Off market jan 2019 for $645K

$1,665,407

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,359/mo

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5,008

sq ft

861 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Fabulous home situated on over an acre in a tranquil neighborhood nestled in the middle of everything! The light filled home boasts over 4400sf of above ground living space and flexible floorplan that flows. Enter into an inviting foyer which leads to a gracious living room w/ fireplace. The family room has a wet bar and fireplace which opens to a sunny great room w/ vaulted ceilings. The kitchen w/ peninsula plus eating area enters to a separate dining room. The first floor has a large bedroom suite: possible master bedroom, in-law or guest suite. A cozy den/office w/ built-ins complete the floor. Upstairs welcomes with a bonus room. The sizable master suite has a sitting area plus generous walk-in closet. The additional 3 bedrooms are well sized w/ tons of closets. The professionally landscaped yard offers wide open areas for play as well as lush gardens for relaxing or entertaining. Welcome home to this solid brick home in a central LF local: close to town, schools and easy commuting!

Single-familyProperty Type

2019Year Built

1.08 acresLot Size

$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

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

Bought with Dale Houston • RE/MAX Suburban

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10027548

$1,751,978

Updated Jun 2, 2026

Based on recent home sales selected by the homeowner.

SOLD MAY 4, 2026
207 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,650,000 Last sold price
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,032 sq ft
207 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD FEB 4, 2026
1090 Evergreen Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,400,000 Last sold price
B
5 beds5.5 baths5,477 sq ft
1090 Evergreen Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
620 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,785,000 Last sold price
C
5 beds5 baths4,152 sq ft
620 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 24, 2026
550 King Muir Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,521,500 Last sold price
D
3 beds3.5 baths4,052 sq ft
550 King Muir Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 21, 2025
611 Oak Knoll Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,950,000 Last sold price
E
5 beds5 baths4,290 sq ft
611 Oak Knoll Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Redfin Estimate

$1,665,407

$1.0M since sold in January 2019$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 24.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,600,000
A
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150 N Suffolk Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths4,192 sq ft
125 N Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,650,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,379 sq ft
1086 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,220,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,702 sq ft
1045 Oak Grove Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$845,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,693 sq ft
21 N Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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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%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 861 Mellody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,944 (+25.8%)

$155,825 + $169,609

$325,434

2023

$13,464 (+4.2%)

$139,014 + $151,311

$290,325

2022

$12,917 (+2.9%)

$116,497 + $126,803

$243,300

2021

$12,556 (+2.3%)

$115,435 + $125,647

$241,082

2020

$12,277 (+5.1%)

$114,439 + $103,354

$217,793

2019

$11,678 (−37.4%)

$112,960 + $220,185

$333,145

2018

$18,665 (+3.3%)

$154,855 + $202,953

$357,808

2017

$18,062 (+4.3%)

$154,855 + $202,953

$357,808

2016

$17,320 (+1.2%)

$152,266 + $199,560

$351,826

2015

$17,117 (+4.3%)

$144,932 + $189,949

$334,881

2013

$16,413 (+2.0%)

$122,523 + $178,901

$301,424

2012

$16,094 (+2.5%)

$128,228 + $187,231

$315,459

2011

$15,706 (−4.6%)

$136,471 + $199,267

$335,738

2010

$16,458 (−0.2%)

$167,495 + $213,219

$380,714

2008

$16,493 (+7.1%)

$182,915 + $232,848

$415,763

2007

$15,398

$181,561 + $231,124

$412,685

Tax history for 861 Mellody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,944 (+25.8%)

$155,825 + $169,609

$325,434

2023

$13,464 (+4.2%)

$139,014 + $151,311

$290,325

2022

$12,917 (+2.9%)

$116,497 + $126,803

$243,300

2021

$12,556 (+2.3%)

$115,435 + $125,647

$241,082

2020

$12,277 (+5.1%)

$114,439 + $103,354

$217,793

2019

$11,678 (−37.4%)

$112,960 + $220,185

$333,145

2018

$18,665 (+3.3%)

$154,855 + $202,953

$357,808

2017

$18,062 (+4.3%)

$154,855 + $202,953

$357,808

2016

$17,320 (+1.2%)

$152,266 + $199,560

$351,826

2015

$17,117 (+4.3%)

$144,932 + $189,949

$334,881

2013

$16,413 (+2.0%)

$122,523 + $178,901

$301,424

2012

$16,094 (+2.5%)

$128,228 + $187,231

$315,459

2011

$15,706 (−4.6%)

$136,471 + $199,267

$335,738

2010

$16,458 (−0.2%)

$167,495 + $213,219

$380,714

2008

$16,493 (+7.1%)

$182,915 + $232,848

$415,763

2007

$15,398

$181,561 + $231,124

$412,685

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

47,214

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

5,008

Year built

2019

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-31-407-005

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 22, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X19
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 10X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Handicap Shower, Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 16X22
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 14X23
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 13X15
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 15X23
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 10X12
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Office, Great Room, Loft, Bonus Room, Foyer
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 14X21
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #2 Information
Office
Size: 12X16
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Great Room
Size: 18X24
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Loft
Size: 7X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 16X20
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Foyer
Size: 8X19
On Main Level

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
Humidifier, Cable TV, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Family Room, In Living Room
Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Age: 31-40 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Patio, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 125.11X328.76X153X70X47.64X314.34
1.0-1.99 Acres
Professionally Landscaped

Property Information
# of Rooms: 13
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: Unfinished basement 1691sf
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 4442
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 12314070050000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $18,062.05
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public)
200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High: Deer Path Middle School
Junior High District: 67
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Subdivision: Deerpath Farm
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Deerpath East of Waukegan Rd to King Muir. South on King Muir to Mellody. East on Mellody to #.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,008
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-407-005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 22, 2021

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

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Schools

Everett Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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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Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Estimated sale price

$1.58M – $1.92M

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Home values near 861 Mellody Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
875 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$1,964,583
850 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5018 Sq. Ft.	$1,587,953

Address	Redfin Estimate
841 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5129 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,528
860 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3142 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,965

Address	Redfin Estimate
955 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3697 Sq. Ft.	$1,317,864
880 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3818 Sq. Ft.	$1,622,893

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