 Sq. Ft.	$884,953

Address	Redfin Estimate
813 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3170 Sq. Ft.	$1,391,009
588 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2747 Sq. Ft.	$847,658

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