Now is the time to move into this beautifully updated Stanley Anderson home in the heart of East Lake Forest. 3700 sq.ft. on .39 acres, Renovated & Expanded by Goebler in 2011 to include Master Bath addition, 2nd floor laundry family room/ kitchen expansion and attaching garage and mudroom. 9 ft ceilings on 1st floor, 4 fireplaces. 4 bed 3 baths on 2nd floor- basement bedroom/exercise room with full bath, wine cellar. 2017 conversion of screened porch to Library. 2018 Patio expansion & firepit. New cedar roof 2024. Many extras, sprinkler system, dog run, windows, hardwood floors, you won't want to miss it!
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Market insights
865 Church Rd · $2,895,000
SALE-TO-LIST
101.7%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,895,000
Median sale price in this area is $518,622. (82% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
12% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
11 total rooms
Finished full basement
4 fireplaces located in the family room, living room and other areas
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on the second level
Bedroom 2 on the second level
Bedroom 3 on the second level
Bedroom 4 on the second level
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Basement includes a bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level with island, table-space eating area, and pantry/butler and closet pantry
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on the second level (12 x 5)
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in library, dining room, family room, kitchen and living room
Carpet in master bedroom and other bedrooms
Carpet in basement recreation room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Landscaped lot
Neighborhood with curbs, sidewalks and street lights
Home design
Detached single-family home
2 stories
Fee simple ownership
Located in a historic district; commuter train and school bus service available
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces and garage door opener
Asphalt driveway
Construction
Brick and cedar construction
Shake roof
Originally built 91–100 years ago (built before 1978)
Rehab completed in 2011
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Other
Living area source: Assessor
Property not currently leased
Electricity and solar
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Now is the time to move into this beautifully updated Stanley Anderson home in a prime East Lake Forest location. 3700 sq. ft. on . 39 acres, 11 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, panelled library, screened porch fully finished lower level with 5th bedroom & bath done by Traditional Concepts. Craig Bergman designed gardens. Buyer pays $4/$1000 Transfer Tax.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06429390
Aug 1, 2008
Listing Removed
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Mar 5, 2007
Listed
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Public Records
Jul 29, 1998
Sold
$1,126,000
$304/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,720 (+0.3%)
$162,650 + $446,497
$609,147
2024
$34,619 (+8.4%)
$162,650 + $446,497
$609,147
2023
$31,925 (+11.2%)
$156,711 + $430,193
$586,904
2022
$28,721 (+2.9%)
$137,582 + $377,680
$515,262
2021
$27,901 (+2.3%)
$128,611 + $353,054
$481,665
2020
$27,277 (+5.3%)
$127,502 + $350,009
$477,511
2019
$25,914 (+19.0%)
$125,854 + $345,484
$471,338
2018
$21,777 (+3.4%)
$169,005 + $248,150
$417,155
2017
$21,055 (+4.3%)
$169,005 + $248,150
$417,155
2016
$20,191 (+5.5%)
$166,180 + $243,657
$409,837
2015
$19,139 (+10.6%)
$158,176 + $231,922
$390,098
2013
$17,303 (+1.9%)
$133,720 + $198,861
$332,581
2012
$16,980 (+2.5%)
$139,946 + $208,120
$348,066
2011
$16,569 (−5.5%)
$148,942 + $205,274
$354,216
2010
$17,540 (−0.6%)
$156,122 + $249,243
$405,365
2008
$17,645 (+7.5%)
$170,495 + $272,188
$442,683
2007
$16,408
$169,233 + $270,173
$439,406
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1941
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,908
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,908
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
12-28-406-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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 97° 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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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 865 Church Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,125,000 and $2,100,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $2.1M.