86 W Old Elm Rd is a 2,140 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 24, 1993 for $290,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $720,133.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$720,133
$430K since sold in August 1993$4,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 18.8% lower than the average sale price ($887K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
May 16, 2025 • Final
Building
Remodel
Jul 22, 2022 • Final
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Grading
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,151
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: LAKE FOREST HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,140
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,151
Building Sq. Ft: 3,753
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LAKE FOREST HEIGHTS LOT 11 BLOCK 16
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,626
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 16
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.2669
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,140
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-218-006
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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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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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$685,000 – $829,000
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