Google street view image for 840 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market aug 1984 for $32K

$1,027,815

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $229/mo

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2.5 ba

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3,610

sq ft

840 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

840 E Old Elm Rd is a 3,610 square foot house on a 0.45 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 01, 1984 for $32,500. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,027,815.

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,027,815

$995K since sold in August 1984$116K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$763,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,434 sq ft
2830 Lexington Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,300,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,221 sq ft
912 Morningside Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,175,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,485 sq ft
88 Holabird Cir, Highwood, IL 60040
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$925,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,456 sq ft
249 Wilshire Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,043,282
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,582 sq ft
828 Woodleigh Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

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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 840 E Old Elm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,818 (+2.8%)

$82,041 + $207,582

$289,623

2024

$15,387 (+6.7%)

$82,041 + $207,582

$289,623

2023

$14,426 (−1.5%)

$77,346 + $195,703

$273,049

2022

$14,651 (+5.6%)

$69,719 + $176,404

$246,123

2021

$13,879 (+2.9%)

$76,589 + $177,879

$254,468

2020

$13,493 (−0.9%)

$74,035 + $171,947

$245,982

2019

$13,612 (−4.7%)

$73,689 + $171,143

$244,832

2018

$14,287 (+2.3%)

$80,682 + $189,448

$270,130

2017

$13,971 (+4.2%)

$80,682 + $189,448

$270,130

2016

$13,413 (+2.4%)

$80,217 + $188,356

$268,573

2015

$13,104 (+13.8%)

$76,368 + $179,318

$255,686

2013

$11,510 (+6.8%)

$78,383 + $129,574

$207,957

2012

$10,777 (+7.7%)

$80,416 + $132,936

$213,352

2011

$10,004 (+8.4%)

$81,657 + $162,925

$244,582

2010

$9,232 (−26.4%)

$93,775 + $207,328

$301,103

2008

$12,537 (+10.3%)

$99,380 + $219,720

$319,100

2007

$11,367

$95,832 + $211,875

$307,707

Tax history for 840 E Old Elm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,818 (+2.8%)

$82,041 + $207,582

$289,623

2024

$15,387 (+6.7%)

$82,041 + $207,582

$289,623

2023

$14,426 (−1.5%)

$77,346 + $195,703

$273,049

2022

$14,651 (+5.6%)

$69,719 + $176,404

$246,123

2021

$13,879 (+2.9%)

$76,589 + $177,879

$254,468

2020

$13,493 (−0.9%)

$74,035 + $171,947

$245,982

2019

$13,612 (−4.7%)

$73,689 + $171,143

$244,832

2018

$14,287 (+2.3%)

$80,682 + $189,448

$270,130

2017

$13,971 (+4.2%)

$80,682 + $189,448

$270,130

2016

$13,413 (+2.4%)

$80,217 + $188,356

$268,573

2015

$13,104 (+13.8%)

$76,368 + $179,318

$255,686

2013

$11,510 (+6.8%)

$78,383 + $129,574

$207,957

2012

$10,777 (+7.7%)

$80,416 + $132,936

$213,352

2011

$10,004 (+8.4%)

$81,657 + $162,925

$244,582

2010

$9,232 (−26.4%)

$93,775 + $207,328

$301,103

2008

$12,537 (+10.3%)

$99,380 + $219,720

$319,100

2007

$11,367

$95,832 + $211,875

$307,707

*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: 1,363
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: SUNSET HILLS ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 3,610
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,429
Building Sq. Ft: 4,684
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SUNSET HILLS ESTATES LOT 18 BLOCK 7

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 529
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,585
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 7
Municipality Name: MORAINE TWP
Acres: 0.4496
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: MORAINE TOWNSHIP

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,610
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Lake County
APN: 16-10-105-017

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.8mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

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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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

$977,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 840 E Old Elm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
602 Old Elm Road, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1492 Sq. Ft.	$648,632
890 E Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2169 Sq. Ft.	$806,278

Address	Redfin Estimate
612 Old Elm Road, Highland Park, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3346 Sq. Ft.	$851,278
624 Old Elm Road, Highland Park, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$538,423

Address	Redfin Estimate
910 E Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2134 Sq. Ft.	$801,394
638 Old Elm Road, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2121 Sq. Ft.	$563,141

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